The BBC has announced it is cancelling the 2026 Christmas special of ‘Doctor Who’, following reports that producers are struggling to replace Ncuti Gatwa’s recently departed Time Lord. One of TV’s biggest roles is looking like a poisoned chalice, writes Louis Chilton

The iconic British sci-fi show will be rebooted yet again after showrunner Russell T. Davis exits the series.

Doctor Who's previously announced Christmas special has been axed, the BBC have announced, amid worries for the future of the hit show

Ncuti Gatwa left the role of The Doctor last year