It’s 2017, and #FollowFriday is back! This is our sometimes-weekly feature pointing fans in the direction of Doctor Who-related girls and boys on Twitter. And as it’s Twelfth Doctor Week at the DWC, today’s #FF is for the wonderful…
Charity Wakefield!
Charity played Lucy Fletcher in the most recent Christmas special, The Return of Doctor Mysterio; in our review, we said:
“I like her fieriness, how clever and intuitive she is, and how she handles small, important, quiet moments. There’s a strength to her – perhaps born from looking after a baby on her own, while also juggling a career, in an alien-infested city that never sleeps – but also a contemplative calmness; as an investigative journalist, we can naturally draw some comparisons with Sarah Jane Smith…”
Wakefield was obviously overjoyed to be in the show, which is always great to hear, saying:
“This role felt like a very early Christmas gift to me… I read the script and just absolutely jumped at the chance – it was so fun, so full of energy and vitality, and a great opportunity to play a character in Doctor Who that isn’t completely concealed by an alien outfit.”
The actress’ first role was back in 2004’s (Past Present Future) Imperfect, followed by Hex, in which she also played a character called Lucy. Since then, she’s starred in episodes of Sense and Sensibility (2008), Agatha Christie’s Marple (2013), Wolf Hall, and The Player (both 2015), alongside her theatre work including Yesterday Was a Weird Day, about the 2005 terrorist attacks in London.
Recently, she’s been promoting her role in The Halcyon (2017).
Tonight #TheHalcyon starts. It's really bally good so Tango Uniform November Echo Indigo November won't you darlings? @TheHalcyon 9pm @ITV ❤ pic.twitter.com/UbCjxeHp1v
— Charity Wakefield 🕷 (@charitywakefld) January 2, 2017
Charity Lambert knows how to test Lord Hamilton's patience. @charitywakefld #TheHalcyon pic.twitter.com/Jk0WJXbUjr
— The Halcyon (@TheHalcyon) January 2, 2017
In case of confusion. My character in #TheHalcyon is called Charity (evil) Lambert and I, myself, am called Charity (nice) Wakefield. 😻 pic.twitter.com/KjvNp59r1D
— Charity Wakefield 🕷 (@charitywakefld) January 2, 2017
YES! I studied WW2 & notes were great prep, especially ep 1, the scene where she tries to get Hamilton etc to appease Hitler. Tense scene.. https://t.co/xRp6fCjAjH
— Charity Wakefield 🕷 (@charitywakefld) January 9, 2017
But don’t worry – there’s plenty about Doctor Who too!
How fantastic is this artwork by @jaseskywalker, made for our #DoctorWho Christmas special?! pic.twitter.com/cmFfqIiTHV
— Charity Wakefield 🕷 (@charitywakefld) December 18, 2016
Panel Q's from 11 yr olds "Was Malcolm Tucker good preparation for Doctor Who & what's ur favourite monster?"😂 #DoctorWho Christmas Special pic.twitter.com/6XcR2HHpXd
— Charity Wakefield 🕷 (@charitywakefld) December 15, 2016
Evidence that the world of #DoctorWho makes everyone feel like a 12 year old again. https://t.co/SVSmJWGBWr
— Charity Wakefield 🕷 (@charitywakefld) December 10, 2016
HELL YEAH! 💃🏽 https://t.co/ai7z1W6JmM
— Charity Wakefield 🕷 (@charitywakefld) January 2, 2017
Ahhhh! Thanks for tuning in to #TheReturnOfDoctorMysterio our #DoctorWho Christmas Special….. @bbcdoctorwho @BBCOne @Justingchatwin 🎄❤️✨🕶 pic.twitter.com/yTmPhTlfIp
— Charity Wakefield 🕷 (@charitywakefld) December 25, 2016
… As well as lots of other random topics.
Just charging up my trainers. pic.twitter.com/xFlQdZzcJn
— Charity Wakefield 🕷 (@charitywakefld) December 7, 2016
Oh it's such a perfect day…. !☂️🌧🎼 pic.twitter.com/De3Ke5GJRh
— Charity Wakefield 🕷 (@charitywakefld) January 8, 2017
OMG Andy Murray is soooo good in #BenHur! pic.twitter.com/iD4OkeD3x4
— Charity Wakefield 🕷 (@charitywakefld) December 31, 2016
Follow Charity @charitywakefld.
