BBC cancels Doctor Who Christmas special to invest in show's future

independent.co.uk

The BBC has canceled Doctor Who's 2026 Christmas special, citing a need to invest in the show's long-term future. The decision was made by showrunner Russell T Davies and production company Bad Wolf after careful consideration. The BBC will also put the show out to competitive tender later this year. This comes after Ncuti Gatwa's departure as The Doctor and Disney's exit as a production partner, with reports of difficulties in casting the next Doctor.


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