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{{first pic|Bill and Heather kiss.jpg|[[Bill Potts]] shares a [[kiss]] with [[Heather (The Pilot)|Heather]], her [[sentient oil|alien puddle]] girlfriend. ([[TV]]: | {{first pic|Bill and Heather kiss.jpg|[[Bill Potts]] shares a [[kiss]] with [[Heather (The Pilot)|Heather]], her [[sentient oil|alien puddle]] girlfriend. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Doctor Falls (TV story)}})}} | ||
A '''lesbian''' was a [[female]] [[homosexuality|homosexual]]. A common [[stereotype]] for lesbians was short hair. ([[PROSE]]: | A '''lesbian''' was a [[female]] [[homosexuality|homosexual]]. A common [[stereotype]] for lesbians was short hair. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Revolution Man (novel)}}) [[Homophobia|Homo- and lesbophobia]] were a huge issue in [[human]] culture before [[Bernice Summerfield]]'s home era of the [[26th century]]. By Benny's time, though she couldn't understand why people had made such a big deal of such things. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Sky Pirates! (novel)}}) | ||
Even by [[2030]], though there was an air of passivity, at least among some. [[Fiona (Warchild)|Fiona]], or Fee, commented, "Fine, if that's what turns | Even by [[2030]], though there was an air of passivity, at least among some. [[Fiona (Warchild)|Fiona]], or Fee, commented, "Fine, if that's what turns them in," after being told two women were lesbians. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Warchild (novel)}}) | ||
According to the [[thought]]s of [[Man at telephone|a man using a telephone]], as taken in by [[Toshiko Sato]] with the [[telepathy pendant]], [[Marcus Farrer]] had [[sex]] with two lesbians. "How would it work? I mean, does one of them sort of have to sit..." ([[TV]]: | According to the [[thought]]s of [[Man at telephone|a man using a telephone]], as taken in by [[Toshiko Sato]] with the [[telepathy pendant]], [[Marcus Farrer]] had [[sex]] with two lesbians. "How would it work? I mean, does one of them sort of have to sit..." ([[TV]]: {{cs|Greeks Bearing Gifts (TV story)}}) | ||
[[Charles Peters|Charles "Chick" Peters]] specifically did not identify as a lesbian, despite his "[[female]]" body and attraction to [[woman|women]], because he [[gender identity|identified]] as a [[man]]. Chick was in fact born with [[XY chromosomes]], and did not have a [[womb]]. ([[PROSE]]: | [[Charles Peters|Charles "Chick" Peters]] specifically did not identify as a lesbian, despite his "[[female]]" body and attraction to [[woman|women]], because he [[gender identity|identified]] as a [[man]]. Chick was in fact born with [[chromosome|XY chromosomes]], and did not have a [[womb]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Blue Box (novel)}}) | ||
According to one account, [[Iris Wildthyme]] was a lesbian novelist from late [[20th century]] [[Earth]]. ([[PROSE]]: | According to one account, [[Iris Wildthyme]] was a lesbian novelist from late [[20th century]] [[Earth]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Hospitality (short story)}}) In a universe where she was a [[Time Lady]], Iris had a lesbian companion named [[Jenny Winterleaf]]. She described her to the [[Third Doctor]] as "the [[butch (slang)|butch]] dyke [[traffic warden]]". ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Verdigris (novel)}}) | ||
[[Bill Potts]], a companion of the [[Twelfth Doctor]], was [[homosexuality|attracted exclusively]] to women. ([[TV]]: | [[Bill Potts]], a companion of the [[Twelfth Doctor]], was [[homosexuality|attracted exclusively]] to women. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Pilot (TV story)}}, {{cs|Knock Knock (TV story)}}, {{cs|Extremis (TV story)}}, {{cs|The Eaters of Light (TV story)}}) She eventually ended up with a girlfriend, [[Heather (The Pilot)|Heather]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Pilot (TV story)}}, {{cs|The Doctor Falls (TV story)}})'' | ||
