Jodie Whittaker becomes first woman to play Doctor Who

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Broadchurch star Jodie Whittaker is to be the first ever woman to play Doctor Who, it has been announced.

The identity of the 13th Time Lord was revealed on BBC One and social media around the world after the Men's Wimbledon Final today.

However, the decision to cast a female actress in the role, which has previously been played by men and is currently held by Peter Capaldi, has divided fans.