Actress Billie Piper steps back into the TARDIS, replacing @NcutiGatwa as Doctor Who. Piper, once a companion, now becomes the second female Doctor following Jodie Whittaker. This comes after Gatwa's two-season stint amid declining ratings. Critics slammed recent plot lines for being "woke," but showrunner Russell T Davies dismissed such complaints. The BBC show takes a break, with fans and critics buzzing over Piper's exciting return to the iconic sci-fi series.