It's Doctor Who, not Doctor Woke!
Nation First celebrates 60 years of Doctor Who but notes a warning for its future.
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Today marks the 60th anniversary of the beloved television show ‘Doctor Who’, which has become a cultural phenomenon since its debut in 1963.
The introduction of the Daleks early on in the show’s history played a pivotal role in its success and longevity, captivating audiences and leaving a lasting impact.
Over the years, various actors have portrayed the iconic character of the Doctor, each bringing their own unique flair to the role and contributing to the rich tapestry of the series.
However, the recent direction of the show towards a more woke narrative and the casting of a female Doctor have resulted in a drop in ratings and raised concerns among fans.
Despite these changes, ‘Doctor Who’ has often been a champion of liberty and conservative causes throughout its history, challenging government control, promoting individual freedom, and questioning the narrative.
Today marks the 60th anniversary of my favourite television show, ‘Doctor Who’.
It’s impossible not to marvel at the remarkable journey this British science fiction television show has embarked upon since its inception.
The very first episode, ‘An Unearthly Child’, aired on a day etched in global memory — 23 November 1963 — the same day as the assassination of United States President John F. Kennedy.
The show’s premiere was obviously overshadowed by this historic event, necessitating a re-run to ensure it received the attention it deserved.
Little did anyone know, this was the beginning of a cultural phenomenon.
The howling theme tune (think ‘diddly dum, da diddly dum, da diddly dum, wooohoooooo’) which still heralds the show’s introduction to this very day, was (and still is) iconic in and of itself.
One of the early defining moments of ‘Doctor Who’ was the introduction of the Daleks, a masterstroke that almost single-handedly guaranteed the show’s success and longevity.
Children across Britain either hid behind their sofas, terrified of the metallic pepperpot creatures, or they turned up to school the next day chasing their friends across the playground and yelling out ‘Ex-ter-min-ate!’
From then on, the show has been a staple of family-friendly science fiction, captivating audiences with its blend of adventure, mystery, and a dash of historical intrigue.
Over the years, the mantle of the Doctor has been passed through many hands, each actor bringing his own unique flair to this iconic character.
We’ve seen the likes of William Hartnell (whose incarnation of the Doctor has been reprised by both Richard Hurdnall and David Bradley), Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker, Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy, Paul McGann, Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant (twice), Matt Smith, John Hurt, and Peter Capaldi.
Believe it or not, but non-canonical versions of ‘Doctor Who’ (including two feature films, two satirical television episodes and radio plays) have seen Peter Cushing play the Doctor, along with Hugh Grant, Richard E. Grant, Rowan Atkinson, and Derek Jacobi.
Each actor has left an indelible mark on the series, contributing to its rich tapestry.
However, it’s impossible to discuss ‘Doctor Who’ without acknowledging the show’s recent woke direction.
With the introduction of Jodie Whitaker as the Doctor, the series has taken a significant turn for the worse.
For a character that was clearly male, the casting of a woman as the Doctor was a marked departure from tradition.
Adding fuel to the fire, recent story-lines have had a preachy, woke tone.
While change and evolution are part of any long-standing series, it’s crucial to consider the impact of these changes on the core essence of the show.
The resultant effect has been a marked drop in ratings for the show.
Next year, the show will get a new lead actor once again, with black, gay actor Ncuti Gatwa set to take on the role of the Doctor.
Personally, I couldn’t care less about the sexual orientation of an actor.
But given we’ve had to put up with a woman as the Doctor, I hope they’re now not planning to make our time-travelling hero come out of the closet as a gay man!
If the showrunners continue to drive ‘Doctor Who’ in woke-ward direction, it will be a sad rupture from the show’s past.
Reflecting on its legacy, ‘Doctor Who’ has often championed libertarian and conservative causes.
This may surprise many of the lefty fans of the show, but this libertarian, conservative bent is evidenced in numerous episodes.
For instance, in classic ‘Doctor Who’, the story ‘The Sunmakers’ brilliantly critiqued taxation, and government bureaucracy.
‘The Green Death’ and ‘The Seeds of Doom’ offered a nuanced look at the pitfalls of radical environmentalism.
Stories like ‘The Mark of the Rani’ and ‘The Happiness Patrol’ highlighted the importance of individual freedom and autonomy.
‘The Curse of Fenric’ explored the perils of collectivism.
In the new era of ‘Doctor Who’, the story ‘Kill the Moon’ delved into the complex issue of abortion, emphasising both personal responsibility and the sanctity of life.
The two-part story with the episodes titled ‘The Rebel Flesh’ and ‘The Almost People’ also raised ethical questions about cloning and the value of human life.
The mainstream media’s penchant for manipulation, propaganda, and indoctrination were all critiqued in the story ‘The Long Game’.
And the stories ‘The Doctor's Wife’ and ‘The Zygon Invasion’/‘The Zygon Inversion’ both focused on themes of personal property, individual autonomy, and identity.
These episodes, and many others, have demonstrated the commitment of ‘Doctor Who’ to challenging excessive government control, promoting individual freedom, and questioning the narrative.
It’s this legacy that has endeared ‘Doctor Who’ to generations of viewers.
But as we celebrate six decades of this incredible show, I remain wary of its current and future direction.
Nonetheless, I hope that the woke direction of the Whitaker era is a passing thing and that the traditional essence of ‘Doctor Who’, which has captivated family audiences for so long, continues to thrive and inspire in the years to come.
Until next time, God bless you, your family and nation.
Take care,
George Christensen
George Christensen is a former Australian politician, a Christian, freedom lover, conservative, blogger, podcaster, journalist and theologian. He has been feted by the Epoch Times as a “champion of human rights” and his writings have been praised by Infowars’ Alex Jones as “excellent and informative”.
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We watched it until Matt Smith left but it was already halfway down the gurgler. My husband was a great fan. As a child I hid behind the couch.
We found the plot lines seemed to get worse and worse and then a woman doctor!! A bridge too far. Modern producers are unable to properly reinterpret these popular shows from the past.
They put black people, women and LG people in where it is historically incorrect.
You must be a great fan, George to know all those plot lines.
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