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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

Evening Standard

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…

The Independent UK

41 Years Later, The Oldest Sci-Fi Series Faces A Weird Recurring Problem

How big can 'Doctor Who' get? Here's why Mark Gatiss says the 'Star Wars' comparison is always wrong.

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Doctor Who memorabilia goes on sale for first time

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The Independent UK

Doctor Who fans get chance to bid for famous props

The lots span multiple eras of the Whoniverse, going back to when Scottish actor David Tennant played the 10th doctor between 2005 and 2010.

Evening Standard

Doctor Who sonic screwdrivers and Tardis props go up for auction

The online auction will be held from 3 to 19 February, with 20 per cent of proceeds being donated to BBC Children in Need

The Independent UK

The best sci-fi TV shows of 2025, ranked

Watch those skies! In 2025, quality television really did come from outer space.

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The Best Doctor Who Christmas Specials, Ranked

From sci-fi riffs on Christmas classics, to Santa robots, 'Doctor Who' Christmas specials have become a staple of the holiday. Here are all the Christmas specials so far, ranked.

Inverse

The War Between the Land and the Sea on BBC One review: a thoughtful, Doctor-lite take on aliens

3/5 Are we hitting peak Russell T. Davies?

Evening Standard

Ncuti Gatwa leads star winners at first Speakies awards for audio storytelling

The actor won best performance for BBC drama Gatsby in Harlem at the inaugural British Audio awards, while Nicola Coughlan’s narration of Juno Dawson’s Queen B clinched best sci-fi audiobook

The Guardian - UK

'Doctor Who's Next Big Spinoff Is In More Trouble Than You Think

The breakdown of the sci-fi show's big Disney deal means a return to the dark ages.

Inverse

Ncuti Gatwa to star in Bad Fairies

Ncuti Gatwa will star alongside Cynthia Erivo in animated musical Bad Fairies.

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Ncuti Gatwa and Jennifer Saunders spill their festive secrets for Burberry

The pair chat Christmas jumpers, re-gifting presents and new year’s resolutions

Evening Standard

'We are done!' Doctor Who fans call for Russell T Davies to step aside

Fans praise his past achievements, but say nostalgia-driven storytelling has run its course

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Doctor Who lives on! But who will be the new Time Lord – and is it goodbye to Russell T Davies?

The BBC have confirmed that the long-running sci-fi show will return to our screens. But with ratings falling and its Disney partnership ending, questions hang over its future

The Independent UK

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

Disney pulls out of its Doctor Who partnership

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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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Total Film

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...

Inverse

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.

The Independent UK

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

Cinemablend

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

We finally have some answers!

Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - UK

What’s in a name? West End casting directors raise concerns about trend for big stars

Film and TV stars are selling tickets, but director says reliance on famous names is ‘killing audiences’ intellects’

Total Film

Doctor Who producer denies the sci-fi show is "dead": "That's really rude, actually... and really untrue"

Fans have been worried about the future of the show after Ncuti Gatwa's exit

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