Doctor Who lives and dies by its companions . Perhaps more important than the Doctor , they're the audience's eyes and ears throughout this incredible adventure in time and space. They bring the essential human aspect to it, giving the show a mortality that it would be missing otherwise and, crucially, they give the Doctor a friend – someone to have these adventures with.
For any number of reasons, Doctor Who's companions are indescribably important, so they have to have a story good enough to work with. I've long admired the casting on Doctor Who, and the pairing of Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson is another stroke of genius. Their chemistry is off the charts and they're both hilarious, but can darken the mood of a scene instantly if they need to.
At the age of 20, Gibson, who has put in years of work on Coronation Street, can seamlessly hold a brilliant episode together, as proven by 73 Yards – which RadioTimes.com readers voted the best episode of season 14 . It's been an absolute joy to watch her as Ruby Sunday and I'm thrilled she'll be back alongside the new companion, played by Varada Sethu , in season 15.
But Doctor Who needs to do better by Sethu's companion. While it was a joy to watch Gibson, there are crucial elements of her story as a companion that we missed out on. Take the early episodes, for example.
The Church on Ruby Road gave me chills when Ruby saw the TARDIS for the first time because it's such a familiar and powerful experience for the companions to h.
