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UNCOVERED: Doctor who - The Untold Story

Doctor Who fans face 'years-long wait' as BBC pauses series

The future of the iconic series remains up in the air following mounting speculation over its direction

Evening Standard

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.

Inverse

Doctor Who future uncertain as Christmas special axed

Doctor Who's planned Christmas special has been cancelled and the series' showrunner is departing, leaving fans to wonder what's next for the famed Time Lord.

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'Doctor Who' future uncertain as BBC scraps Christmas special and showrunner exits

The future of "Doctor Who” is uncertain after the BBC canceled a planned Christmas special

The Independent UK

Russell T Davies confirms he has left Doctor Who — here's what this means for the future of the sci-fi series

Doctor Who is now "out to tender" following the departure of Russell T Davies.

TechRadar

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.

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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.

Inverse

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)

Russell 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

The Independent UK

'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

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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

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

Inverse

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.

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The Mary Sue

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

Let's make it happen.

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?

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.

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