IN THE GIDDY whirlwind of the BAFTAs red carpet on the day his role as the new Doctor was revealed, Ncuti Gatwa made an instant impact.
Brimming with energy and oozing enthusiasm, Gatwa even wore a cut-out, sci-fi-infused power suit for the occasion. It all felt like a statement of intent. It’s difficult to imagine, say, Peter Capaldi going shirtless, and excitedly Instagramming about it all afterwards.