‘I realised I’m quite high-maintenance’: Jodie Whittaker reflects on her time in lockdown as she and her fellow Doctor Who cast discuss what 2020 was like at home ahead of show’s special
Jodie Whittaker has reflected on her time in lockdown, saying it made her realise she is ‘quite high-maintenance’ and likes being around people.
The Doctor Who star, 38, spoke about her time at home in an interview with Radio Times on Thursday, alongside her co-stars Bradley Walsh, Mandip Gill, and John Barrowman ahead of the show’s special Revolution Of The Daleks.
Detailing how she felt while confined, Jodie, who shares a daughter with husband Christian Contreras, admitted: ‘I was really lucky because I and my nearest and dearest weren’t poorly, but I’ve missed being in a crowd.
‘I realised I’m quite high-maintenance’: Jodie Whittaker reflected on her time in lockdown in an interview on Thursday
‘My head was noisier than ever. Being stuck with just one or two people, I realised I’m quite high-maintenance.
‘I had to tell myself, “Jodie, some things can be an inner monologue.” People always ask me what I’d do with a real time machine, and now I know – I’d go back and watch 17 gigs!’
Bradley, meanwhile, appeared to feel much the same way as he told the publication he found lockdown ‘tricky’ and didn’t like spending so much time indoors when he’s used to having a very busy working schedule.
Reflective: Jodie and her fellow Doctor Who cast Bradley Walsh, John Barrowman and Mandip Gill discussed what 2020 was like at home ahead of the show’s special (pictured)
Honest: Jodie, who shares a daughter with husband Christian Contreras, said: ‘Being stuck with just one or two people, I realised I’m quite high-maintenance’ (pictured in July 2019)
He explained: ‘I like to work and to be out and about. I’m not a big fan of being indoors unless I’m watching Columbo reruns.
‘I’ve never sat down so much! I sympathise with everyone who’s had problems with isolation and loneliness. To be honest, I found it pretty tricky.’
John spoke excitedly about the forthcoming New Year’s Day special and his return to the role of Captain Jack Harkness.
Candid: Bradley, meanwhile, appeared to feel much the same as he said he found lockdown ‘tricky’ and didn’t like spending so much time indoors (pictured with Mandip and Tosin Cole)
For more: Read the full interview in the Christmas bumper issue of Radio Times, which is out now
Saying the episode will be ‘epic’ for fans, he gushed: ‘I am never going to say no to being Captain Jack.
‘I know how popular these specials are at this time of the year, and how much the fans look forward to them. So sit down and prepare – this episode is going to be a rollercoaster ride.’
Mandip discussed Bradley and fellow co-star Tosin Cole’s departure from the show, as their final appearance as part of ‘the fam’ will be in the special.
‘It’s gutting,’ she said. ‘We knew it was coming so we’ve had a while to get our heads around it. Brad and Tosin are such big characters, and I’ll really miss them on set.’
Read the full interview in the Christmas bumper issue of Radio Times, out now.
‘Epic’: John spoke excitedly about the show’s New Year’s Day special and his return to the role of Captain Jack Harkness, saying: ‘I am never going to say no to being Captain Jack’
Emotional: Mandip discussed Bradley and co-star Tosin Cole’s departure from the show, as their final appearance will be in the special, and said it was ‘gutting’ to say goodbye to the pair