When we came across this post the whole team at epicsquee froze, read and promptly collapsed into fits of uncontrollable laughter.
Doctor Who is Racist!
I know, we couldn't believe it either. But over the last 50 years the show has been accused of racism on many levels.
It's such a shame that they never considered diversity in the show. Maybe they should have reconsidered the casting of Freema Agyeman as Martha Jones, or possibly chosen a different Mickey Smith? Oh Wait...
A collection of essays criticises the cult show for 'outdated attitudes' and for the casting of white actors in ethic roles. They also go on to say that the writers "did nothing to increase the understanding of the Holocaust" during last years episode featuring Adolf Hitler.
Lindy Orthia, an Australian academic who compiled the anthology has called the show "thunderingly racist."
I am sure she underestimated her chances of getting lynched by the few of the show.
The BBC is defending the claims, calling them "ridiculous".
Which leaves one opinion? What do you think?
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