Doctor Who
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With Anita Dobson ’s Mrs Flood set to take on a greater role inDoctor Whoseason 15 , showrunner Russell T Davies has beleaguer the character ’s presence and address venture about her true identity . The character made her launching in Ncuti Gatwa ’s first full story , " The Church on Ruby Road " , as the neighbor to companion Ruby Sunday ( Millie Gibson ) , who seemingly has knowledge of the Time Lords . Flood would later give back in " 73 chiliad " , though her appearance in theDoctor Whoseason 14 finalesaw her show more of her knowledge of weird thing and her desire to challenge gods .
WithDoctor Whoseason 14ending on one last teaser for Mrs. Flood , Humphrey Davy opened up toSFX Magazine(ViaGamesRadar+ ) about what viewers can expect from her expanded season 15 role . Alongside open up about work with Dobson on season 14 and teasing her performance in season 15 , Davies addressed speculation surrounding her unfeigned identity , including whether she may be a sure returning classic - epoch character . Check out Davies ' full response below :
She had us all roaring with laughter at that scene , she is so smart as a whip . I promise you next year , great result to that , great solutions . in all likelihood because she ’s wear white fur , people are conk to think she ’s [ Time Lord companion ] Romana , are n’t they ? I will leave that echoing in the pages of SFX . I promise you answer to that . Again , that ’s gon na be next twelvemonth . I can not secernate you how much joy and fun we had with this story . Anita Dobson – I ’m laughing out loudly ! – Anita Dobson ’s get the best hooey ever coming up . splendid .
Did Davies Just Reveal Mrs. Flood’s Identity?
Is the showrunner misleading theorizing viewers?
Davy ' tease could be a crimson herring , with Flood ’s identity potentially being a character teased much earlier in season 14 .
With Davy ' latest vexer , viewers may be taken slightly aback to hear the showrunner take on the speculation head - on and mention the possibility of her being Romana . For many fan intimate withDoctor Who ’s classic era , the large pelt coat Flood was seen donning in " Empire of Death ’s " last moment determine them note the resemblance toRomana ’s first on - screen incarnation ( play by Mary Tamm ) , narrowing her down to potentially being the former companion . However , Davies ' flirt could be a cherry-red herring , with Flood ’s identity potentially being a case teased much sooner in time of year 14 .
Anita Dobson ’s mysterious Doctor Who character has caused much debate since her 2023 debut , and now her handful of show have leave clues .
In " Space Babies " , the Fifteenth Doctor ( Gatwa ) cite The Rani when discussing the Time Lords , a foeman from the Seventh Doctor ’s ( Sylvester McCoy ) epoch who was a merciless scientist who channel horrendous acts to send on her goal . The Rani has yet to come along on - projection screen inDoctor Who ’s animate serial , with Dalek voice actor and Big Finish contributor Nicholas Briggs revealing in 2021 that securing the eccentric ’s rights for appearing had been hard following Maker Pip and Jane Baker ’s going . However , with the fibre ’s latest television honorable mention and Flood ’s fiendish power - hungry goals , perhaps the Time Lord may be due for another television show .
While Davy has played into sports fan speculation and even work theorizing into the event of " The Legend of Ruby Sunday / Empire of Death " , him cover venture surrounding Flood should not go unnoticed . While fourth - wall breaks are becoming more commonplace beyond her character , her knowledge still singles herself out as a character to look out for in Davies ' raw incumbency . However , with roughly a class to go untilDoctor Whoseason 15 first appearance , viewers may read more about Mrs. Flood between each time of year that form her as a military group to be reckoned with .
origin : SFX Magazine ( ViaGamesRadar )
The latest Doctor Who series introduces the Fifteenth Doctor, joined by new companion Ruby Sunday.
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The latest Doctor Who serial introduces the Fifteenth Doctor , join by new associate Ruby Sunday .
