Doctor Who's Davros reinvention is crucial for disabled fans
Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies changed Davros' look in a Children in Need scene - here's why it's important.
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Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies changed Davros' look in a Children in Need scene - here's why it's important.
and the Doctor, who was played by Christopher Eccleston at the time. This was groundbreaking at the time, and since then, the show has continued to increase its representation and visibility of minorities. But as is so often the case in TV and film, disability is lagging behind. So many people can now look at the show and see themselves represented, but we can't quite say that's true for disabled people yet. BBC The recent casting of John Bishop has pushed this issue to the forefront once again. While John will likely do a fantastic job, it's disappointing to see another white, non-disabled...