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Doctor Who’s Disney deal was a bold, doomed experiment – but where does the BBC go from here?

STATE OF THE ARTS: The BBC’s deal with the US streaming service is over, and other than a promised Christmas episode next year, the future of the sci-fi series is shrouded in uncertainty. But ‘Doctor Who’ is indicative of a broader quandary at the BBC, writes Fiona Sturges

The Independent UK

The Disney era of ‘Doctor Who’ has come to an end. But what does that mean for the show?

The Disney/BBC partnership was a big deal

The Mary Sue

Doctor Who: Disney Split Sparks Excitement as BBC Teases 2026 Comeback Special

Doctor Who parts ways with Disney as the BBC teases an exciting 2026 Christmas comeback, sparking fan buzz over the show's new creative direction.

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Disney is no longer teaming up with the BBC for Doctor Who, as a new Christmas Special is confirmed for 2026

It's all change in the TARDIS...

Total Film

After A Divisive Cliffhanger, The Oldest Sci-Fi Show Finally Announces 2026 Release Date

'Doctor Who' will return in 2026. This time, without help from Disney.

Inverse

Disney+ exits BBC Doctor Who partnership

The BBC has confirmed that Disney+ is not partnering on the next season of Doctor Who.

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Disney ditches Doctor Who deal as fans left to wait more than a year for next episode

Next episode of main series will arrive a whole 19 months after Ncuti Gatwa’s final episode in May 2025

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Allons-Y! Doctor Who Finally Confirms Return Date And Current Status Of Disney+ Partnership

We finally have some answers!

Cinemablend

BBC ‘fully committed’ to Doctor Who as Disney+ ends participation in show

The corporation confirmed the show will continue and will return with a Christmas special written by Russell T Davies next year.

Evening Standard

Tummy-flipping kisses and a chlamydia love story: TV’s best ever romcoms

To celebrate the return of charming hit Nobody Wants This, romcom superfans like Russell T Davies and Jack Rooke pick their favourite shows. Prepare to be swept off your feet!

The Guardian - UK

10 Years Ago, The Oldest Sci-Fi Show Created A New Precedent That Changed Everything

Who frowned me this face? In 2015, 'Doctor Who' went meta in the greatest way possible.

Inverse

The Oldest Sci-Fi Show Might Have Lost Its Most Reliable Lifeline

A writer for 'Doctor Who' suggests the series doesn't have the back-up plan it once had.

Inverse

Actor Eve Myles looks back: ‘Early on, I was told I wasn’t the typical leading lady. Now I realise my idiosyncrasies are what make me authentic’

The Doctor Who and Torchwood star on growing up in a mining village, how Russell T Davies changed her life, the strain of playing tough characters – and sausage rolls

The Guardian - UK

Attitude Awards 2025: Elizabeth Hurley, Dannii Minogue and Russell Tovey among winners at star-studded event

Sequins, speeches and standing ovations from Liz Hurley’s heartfelt moment to Russell Tovey’s rallying cry, here’s everything you missed from London’s biggest LGBTQ+ night

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The Vivienne's family received Inspiration Award at 2025 Attitude Awards

The 2025 Attitude Awards winners have been revealed, with the family of late Drag Race UK star The Vivienne being honoured.

Evening Standard

Wolseley founder Jeremy King wages war on Ozempic in new book

The restaurateur describes the drug as ‘the province of the vainglorious’

Evening Standard

Alan Cumming and David Morrissey to star in new drama by Russell T Davies

The award-winning actors have been announced as the new leads in the five-part series Tip Toe, which follows two neighbours.

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Shonda Rhimes reveals she loves Doctor Who

Shonda Rhimes has admitted to being a huge fan of Doctor Who.

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The Guardian - UK

Doctor Who will continue, BBC reassures fans

Speculation around future of show had grown after departure of Ncuti Gatwa

Total Film

"There's no update" on Doctor Who's future, says BBC commissioners, but the sci-fi show will continue "with or without Disney"

Spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea will air in 2026

Inverse

59 Years Later, The 2 Oldest Sci-Fi Shows Just Sneakily Crossed Over

Did you spot a little blue box? Here's why the TARDIS from 'Doctor Who' showing up in 'Strange New Worlds' was so cool, and also, something we should have seen coming.

Cinemablend

Everyone Is Asking Doctor Who's Russell T. Davies About The Show's Future, And His Latest Comments Will Just Make Fans Like Me More Curious

This comment has me intrigued.

Total Film

Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies gives hilariously cryptic response when asked about the sci-fi show's future: "Behave!"

The future of Doctor Who is still up in the air

The Independent UK

Russell T Davies doesn’t want to be remembered for reviving Doctor Who

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Inverse

The Oldest Sci-Fi Show's Future Is More Nebulous Than Before

'Doctor Who' has been in limbo for months now, but the series showrunner warns the decision is out of his hands.

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