YOUR REACTION: Yorkshire's own Jodie Whittaker to be first female Doctor Who

Yorkshire's own Jodie Whittaker is set to be the 13th Doctor Who, and the first woman to take the lead role in the long-running BBC drama.

But how has Yorkshire reacted to the news that the Huddersfield actress is taking the main role? It's been pretty split...

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Jodie Whittaker is the 13th Doctor Who
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