It seems even time-travelling aliens have to fight for equal pay – and, in the case of the Doctor, the right to earn as much as yourself.
Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker has confirmed that she demanded the same salary as Peter Capaldi, whom she replaced in the title role last year.
"The notion [of equal pay] should be supported," Whittaker told reporters at the National Television Awards on Tuesday. "It's a bit of a shock that it's a surprise to everyone that it should be supported!"
The 35-year-old added: "I know I do not speak just on behalf of the women here, I speak on behalf of the men and the women."