5 best female TV icons

From The Doctor to Issa Dee, these are some of the small screen's best leading ladies

From the first female Doctor to Jenna Coleman’s performance in The Cry, 2018 has been a great year for the female lead.

To celebrate, why not revisit some of TV’s strongest women?

The Doctor

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It’s no surprise Jodie Whittaker’s debut as the 13th incarnation of the renegade Time Lord drew in record audiences. From the moment she crashes onto our screens, Whittaker owns the role.

Doctor Who is on iPlayer

Ellie Miller

Olivia Colman is due to make her debut on The Crown, so now’s a good time to sink your teeth into her brilliant performance as DS Ellie Miller, who doesn’t let anything stand in her way.

Broadchurch is on Now TV

Nola Darling

DeWanda Wise’s unapologetic artist Nola, tar of Spike Lee’s series based on his 1986 film, pulls no punches. Confident and powerful, Nola knows what she wants and won’t be dictated to.

She’s Gotta Have It is on Netflix

Issa Dee

Writer and actor Issa Rae’s brilliantly relatable performance as Issa has earned her two Golden Globe nominations. See what all the fuss is about.

Insecure is on Now TV

Sarah Lund

Sofie Gråbøl’s portrayal of a Danish detective unbothered by male expectations is even more memorable than the jumpers that have given the character serious cult status.

The Killing is on Arrow TV

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