Reviews

Doctor Who Christmas Special 2024 "Joy To The World"

Stephanie de Whalley’s delightfully human, low-key, show-stealing housekeeper Anita...If it's possible to have more of Anita in the future, that would be very much welcome.

EMPIRE   

de Whalley is a highlight of the episode for me.

LOS ANGELES TIMES  

It's Steph de Whalley who steals the show as Anita

RADIO TIMES - Louise Giffin

Steph de Whalley nails the comic beats required of her...Nicola Coughlan might be the episode's big-name signing, but de Whalley proves herself an equally worthy co star

RADIO TIMES - Morgan Jeffrey

Anita (Stephanie de Whalley), (has) stunning moments

GUARDIAN 5 stars

It was Steph De Whalley, that struck a chord with viewers

THE EXPRESS

a standout performance from Stephanie de Whalley, whose character gives the story a surprisingly emotional heart

LOUD AND CLEAR 

Steph de Whalley’s Anita, perhaps secretly the breakout star of “Joy to theWorld” 

GIZMODO 

Doctor Who would be remiss not to bring Stephanie de Whalley back in a future episode

SCREENRANT 

the guest star fans truly fell in love with...Anita Benn, played by Steph de Whalley....Fans went wild for it and adored Anita .....she’ll go down in Who history (Who-story?) as one of the best side characters the show has ever seen

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