[[Angstrom]], an [[Albarian]], was apparently married to [[Angstrom's wife|another woman]] until she was killed by the [[Stenza]]. ([[TV]]: | [[Angstrom]], an [[Albarian]], was apparently married to [[Angstrom's wife|another woman]] until she was killed by the [[Stenza]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Ghost Monument (TV story)}}) | ||
[[Horl]] and [[Katta]] were a lesbian couple. [[Barbara Wright]] | [[Horl]] and [[Katta]] were a lesbian couple. [[Barbara Wright]] took a coy delight in pointing this out to an oblivious [[Ian Chesterton]]. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Tick-Tock World (audio story)}}) | ||
[[Shawna Thompson]] commented that "[[Harry Styles]] [was] an honorary lesbian as far as [she was] concerned". ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Hysteria (audio story)}}) | |||
When [[Geoff Paynter]] called [[Tegan Jovanka]] a lesbian, she denied this. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The King of Terror (novel)}}) However, the [[Mara]], which knew all of Tegan's thoughts, implied that she did indeed harbour passionate feelings for [[Nyssa]] and it tried to use this to tempt her. ([[WC]]: {{cs|The Passenger (webcast)}}) When Nyssa settled down on Earth, Tegan entered into a relationship with her. ([[WC]]: {{cs|Farewell, Sarah Jane (webcast)}}) | |||
[[Yasmin Khan|Yasmin Khan's]] mother, [[Najia Khan|Najia]], suspected her daughter was a lesbian, ([[TV]]: {{cs|Arachnids in the UK (TV story)}}) and Yasmin ultimately admitted to having feelings for the [[Thirteenth Doctor]]. However, Yaz never specified if she was solely attracted to women or not. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Eve of the Daleks (TV story)}}) | |||
Whilst searching for [[Sea Devil|Sea Devils]], [[Jo Grant|Jo Jones]] met [[Kat (Defenders of Earth)|Kat]] and [[Alex (Defenders of Earth)|Alex]], who were a young lesbian couple. ([[WC]]: {{cs|Defenders of Earth (webcast)}}) | |||
[[Ruby Sunday]]'s friend and [[The Red Notes|band]]mate, [[Trudy (The Church on Ruby Road)|Trudy]], was a lesbian. Ruby wrote [[The Life of Sunday (in-universe)|a song]] for her after [[Girl (The Devil's Chord)|a girl]] broke her heart. [[Maestro]] later stated that Ruby's "lovesick songs for heartbroken lesbians" where the kind that they were hungry for. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Devil's Chord (TV story)}}) | |||
== Behind the scenes == | |||
[[File:Thasmin Pride Month fanart.jpg|thumb|left|Fanart of [[Yasmin Khan]] with [[face]] [[paint]] of the lesbian [[pride flag]].<ref name=":0" />]]Fanart reposted by the official [[Doctor Who Twitter account|''Doctor Who'' Twitter account]] for [[FanArtFriday|#FanArtFriday]] on [[3 June (releases)|3 June]] [[2022 (releases)|2022]] depicted [[Yasmin Khan]] with [[face]] [[paint]] of the lesbian [[pride flag]] as well as a [[pin]] of the flag's [[colours]] in the [[shape]] of a rainbow.<ref name=":0">[https://twitter.com/bbcdoctorwho/status/1532678525051973636 @bbcdoctorwho on Twitter]</ref> Although Yaz was implied and eventually confirmed to harbour romantic feelings for the [[Thirteenth Doctor]] on television, made explicit in ''[[Eve of the Daleks (TV story)|Eve of the Daleks]]'', her specific label was never otherwise discussed in BBC-licensed material. | |||
==Footnotes== | |||
[[Category:Queer identity]] | [[Category:Queer identity]] | ||
[[Category:Jargon, slang and colloquialisms]] | [[Category:Jargon, slang and colloquialisms]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:43, 17 August 2024
A lesbian was a female homosexual. A common stereotype for lesbians was short hair. (PROSE: Revolution Man [+]Loading...["Revolution Man (novel)"]) Homo- and lesbophobia were a huge issue in human culture before Bernice Summerfield's home era of the 26th century. By Benny's time, though she couldn't understand why people had made such a big deal of such things. (PROSE: Sky Pirates! [+]Loading...["Sky Pirates! (novel)"])
