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Added section on the politics of Doctor Who
==[[David Tennant]] (2006-)==
==[[David Tennant]] (2006-)==
The current actor playing the Doctor was also well-known beforehand ([[Casanova]], [[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]). His portrayal is more humorous and vivacious than Eccleston's.
The current actor playing the Doctor was also well-known beforehand ([[Casanova]], [[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]). His portrayal is more humorous and vivacious than Eccleston's.
==Political implications==
In a recent episode, the Daleks - Doctor Who's most dangerous enemy, a race of creatures who are physically shriveled and weak but contained within an armored tank-like body - take over Manhattan. The ruthlessly exploit workers engaged in construction and repair on the Empire State Building. This was reported in the British newspaper [[The Independent]] as a metaphor for the rampant abuse of capitalism. Writers on [[The Guardian]] have commented that this is evidence of the BBC pumping out "relentless socialist propaganda".
[[Category:Broadcasting]]
[[Category:Broadcasting]]