I knew Jodie Whittaker looked familiar. Attack The Block and Black Mirror - thanks for straightening that out in my head.
To be honest, the Doctor Who stories have been leaving me cold for the past few years (I did love the Christmas special with Greg Davies for goofy fun). I feel like they hit a high point with "Silence in the Library." It was just a tightly written story and Catherine Tate brought a lightness to the companion role that has been lacking since.
So hopefully this shake-up is just what the series needs. I'll at least give it another try.
As a fan of the Doctor in the last 40 years, it's hard for me to understand how people can see the series at the first try ;)
I jumped in with the 2006 (I think) reboot. Quite enjoyed it for a few years there.
Come to think of it the Amelia Pond story arc was satisfying too. I think that's about where I left off.