As Doctor Who series 11 adds a trio of soap opera stars to its cast.
And it makes sense…
What do Mandip Gill, Tosin Cole and Bradley Walsh have in common?
Even 12 years since the show was revived by a formerCoronation Streetwriter, that still makes some fans nervous.
Its also more relevant to the experience of working onDoctor Whothan you might necessarily expect.
For starters, the production schedule is relevant.
Serial drama is much a proving ground in actually working in television productions as it is for acting.
The notion thatDoctor Whois different as a genre show doesnt wash either.
Its not all these particular alumni have done either.
Many of her peers have similar origins.
The only reasonable argument against this sort of casting that weve heard is that it sometimes jars continuity-wise.
*Now theres a future DoG feature idea for you…
