Why was the casting of Ncuti Gatwa a significant moment in the history of Doctor Who?
He is the first black actor
What aspects of this scene do you think an audience might enjoy? List at least three things and explain why the audience would enjoy each aspect. 

How is this scene constructed to tell the audience the history of Doctor Who? Think about the script, camerawork and acting.

What can you spot in Doctor Who that you will find in most television dramas? (E.g. characters, dramatic music etc.) These are called key conventions - list as many as you can think of. 

What would a Doctor Who fan ('Whovian') like or dislike about this scene?
 Mistaking Doctor Who for Star Trek or Star Wars is a quick way to annoy a Whovian.

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