He repeatedly spoke about being attracted to men, women – and all those in-between.
But, in one of his first scenes, Harkness made it clear that he was part of the LGBTQ+ umbrella. Harkness was the first explicitly LGBTQ+ member of the show – a true example of Doctor Who LGBT representation in all its glory! Previously, different characters’ sexualities had been hinted at and suggested. When Captain Jack Harkness, played by John Barrowman, first strutted onto our screens in 2005, it was a first for the show. Each of these moments celebrates a part of the rainbow. To celebrate Pride month, we will run through the top moments of Doctor Who LGBT representation. With the revival series kicking off in 2005, this pride message has been clearer than before. From the very start of the show in 1963, Doctor Who has constantly promoted a message of love, acceptance, and unity for all.
