Jodie Whittaker: Ncuti Gatwa will take Doctor Who to new audiences

Jodie Whittaker has spoken about her Doctor Who successor Ncuti Gatwa (Matt Crossick/PA)

Jodie Whittaker has said Ncuti Gatwa will be “magical” on Doctor Who and will reach audiences that she has not been able to.

The 40-year-old British actress has played the 13th incarnation of The Doctor since 2017, after she took over the role from Peter Capaldi.