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The Future of ‘Doctor Who’ Is Looking Pretty Bleak

We’re officially in a new era of Doctor Who. In a statement released on Wednesday, the BBC confirmed that showrunner Russell T. Davies and his production company Bad Wolf have officially exited Doctor Who. The network will put the show out to “competitive tender”, allowing new production companies to pitch…

The Mary Sue

Doctor Who's Russell T. Davies Is Exiting The Franchise. Why I Think It's The Right Call

No hate to the former showrunner at all.

Cinemablend

21 Years Later, The Oldest Sci-Fi Show Gets A Devastating Setback

Wither 'Doctor Who'? Here's what to know about the big shakeup with the oldest sci-fi show, ever.

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BBC abandons plans for Doctor Who Christmas special

Broadcaster says it is focusing on series’ long-term future after departure of showrunner and producer

The Guardian - UK

BBC announces future of iconic show up in the air as Christmas special axed

The 2026 Christmas special of Doctor Who will no longer go ahead despite being announced last year

The National (Scotland)

Russel T Davies asks BBC to stop promoting Doctor Who on ‘hate platform’ X

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The Independent UK

Russell T Davies reveals he asked BBC to stop publicising Doctor Who on X: ‘It’s a hate platform’

‘It’s not the town square it pretends to be,’ he said of X

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'Doctor Who' 2026 Christmas Special Might Not Happen After All

A decades-old TV tradition will be completely upended in the next year.

Inverse

How Doctor Who became the star-making role nobody in their right mind would want

COMMENT: It’s a game of Who’s ‘Who’ at the BBC right now, with reports suggesting that producers are struggling to replace Ncuti Gatwa’s recently departed Time Lord. One of TV’s biggest roles is looking like a poisoned chalice, writes Louis Chilton

The Independent UK

Doctor Who May Not Air In 2026 After All. Why I Honestly Think That's OK

What a wild turn of events.

Cinemablend

Ncuti Gatwa makes playful jabs at Doctor Who while hosting SNL UK

Ncuti Gatwa made a series of playful jabs at Doctor Who during his opening monologue for SNL UK on Saturday (16 May).

The Independent UK

SNL UK sketch featuring Aimee Lou Wood ignites casting calls from Doctor Who fans

‘The White Lotus’ star hosted the latest episode of the British sketch show

The Independent UK

20 Years Ago, The Oldest Sci-Fi Show's Golden Era Began With A Strange Start

The third debut of David Tennant as the 10th Doctor in 'Doctor Who' was probably the most pivotal. Here's how "New Earth" feels, 20 years later.

Inverse

A Former ‘Doctor Who’ Star Will Only Return on One Condition, and the Internet Loves It

Let's make it happen.

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The Independent UK

Two previously lost Doctor Who episodes to be released this week

Devil’s Planet and The Nightmare Begins will both be made available on BBC iPlayer

Cinemablend

Doctor Who's Christmas Special May Bring Back David Tennant, But I Hope They Don't

I'm good on this.

The Guardian - UK

Two lost Doctor Who episodes from the 1960s found … and regenerated

The black-and-white shows were first broadcast in 1965, and will be available to watch next month on BBC iPlayer

Inverse

20 Years Later, The Oldest Sci-Fi Show Is Resolving A Bittersweet Loose End — Maybe

One of 'Doctor Who's most heartbreaking moments could get a follow-up later this year. Or maybe not?

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Cinemablend

Doctor Who's 2026 Christmas Episode May Be A Throwback To A Beloved Episode

Please let this be true.

Inverse

62 Years Later, The Oldest Sci-Fi Show Almost Resolved Its Biggest Plot Hole

Season 2 of 'Doctor Who' initially looked a lot different, and could have solved a big mystery.

Inverse

The Next Chapter For 'Doctor Who' Still Doesn't Have A Release Date

The already-completed 'Doctor Who' spinoff, called 'The War Between The Land And The Sea', is apparently stuck in Disney+ limbo. Here's what to know.

Cinemablend

Doctor Who's Recent Mention Of Christopher Eccleston Already Has My Hopes Up

I'm ready for more of the Ninth Doctor.

The Independent UK

Doctor Who sonic screwdrivers and Tardis props go up for auction

The online auction will be held from 3 to 19 February, with 20 per cent of proceeds being donated to BBC Children in Need

Evening Standard

Doctor Who fans get chance to bid for famous props

The lots span multiple eras of the Whoniverse, going back to when Scottish actor David Tennant played the 10th doctor between 2005 and 2010.

MusicRadar

“I imagined he could plug it into the Tardis console and play very loudly and badly like a teenager”: Peter Capaldi on how he found Doctor Who’s “junk shop” Yamaha electric guitar on Denmark Street

What better guitar for a time-travelling Time Lord to play than a cult electric nicknamed the Flying Samurai...

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