Fans are loving Jodie Whittaker's new Doctor Who costume

Shades of Mork and Mindy and a fresh new style – what's not to love about the Thirteenth Doctor's new look?

Doctor Who Jodie Whittaker Thirteen Costume

Published: Thursday, 9 November 2017 at 3:03 pm

Fans have finally had their first look at Jodie Whittaker's Thirteenth Doctor in her official Doctor Who costume.

Ad

Doctor Who fans have been flocking to Twitter and Facebook to share their thoughts on the Doctor's n-Who look.

"I kind of like the costume," Lucy Preece writes on Facebook. "I am also glad it is not too feminine but at the same time not too masculine."

https://www.facebook.com/radiotimes/posts/10155556596896075

Stephanie Schkicker says she thinks the costume is "almost as weird" as the Sixth Doctor's ensemble. "I wonder what it say about her personality? Maybe that she remembers how much she used to love suspenders during her 11th incarnation."

But if there's one thing everyone seems to be mentioning it's just how much the costume reminds them of the clothing worn by another TV space traveller.

Want to see this content?

This page contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as Twitter may use cookies and other technologies. To view this content, choose 'Accept and continue' to allow Twitter and its required purposes.

Accept and continue

Yes, everyone seems to be reminded of Robin Williams' classic TV alien, Mork, who travelled to 1970s earth from the planet Ork to study human behaviour.

Want to see this content?

This page contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as Twitter may use cookies and other technologies. To view this content, choose 'Accept and continue' to allow Twitter and its required purposes.

Accept and continue

1970s sitcom similarities aside, the response to Whittaker's costume does seem overwhelmingly positive so far, with fans praising the costume designer for creating a fresh new look with nods to the show's legacy.

Want to see this content?

This page contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as Twitter may use cookies and other technologies. To view this content, choose 'Accept and continue' to allow Twitter and its required purposes.

Accept and continue

And if nothing else, the big reveal has really made fans excited for the adventures in space and time to come.

Want to see this content?

This page contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as Twitter may use cookies and other technologies. To view this content, choose 'Accept and continue' to allow Twitter and its required purposes.

Accept and continue

Ad

Doctor Who returns to BBC1 on Christmas Day

Authors

Sarah Doran

Ad

Ad

Subscribe for £1 per week

Too much to watch this autumn? Let Radio Times magazine and app do the choosing, with expert picks across TV, streaming and film.

Subscribe now

Loading...

Ad

Loading...