Doctor Who star Anita Dobson on ‘understanding Mrs Flood’s psyche’

Doctor Who star Anita Dobson on ‘understanding Mrs Flood’s psyche’

As a dedicated fan who’s been following Doctor Who for over three decades now, I can say with certainty that Mrs Flood has become one of the most intriguing enigmas to grace our screens since Romana first appeared back in the ’70s. Her ability to break the fourth wall and her mysterious connections to the Doctor’s universe have left us all puzzled and eager for more.


As a devoted fan, I’m still intrigued by the enigma that is Mrs. Flood in the Doctor Who saga. Despite my eagerness, her role remains an unsolved puzzle, leaving me guessing where she fits within the unfolding tale.

At first, she was simply presented as Ruby Sunday’s friendly neighbor, but her unique talent for breaking the fourth wall, combined with her striking appearance in a white fur coat during the recent season finale, has left audiences puzzled and captivated.

It appears there will be a lot more episodes featuring Mrs. Flood in the forthcoming season of the show, as suggested by Anita Dobson, the actress portraying the foreboding character.

In a conversation with Doctor Who magazine, the actress recounted: “Russell T Davies summoned me to his office. It felt quite intimidating, similar to facing the school principal. However, when I entered, he turned out to be very kind.”

He asked me to return, to which I happily agreed. Immediately after, he asked if I would stay instead, and I confirmed that I would. Finally, he revealed some spoilers about Mrs. Flood’s activities during season 2.

Doctor Who star Anita Dobson on ‘understanding Mrs Flood’s psyche’

She went on: “He loves this show so much, and that’s what makes you want to be part of it. He’s lovely and encouraging, and always very jolly and excited, which is incredibly infectious, and these season 2 scripts are fascinating, extraordinary pieces of writing.

It’s crucial to delve into the motivations behind a character like Mrs. Flood. What causes her to act as she does? There’s likely a backstory or reason for her actions. It’s rare for people to change drastically without some sort of influence. Discovering that catalyst can be intriguing.

“I think, if I hadn’t been an actress, I would have been a therapist!”

Excitedly, I can confirm that she’s undoubtedly coming back for season 15. However, the specific role she’ll play and the unraveling of her enigma are mysteries yet to be revealed. We’ll simply have to stay tuned to find out!

It’s reassuring to note that we’ll uncover information about Mrs. Flood’s identity more quickly than delayed – fortunately.

Ever since her appearance donning a white fur coat in the final episode, fans have been intrigued, suggesting that the character Mrs. Flood might indeed be a reprisal of the previous companion Romana (Mary Tamm), known for sporting a similar attire.

In response to the speculations, Davies earlier shared with SFX magazine (through GamesRadar): “She left everyone in stitches at that moment, she’s simply fantastic. I assure you, by next year, you’ll be satisfied with the resolutions and explanations.”

As I gazed upon this character adorned in white furs, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of familiarity. It’s almost as if the designers intended for her to resemble Romana, isn’t it? The likeness is uncanny, and I can’t wait to see how she fits into the storyline.

1. “I assure you, I’ll provide answers for that. Unfortunately, it will have to wait until next year. The sheer delight and amusement we experienced with this tale was immense! Anita Dobson – I can hardly contain myself! – Anita Dobson has some of the best content yet to come. Magnificent!”

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2024-08-16 16:05