Kate O’Mara dies

BBC announces the death of actress Kate O’Mara – the actress Doctor Who fans knew as the Rani. The Rani was a Time Lord scientist with no ethical boundaries whatsoever. She proved to be such a popular addition to the show that she returned several times to the series. When asked if she would consider rejoining the show, O’Mara had this to say:

If you put a much older woman in Doctor Who, they can identify with it. I think it’s quite an interesting concept and if you remember things like Grimm’s Fairytales, the older woman is often the villainess, often the terrifying figure – why I do not know, but often she is. I think it’s an idea to be exploited.