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Toymaker's Racism In Doctor Who Explained By Showrunner RTD

Russell T Davies explains the Toymakers' complicated original character, and sought to address his racism in Doctor Who's 60th Anniversary specials.

Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies addresses the racist elements of the Toymaker character in the show's 60th Anniversary specials.
The Toymaker's unfortunate connotations and history of racism are incorporated into the character's interactions and portrayal in the new episode.
Davies takes careful consideration in bringing back the classic villain, aiming to right past wrongs and tackle problematic elements of the show's history.