Has Doctor Who become too ‘politically correct’?

Stars reject accusation and say storylines ‘create conversation’ about broader issues

Jodie Whittaker, Dr Who, BBC
Jodie Whittaker stars in a Doctor Who special on New Year’s Day 
(Image credit: BBC)

The stars of flagship BBC drama Doctor Who have rejected claims that the programme has become too politically correct.

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