Doctor Who: northern accents baffle American viewers

Huddersfield heroine Jodie Whittaker and Sheffield setting have some Who fans reaching for the subtitles

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Jodie Whittaker’s debut as Doctor Who’s first female Time Lord has received the thumbs-up from critics and viewers, with her spirited performance singled out as a particular highlight of the new series.

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