BBC cancels planned Doctor Who Christmas special
Summary
The BBC has cancelled the planned Doctor Who Christmas special that was scheduled for 2026. Instead, the BBC is seeking new production partners to help make the next series and focus on the show's long-term future.Key Facts
- The Doctor Who Christmas special planned for 2026 has been cancelled.
- The last Doctor Who series aired in May 2025, starring Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor.
- Ncuti Gatwa left the role after two series, with his character regenerating at the end of the last season.
- Billie Piper, who played a previous character named Rose Tyler, appeared unexpectedly in the finale.
- Since 2023, the show was co-produced by Bad Wolf and Disney+, but Disney stopped its involvement in 2025.
- The BBC and Bad Wolf, along with showrunner Russell T Davies, decided to cancel the special to focus on the show's future.
- The BBC is inviting production companies to apply to co-produce the upcoming series.
- A new Doctor Who animation series for young children on CBeebies is still being made.
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