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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.

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Why Doctor Who Christmas special is at risk of being scrapped

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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

The Independent UK

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

Total Film

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.

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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 Cemented Its Complex Canon

With "School Reunion," the 'Doctor Who' timeline became clear, all thanks to Sarah Jane Smith.

Inverse

Why Doctor Who Fans Are Not Happy About A Trailer The Franchise Just Dropped: 'It's Just Frustrating'

This isn't what people had in mind.

Cinemablend

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

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

The Independent UK

Two previously lost Doctor Who episodes to be released on Good Friday

The Nightmare Begins and Devil’s Planet are from the third series and will go on the BBC iPlayer on April 3 at 6am.

Evening Standard

The Specific Reason Christopher Eccleston Would Return To Doctor Who (And Yes, Please)

The return of the Ninth Doctor?

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The Independent UK

Christopher Eccleston calls for female showrunner on Doctor Who: ‘I’d be back like a shot’

Series will remain off air until the end of 2026 following Disney+’s exit as co-producer

The Mary Sue

‘Doctor Who’ Boss Takes on Elon Musk’s ‘Hate Site’

Russell T. Davies, the brilliant mind behind Doctor Who, recently issued a stark warning, labeling X a “hate site” for fandoms and urging audiences to be wary of the toxic echo chamber it creates. He really pulled no punches during a masterclass at Series Mania in France, laying out his…

Cinemablend

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

I'm good on this.

Evening Standard

Missing Doctor Who episodes rediscovered in private collection

The episodes from the third series, The Nightmare Begins and Devil’s Planet from the show’s third series, feature William Hartnell as the Doctor.

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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.

Cinemablend

Doctor Who's Latest Rumor Claims The Show Has A Big Problem, And It Involves Billie Piper

This is hard to hear.

Evening Standard

Billie Piper’s Doctor Who future ‘revealed’ as BBC bosses 'search for new Time Lord'

Casting of the new custodian of the Tardis may not be as straightforward as fans first thought

Cinemablend

Doctor Who’s Latest Christmas Special Update Has Me More Concerned About The Show’s Uncertain Future

This is puzzling.

Evening Standard

Doctor Who boss delivers telling verdict on future of show

A Billie Piper comeback was teased at the end of the series finale last year, leaving fans divided

The Independent UK

BBC confirms Doctor Who future after end of Disney partnership

Disney will no longer partner on future seasons of Doctor Who, concluding a deal that previously provided a significant budget for the programme. Zai Bennett, CEO of BBC Studios Global Content, affirmed the BBC's commitment to ensuring Doctor Who has a “long and flourishing life” despite the end of the…

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