Jo Martin advises Doctor Who bosses to 'talk to the fans more'
Doctor Who star Jo Martin has insisted the viewers "may have the best ideas" for the future of the show.
Jo Martin thinks Doctor Who bosses "should be talking to the fans more".
The 57-year-old star, who has played the Fugitive Doctor on the iconic BBC show, has weighed in on the future of the programme, and noted that the viewers know the franchise better than most.
Speaking before the BBC announced the series is being put out to competitive tender, she told Radio Times: "I think we should be talking to the fans more, because they know this genre so well.
"They may have the best ideas for its future... As I’ve said before, long may it reign. The stories are endless. The stories are never going to end.
"Whovians, fans, and their children and their children's children will be watching this show, and hopefully seeing holograms of me when I'm gone!"
Jo first joined the show in season 12 and most recently made a surprise appearance during season 15's The Story and The Engine, while she is reprising her role in Big Fish's Circuit Breaker "multi-platform) adventure this summer.
She added: "I'm hoping that Doctor Who carries on, because it has been [here for] decade upon decade, with generations upon generations growing up on this show.
"It is a way of life and I think it will be here long after we are gone."
The BBC recently shocked fans by announcing that Doctor Who is being put out to competitive tender.
The broadcaster said in a statement: "As part of securing the next phase of the show for future generations, and in line with the BBC’s Charter and Agreement requirements, the BBC will put Doctor Who out to competitive tender this year.
"Doctor Who remains an important part of the BBC and this tender underpins the BBC’s continued commitment to Doctor Who ensuring audiences will enjoy the show for years to come.
"After careful consideration, the BBC, Russell T Davies and Bad Wolf have collectively decided not to go ahead with the previously announced Doctor Who Christmas episode.
"This decision was not taken lightly, and we know it will be disappointing for fans, but in order to set the show up for future series, it was decided that rather than bridge the gap with a one off special, we are choosing to push forward to invest in the long-term future of the show which ensures that when the TARDIS lands once more, it does so in all its glory."
