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Peter Capaldi says big change to Doctor Who has ‘diminished’ BBC show

The ‘Thick of It’ star played the Doctor in three full series

The Independent UK

Twelfth Doctor Peter Capaldi says he has "lost count now of how many [Doctors] there are" because of "too many regenerations"

Peter Capaldi says there are "too many regenerations" in Doctor Who now

Total Film

21 Years Later, You Can Finally Binge The Most Important Sci-Fi Reboot Of All Time

'Doctor Who' is finally streaming its modern era all in one place in the US. Here's what to know.

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UK's most-loved sci-fi series in peril – is there a Doctor in the house?

Doctor in peril – Who can save the great British sci-fi series?

BBC Halts ‘Doctor Who’ Indefinitely After “Woke” Storylines Turn Into “Toxic” Disaster And Ratings Nightmare

BBC shelves Doctor Who with no return date as insiders reveal what went wrong behind the scenes.

Bored Panda

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

‘A poisoned chalice’: will Doctor Who survive Russell T Davies’s exit?

The lowest ever viewing figures, an identity crisis for the show and a confusing Billie Piper-based cliffhanger – whoever takes on the BBC fantasy drama has quite the job on their hands …

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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

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

Doctor Who Christmas special axed as key figure quits amid show’s uncertain future

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The Independent UK

Doctor Who Christmas special cancelled as Russell T Davies quits and leaves show in chaos

Ncuti Gatwa left the role of The Doctor last year

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

The Independent UK

Doctor Who's Russell T. Davies Seemingly Confirmed One Rumor About The Show, And Dropped A Bombshell About A New Doctor

I'm shocked to hear these details.

Cinemablend

Doctor Who showrunner says a new Doctor will be announced in "about a week or two weeks," and all but confirms there won't be a Christmas special this year

Russell T. Davies says the new Doctor will be announced soon

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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

Cinemablend

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

What a wild turn of events.

The Independent UK

Doctor Who Christmas special might not air because BBC can’t find new lead star

Festive episode is ‘hanging in the balance’ after Ncuti Gatwa’s sudden exit

Total Film

Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa jokes about the sci-fi show's low viewership and baffling Billie Piper regeneration: "I don't understand it either"

Gatwa's turn as the Doctor ended on a rather puzzling note

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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).

Cinemablend

Doctor Who Fans Are Torn Over Ncuti Gatwa Joking About The Show On SNL UK, And I Get Both Sides

I can see where everyone is coming from.

The Independent UK

SNL UK concludes series with lowest ever audience figures: ‘Sad it’s over’

The comedy sketch show was up against the Eurovision Song Contest for viewers

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: nil points for United Kingdom? It’s time to find out!

The Eurovision grand final kicks off in Vienna, with Graham Norton’s iconic commentary. Plus: Ncuti Gatwa takes SNL UK on a victory lap. Here’s what to watch this evening

Cinemablend

Doctor Who Showrunner Reacted To SNL: UK's Parody Sketch, But Am I The Only One Confused?

This caught me off guard.

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

Evening Standard

Hannah Waddingham and Ncuti Gatwa named as final Saturday Night Live UK hosts

SNL made its debut in the UK on March 21.

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