Congratulations Jodie Whittaker, our 13th Doctor. Here’s the video of the announcement. As a Brit, Doctor Who is part of my cultural DNA, and the casting of a new Doctor is a national event. I am so, so excited about this. I was so happy when I saw the hand taking the TARDIS key and knew we had a woman! First, I’m just really happy it’s not Kris Marshall. No disrespect to Kris – I’m sure he’s a very fine and talented comedic actor, but I don’t think he was at all the right person to fill Capaldi’s shoes. Now I’m even more excited for the Christmas special with the First Doctor. Regeneration is bound to be a major theme given that both Doctors are within hours of their respective regenerations. As an older gentleman product of the Sixties, the First Doctor is very patriarchal. I really hope we get to see his horror at the prospect of turning into a woman! I’m not familiar with Jodie Whittaker’s work personally, but I understand she’s handled some really tough storylines on Broadchurch so I’m satisfied. I don’t think Who has ever miscast the Doctor. Even poor Colin Baker only played the…