From Wikipedia - needs a bit of editing. I think:

In March–April 2013, Whittaker starred in the ITV detective drama Broadchurch. In January 2014, she starred in the reality-based spy drama miniseries The Assets on ABC. On 16th July 2017, Jodie was announced as the new Dr Who.

Now the 13th Doctor Who

After the men's final of Wimbledon, it was announced that Whittaker was to be the 13th Doctor of Doctor Who.

On 16th July 2017, Whittaker was unveiled as the 13th Doctor Who.

In July 2017, she was announced as the next Doctor in BBC's Doctor Who.

On 1 July 2017, the BBC announced that she would be the 13th Dr Who.

Posted By: watfordcanary, Jul 16, 16:37:53