- Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has left the series along with production company Bad Wolf
- That means there won’t be any Doctor Who Christmas offer in 2026
- Davies teased a “big new future for the show” in an Instagram post
Doctor Who fans are used to big changes, whether it’s regenerating Time Lords or rotating companions, and the same can be said for their showrunners. Russell T Davies has just confirmed that he has left Doctor Whomeaning the future of the show is currently unknown.
This may come as a surprise to fans who were happy to welcome Davies back, but others have been critical of his latest take on the iconic sci-fi series, especially after it moved to Disney+.
Regardless of which side of the fence you’re on, it’s safe to say he won’t be making any more Doctor Who episodes going forward, and we should expect a fresh new take on the series.
The news was confirmed via Davies’ Instagram account, where he revealed there will be no Christmas special this year while he cleans up a potential script. It was never written and no new Doctor has been cast yet, according to his lengthy update.
Davies’ update comes after the devastating finale of the Channel 4 series Tip toewith the cast recently admitting they needed a week off after filming the intense scenes.
What does the future hold for Doctor Who?
Your guess is as good as mine, and unfortunately I don’t have a TARDIS to find out. In the short term, however, we know Doctor Who is “out to tender”, where the BBC invites production companies to come forward to co-produce the next series.
According to reports, the BBC said it had jointly decided, along with Davies and Bad Wolf, not to go ahead with the planned Christmas episode.
A BBC statement added: “This decision was not taken lightly and we know it will be disappointing for fans.
“But to set the show up for future series, it was decided that rather than bridging the gap with a one-off special, we’re choosing to push forward to invest in the long-term future of the show, ensuring that when the Tardis lands again, it does so in all its glory.”
For now, Doctor Who remains in limbo, but given it’s such a beloved show and a huge name for the BBC, I hope it gets the future it deserves.
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