According to a new joint interview with writers Steven Moffat and Russell T Davies, thinking of the Doctor as segmented incarnations isn't really how they approach writing the character at all. In fact, instead of the great differences between incarnations, (that fans love) to debate, Moffat and Davies seem to indicate that they never aim to write the Doctor particularly differently and that thinking of the character as a constant is the paradoxical secret to making each version feel authentic.
Nicola Coughlan expressed her childhood aspiration of being one of the Gay Icons, revealing, "When I was a little girl, I wanted to be one of the Gay Icons. Bette Midler as CC Bloom? God, that's so me!" Her understanding of iconic roles led her to seek characters with depth, saying, "I never sought to be the ingénue, purely because they never seemed to get the best lines or looked as if they were having the most fun."
When Jon Pertwee reincarnated into Tom Baker in 1974, the Fourth Doctor transformed into a "romantic adventurer" with a floppy felt hat and a 12-foot-long multicolored scarf.
David Tennant's return as BAFTAs host in 2025 solidifies his status as a beloved figure in entertainment, following a successful 2024 hosting with high viewer ratings.
