BBC names Ncuti Gatwa as the new Doctor Who

Fair enough. People will react to it in different ways. Interesting set of perspectives in this article, including this quote from Marc Thompson, who was diagnosed with HIV in the mid 80s:
“I’ve spoken to a few people who just can’t watch it yet. They won’t watch it yet. It is too traumatising. We need to ensure that there is care and support for those of us who lived through it, those of us affected and the young people who carry the stigma on their backs. It’s a celebration and it’s joyful, but it’s triggering.”

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