Doctor Who has been a television tradition for over 60 years now. From kids in the ‘60s and ‘70s hiding behind sofas to speculation over who the Doctor will regenerate into next, the sci-fi series has dominated British culture even when it was off the air. For over 20 years now, the series has kept up a new tradition: a Christmas special, an often holiday-themed adventure that the whole family can enjoy. There was a brief stint where these Christmas specials would come a week later during the New Year, but it seemed like an annual tradition you could count on.
But in the midst of a time of upheaval for the show, the 2025 Christmas season came and went without any Doctor Who. Now, it looks like that will be repeated with a completely new tradition to follow.
