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The Latest Breaking News from Doctor Who

The Oldest Sci-Fi Show May Come Back Sooner Than You Think — But There's A Catch

The BBC has officially invited pitches for a new era of Doctor Who, but it would change in a few big ways.

Inverse

15 Years Later, One Divisive 'Doctor Who' Twist Is Better Than You Remember

In 2011, "Let's Kill Hitler" felt like an odd move. It plays better today with what we now know.

Inverse

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe cast are '4 inept Doctor Who's' in their own words — but the HBO Max series could save the classic sci-fi IP after Disney+ and BBC fallout

With Doctor Who out to tender, its future feels uncertain. But could Stuart Fails to Save the Universe save the day?

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47 Years Later, The Oldest Sci-Fi Show's Most Iconic Epic Relies On One Secret Weapon

"City of Death," is one of the greatest 'Doctor Who' episodes ever, but not for the reason you might think.

Inverse

Tom Chadbon death: Game Of Thrones and Doctor Who star dies aged 80 as fans share heartbreak

The beloved actor was also seen as having one of Doctor Who’s greatest one-off characters

Evening Standard

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BBC director-general gives update on future of embattled Doctor Who

His comments come amid a period of uncertainty for the beloved programme

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BBC ‘working hard’ on regenerating Doctor Who, says director-general

The expected 2026 Christmas special episode has been cancelled.

Evening Standard

18 Years Later, This Sci-Fi Team-Up Feels Like The Original 'Avengers: Endgame'

Doctor Who companions, assemble! Here's why 'Doctor Who' Season 4 changed the game, 18 years ago.

Inverse

20 Years Later, The Worst Episode Of 'Doctor Who' Isn’t As Bad As You Think

An almost universally maligned 'Doctor Who' story is actually a touching family drama hidden behind a strange premise.

Inverse

60 Years Later, Could The Two Oldest Sci-Fi Franchises Finally Cross Over?

Here's what we know about the TARDIS and the Starship Enterprise almost meeting in an actual Star Trek and Doctor Who crossover.

Inverse

‘It’s so camp!’ The queer Doctor Who cabaret with dancing drag daleks

Latex aliens, screaming fans and an ‘LGBTQ+ARDIS’ … the big sellout crowds of Gallifrey Cabaret are keeping the fantasy TV show alive – even if its future on the BBC is in the balance

The Guardian - UK

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

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

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Inverse

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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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.

The Independent UK

'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

TechRadar

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.

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The Mary Sue

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…

Cinemablend

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.

Inverse

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.

The Guardian - UK

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 National (Scotland)

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 Independent UK

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

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