Even by 2030, though there was an air of passivity, at least among some. Fiona, or Fee, commented, "Fine, if that's what turns them in," after being told two women were lesbians. (PROSE: Warchild [+]Loading...["Warchild (novel)"])
According to the thoughts of a man using a telephone, as taken in by Toshiko Sato with the telepathy pendant, Marcus Farrer had sex with two lesbians. "How would it work? I mean, does one of them sort of have to sit..." (TV: Greeks Bearing Gifts [+]Loading...["Greeks Bearing Gifts (TV story)"])
Charles "Chick" Peters specifically did not identify as a lesbian, despite his "female" body and attraction to women, because he identified as a man. Chick was in fact born with XY chromosomes, and did not have a womb. (PROSE: Blue Box [+]Loading...["Blue Box (novel)"])
According to one account, Iris Wildthyme was a lesbian novelist from late 20th century Earth. (PROSE: Hospitality [+]Loading...["Hospitality (short story)"]) In a universe where she was a Time Lady, Iris had a lesbian companion named Jenny Winterleaf. She described her to the Third Doctor as "the butch dyke traffic warden". (PROSE: Verdigris [+]Loading...["Verdigris (novel)"])
Bill Potts, a companion of the Twelfth Doctor, was attracted exclusively to women. (TV: The Pilot [+]Loading...["The Pilot (TV story)"], Knock Knock [+]Loading...["Knock Knock (TV story)"], Extremis [+]Loading...["Extremis (TV story)"], The Eaters of Light [+]Loading...["The Eaters of Light (TV story)"]) She eventually ended up with a girlfriend, Heather. (TV: The Pilot [+]Loading...["The Pilot (TV story)"], The Doctor Falls [+]Loading...["The Doctor Falls (TV story)"])
Angstrom, an Albarian, was apparently married to another woman until she was killed by the Stenza. (TV: The Ghost Monument [+]Loading...["The Ghost Monument (TV story)"])
Horl and Katta were a lesbian couple. Barbara Wright took a coy delight in pointing this out to an oblivious Ian Chesterton. (AUDIO: Tick-Tock World [+]Loading...["Tick-Tock World (audio story)"])
Shawna Thompson commented that "Harry Styles [was] an honorary lesbian as far as [she was] concerned". (AUDIO: Hysteria [+]Loading...["Hysteria (audio story)"])
When Geoff Paynter called Tegan Jovanka a lesbian, she denied this. (PROSE: The King of Terror [+]Loading...["The King of Terror (novel)"]) However, the Mara, which knew all of Tegan's thoughts, implied that she did indeed harbour passionate feelings for Nyssa and it tried to use this to tempt her. (WC: The Passenger [+]Loading...["The Passenger (webcast)"]) When Nyssa settled down on Earth, Tegan entered into a relationship with her. (WC: Farewell, Sarah Jane [+]Loading...["Farewell, Sarah Jane (webcast)"])
Yasmin Khan's mother, Najia, suspected her daughter was a lesbian, (TV: Arachnids in the UK [+]Loading...["Arachnids in the UK (TV story)"]) and Yasmin ultimately admitted to having feelings for the Thirteenth Doctor. However, Yaz never specified if she was solely attracted to women or not. (TV: Eve of the Daleks [+]Loading...["Eve of the Daleks (TV story)"])
Whilst searching for Sea Devils, Jo Jones met Kat and Alex, who were a young lesbian couple. (WC: Defenders of Earth [+]Loading...["Defenders of Earth (webcast)"])
Ruby Sunday's friend and bandmate, Trudy, was a lesbian. Ruby wrote a song for her after a girl broke her heart. Maestro later stated that Ruby's "lovesick songs for heartbroken lesbians" where the kind that they were hungry for. (TV: The Devil's Chord [+]Loading...["The Devil's Chord (TV story)"])
Behind the scenes[[edit] | [edit source]]
Fanart reposted by the official Doctor Who Twitter account for #FanArtFriday on 3 June 2022 depicted Yasmin Khan with face paint of the lesbian pride flag as well as a pin of the flag's colours in the shape of a rainbow.[1] Although Yaz was implied and eventually confirmed to harbour romantic feelings for the Thirteenth Doctor on television, made explicit in Eve of the Daleks, her specific label was never otherwise discussed in BBC-licensed material.
Footnotes[[edit] | [edit source]]
