Overall, 13 actors have played the character, but with all having been white men, many think it’s time for a change. Names in the running have included Freema Agyeman, Cush Jumbo, and Olivia Colman.

Former showrunner Steven Moffatt previously revealing that gender is “fluid” to residents of Gallifrey (the Doctor’s home world).

Speaking to SFX , he added: “There easily could be a female Doctor. I think the next time might be a female Doctor. I don't see why not. I think it's good to do that.”

However, that was back in 2014. And we’re all still waiting for our female Doctor to emerge.

Billie Piper calls upon TV bosses to cast a woman as Doctor Who