Speaking to Radio Times, Jodie said said: "As I understand it, it's their colliery and they're working through the strike… It's not an ideal bit of your family history. Find out more here... MORE: Jodie Whittaker nearly died while filming Doctor Who series 12. The fans have lived through so many changes, and this is only a new, different one, not a fearful one. Previously, Jodie had believed her great uncle Walter was killed in war in 1916, but looking further into the past makes her question her family's myths. I have a very strong identity with my mum, my dad and my brother, as a family unit, but outside of that, it’s pretty much my grandparents and it stops there.” Jodie Whittaker made history as the first woman to play Doctor Who in the show's 55-year history (Image: Getty Images) To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Who are Jodie Whittaker's family? "It wasn’t like four generations ago, he was my dad’s uncle, and now because I’m 38, he’s like a young boy to me. WATCH: Jodie Whittaker had the best reaction to finding out she was the new Doctor, The synopsis reads: "The truth Jodie uncovers about Greta’s eldest half-brother’s forgotten sacrifice is even more poignant than the family myth. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Jodie has a close relationship with her parents, but had never explored beyond her immediate family. Speaking about their relationship, she told the Mirror: "He’s from Tucson and I’m from Huddersfield. Jodie Whittaker is the latest celebrity to star on Who Do You Think You Are?, the popular genealogy show which looks at famous faces'. Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Jodie Whittaker discovered some emotional truths about her family's history, Jodie discovered she comes from a mining background, Jodie's father was formerly president of Huddersfield Central Cricket League, Jodie has a close relationship with her parents, Doctor Who unites Jodie Whittaker and David Tennant for new spin-off adventure The Edge of Reality, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Her parents grew up together and courted until they were 20, before separating and getting married at age 30. We do get comments like, 'Where the hell did you two meet?' In 2011, she appeared as Viv in the BBC adaptation of Sarah Waters's novel The Night Watch and the cult film Attack the Block. ', EastEnders reveals horrifying child abuse plot for Mick Carter, Emmerdale's Vinny Dingle violently attacked by dad Paul, Emmerdale shock as Victoria Sugden turns down MILLIONS to rent land to Moira, Corrie's Leanne loses it during an interview when she's asked about Oliver, Spitting Image sparks autism row with 'bigoted' Greta Thunberg weather report, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. July 2017, when she confirmed her role as the 13th (and the first female) star of the famous T.V. On her mum’s side, Jodie gets to the bottom of how her great-great-grandfather worked his way up from child labourer in a Yorkshire coal mine to mine owner - and how, controversially, his sons kept the family’s mines open during the biggest strikes of the 1920s.". [27], Whittaker is a feminist[28] and lives in London. Jodie also spoke to Radio Times about the process of amassing family documents: “There’s things that I was given, you know, marriage certificates, death certificates, things like that, you get copies of that and I think it’s about preservation. It is now that, this British actress is in a situation not too familiar to her. "[16] Chibnall said that he always wanted a woman for the part and that Whittaker was their first choice. Essentially they were scabs. [16] Whittaker kept her mother in "the inner circle" regarding knowledge of the role, as her father, Adrian, "would have the ability to tell the world". As the programme traces his history back, Jodie discovers that Edwin started mining at just 8 years old, but worked his way up to become a mine owner with his sons. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. On 16 July 2017, the BBC announced that Whittaker would become the thirteenth — and first female — incarnation of The Doctor[1] in the British TV series Doctor Who. ", Jodie will be exploring her family history on Monday's episode. Like this story? [18], Reaction to Whittaker's casting was mostly positive, although a "sizeable minority" was unhappy. Jodie Whittaker said she was his 'proud' aunt - but he died three years ago 35-year-old actress is an ambassador for learning disabilities charity Mencap Whittaker …

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