Summary
"Doctor Who" will return with a Christmas special after Disney ended its involvement with the series. The BBC is committed to keeping the show running, even without Disney's financial support. Billie Piper's surprise appearance as a new character has sparked curiosity about the show's future direction.
Key Facts
- "Doctor Who" is a long-running British science fiction show.
- Disney, which helped fund the show for two seasons, is no longer involved.
- The BBC plans to continue producing "Doctor Who" despite losing Disney's support.
- A Christmas special written by Russell T Davies is set to air this year.
- Ncuti Gatwa's role as the Fifteenth Doctor ended with a May 2025 episode.
- Billie Piper appeared as a new character, sparking speculation about the next Doctor.
- "Doctor Who" started in 1963 and was successfully relaunched in 2005.