The BBC has canceled this year's Doctor Who Christmas special as showrunner Russell T Davies and producer Bad Wolf exit, with the series now open to competitive tender.
'Doctor Who' Christmas special won't air this year
Jun 10, 2026
05:29 pm
What's the storyThe BBC has announced that it will not be going ahead with a planned Christmas special for its popular series Doctor Who this year.
The decision comes as part of a major shake-up in the show's production team, with showrunner and writer Russell T Davies and producer Bad Wolf officially exiting the series.
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The news comes during a tumultuous period for the beloved Time Lord.
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The future of "Doctor Who” is uncertain after the BBC canceled a planned Christmas special. Showrunner Russell T.
