David Tennant, who reprised his role as the Tenth Doctor in Doctor Who, has voiced a desire to revisit adventures with companion Martha Jones, portrayed by Freema Agyeman. Speaking to Doctor Who Magazine, Tennant noted his enjoyment of recent Big Finish audio dramas with co-stars like Catherine Tate and Billie Piper, and expressed that working with Agyeman would "complete the set."
Martha Jones, a medical doctor, was introduced in 2007 and served as the Tenth Doctor's companion for 13 episodes before departing. While she made a brief return in a later series, her tenure was notably shorter than some other companions. Fans have often pointed to her complex relationship with the Tenth Doctor, who, in the period following Rose Tyler's departure, was described as jaded and withdrawn.
During her time as companion, Martha experienced neglect and inconsideration from the Doctor, including comparisons to his previous companion and dismissal of her concerns as a Black woman. Despite these challenges, Martha proved to be a capable and heroic companion, saving the Doctor's life on multiple occasions and playing a crucial role in defeating the Master. Her contributions were instrumental in several key plotlines, such as in "Smith and Jones," "Last of the Time Lords," and "The Family of Blood."
Tennant's interest in further audio dramas with Agyeman opens the possibility of exploring these unresolved aspects of Martha's relationship with the Doctor. The article suggests that a future iteration of the Doctor, potentially the Fourteenth Doctor who is dealing with his own grief and past traumas, could offer a more nuanced exploration of the rift between him and Martha. Such stories could provide a platform to address the lingering issues and emotional complexities that characterized their original on-screen interactions.
While these audio dramas are not yet confirmed, both Tennant and Agyeman have prior experience with Big Finish productions. Agyeman has appeared in Torchwood audio dramas, and Tennant has a history of recording audio adventures. The potential collaboration signifies a chance for Doctor Who to revisit and potentially rectify what some fans view as a "worst mistake" in the show's history: the underdevelopment and mistreatment of a valued companion.
