Why Russell T Davies urged the BBC to halt Doctor Who’s promotion on X

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRussell T Davies (Ian West/PA) (PA Wire)Russell T Davies, Doctor Who's showrunner, has revealed he requested the BBC stop promoting the show on X upon his return to the series. In an interview with The i, Davies expressed his disapproval of X under Elon Musk's ownership, describing it as a “hate platform”. He added: “The tone of voice on X is becoming our tone of voice in every single discussion ever made.”Despite Davies' request, it appears the BBC's Doctor Who and Press Office accounts continue to share promotional content for the show on the platform. The show is currently in flux, with fans patiently waiting to find out what’s next for the show after Gatwa’s exit last year. In fullRussell T Davies reveals he asked BBC to stop publicising Doctor Who on X: ‘It’s a hate platform’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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