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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.

Cinemablend

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

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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

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

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.

Cinemablend

SNL UK concludes series with lowest ever audience figures: ‘Sad it’s over’

The comedy sketch show was up against the Eurovision Song Contest for viewers

The Independent UK

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TV tonight: nil points for United Kingdom? It’s time to find out!

The Eurovision grand final kicks off in Vienna, with Graham Norton’s iconic commentary. Plus: Ncuti Gatwa takes SNL UK on a victory lap. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Doctor Who Showrunner Reacted To SNL: UK's Parody Sketch, But Am I The Only One Confused?

This caught me off guard.

Cinemablend

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

Hannah Waddingham and Ncuti Gatwa named as final Saturday Night Live UK hosts

SNL made its debut in the UK on March 21.

Evening Standard

SNL UK confirms guest hosts for final two episodes

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The Independent UK

SNL UK announces Hannah Waddingham and Ncuti Gatwa as final two hosts

‘Ted Lasso’ and ‘Doctor Who’ stars will round out debut season

The Independent UK

Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi says the sci-fi show has become "a bit too big" and he doesn't know "why people take it so seriously"

Peter Capaldi has given his thoughts on Doctor Who

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The Independent UK

Former Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi defends show against ‘woke’ criticism

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The Independent UK

Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi slams backlash against Jodie Whittaker and Ncuti Gatwa castings

‘I dunno why people take it so seriously,’ commented the Twelfth Doctor

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

Evening Standard

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.

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Cinemablend

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

The return of the Ninth Doctor?

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.

The Mary Sue

You Can Watch Ncuti Gatwa in ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ Free for the Next Week, so RUN!

This is how professional theatre should be!

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.

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?

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