As reported by RadioTimes.com, the Doctor Who episode “Fear Her” is now back on BBC iPlayer. However, it now features actor Becky Wright replacing expelled newsreader Huw Edwards in several scenes. In the revised version, Wright, known for her work on Doctor Who audio dramas, provides new narration for the news segments originally featuring Edwards. The main storyline remains unchanged, but specific dialogues have been updated to reflect this casting alteration.
What The Return Of “Fear Her” Means
Revisiting The Past With A New Voice
The reintroduction of the Doctor Who season 2 censored episode highlights the BBC’s approach to preserving its archive while addressing ethical concerns. Edwards’ past role as a news anchor for BBC News At Ten legitimized his presence in the original episode, which aired at least a decade before his disgraced career. However, given the severity of the charges against him, the BBC removed the episode and distanced themselves from his involvement, and now they’ve found a way for the story to remain.
In the original broadcast, Edwards appeared as himself, briefly presenting BBC News coverage of the mysterious vanishings. His lines have now been entirely replaced by Wright, a voice actor who worked on various Doctor Who podcasts. Wright also works extensively with Big Finish Productions, the company behind numerous Doctor Who audios, making her a natural choice to seamlessly restore the episode. Her performance ensures that “Fear Her” remains part of the Doctor Who catalog without the problematic association of its original broadcast.
Our Take On The Updated “Fear Her” Episode
Balancing Preservation And Progress
