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By scott

Now that America has sorted out its election, all eyes turn to the big decision in the UK in 2010. No, not who’ll be our next Prime Minister, but who will be the next Doctor Who. With David Tennant confirming (what, in all honesty, we already knew) that he will no be continuing past the 4 specials in 2009, the rumour mill can now start in earnest. The Bookies are currently liking Jimmy Nesbitt for the part.

However, I think, the powers that be should maybe take a leaf out of the US election play-book, and make the next Doctor, the first non-white one. The BBC is still a VERY white place when it comes to the faces we see on screen - especially when it comes to lead roles, so why not grab this opportunity to grab one of the many talented non-white performers who could try out the Doctor’s twin hearts. Let’s take back some of these performers that have had to quit these shores for work.

What follows is a list of 5 people who I think could all bring something new to the role, and my preference 1-5:

1.Chiwetel Ejiofor
2.Idris Elba
3.Naveen Andrews
4. Adrian Lester
5. David Oyolowo

Who would get your vote - any of these, or someone else?

Full post as published by Information Overload on November 07, 2008 (boomark / email).