Doctor Who Star Defends Show Amid Backlash Over ‘Woke Storylines’ and Trigger Warnings


Doctor Who Star Defends Show Amid Backlash Over ‘Woke Storylines’ and Trigger Warnings

Defending the Show

Actor Percelle Ascott, known for his role in Doctor Who's The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos, has spoken out in defense of the show amidst backlash over 'woke storylines' and trigger warnings.

Abysmal Ratings and Outraged Fans

The recent series of Doctor Who faced abysmal ratings, with fans expressing outrage over what they perceived as forced 'wokery' in the storylines.

Trigger Warnings and Discriminatory Aliens

The Doctor Who spin-off The Savages came under scrutiny for receiving trigger warnings from The British Board of Film Classification due to "verbal references to discrimination and the discriminatory nature of an alien society."

Staunch Defense and Proud Support

Percelle Ascott staunchly defended the show, emphasizing that despite some negative feedback, there are many viewers who love and support the series, citing consistent performance and positive comments.


Doctor Who Star Defends Show Amid Backlash Over ‘Woke Storylines’ and Trigger Warnings

Matt Smith's View on Trigger Warnings

Former Doctor Who actor Matt Smith criticized the use of trigger warnings, expressing concern that it may sanitize and strip the danger and excitement out of art and entertainment.

Continued Success and Impressive Career

Since his time on Doctor Who, Percelle Ascott has continued to thrive in the world of sci-fi and acting, with notable roles in various series and projects, including Netflix's The Innocents and Rapman's web trilogy Shiro's Story.

Living the Dream

Percelle reminisced about his journey in the industry, from his early days on Wizards Vs Aliens to his eventual appearance on Doctor Who, highlighting his passion for acting and the excitement of working alongside iconic figures in the sci-fi realm.


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