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Russell T. Davies Has “No Time” For Critics Of ‘Doctor Who’s “Wokeness”


Russell T. Davies is too busy navigating the rules of space and time to humor critics of 'Doctor Who's diversity and inclusion.

Varada Sethu and Ncuti Gatwa in 'Doctor Who'BBC Studios Russell T. Davies is too busy navigating the rules of space and time to humor critics of his show’s diversity and inclusion. The Doctor Who showrunner, who previously revived the series in 2005, recently addressed criticism of the BBC and Disney+ reboot’s “diversity and wokeness,” after stars Ncuti Gatwa and Varada Sethu defended the show. And there are online warriors accusing us of diversity and wokeness and of involving messages and issues,” said Davies on BBC Radio 2.

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