It is a lot more inclusive than the old show, especially when it comes to class!
The portrayals may have been somewhat lacking in authenticity, but two of the first Doctor's companions, to whit Dodo and Ben, were supposed to be present-day working-class people. Admittedly it would take the show until 1987 before that happened again (unless you count Benton), but it deserves points for early effort, at least.
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Date: 2006-04-28 04:29 pm (UTC)The portrayals may have been somewhat lacking in authenticity, but two of the first Doctor's companions, to whit Dodo and Ben, were supposed to be present-day working-class people. Admittedly it would take the show until 1987 before that happened again (unless you count Benton), but it deserves points for early effort, at least.