BBC 'working hard' on future of Doctor Who, new BBC director general says
The sci-fi series currently faces an uncertain future after its annual Christmas special was axed for the second year in a row.
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"I think that's one of the great things about the 100-year history of the BBC, we can do that, and we can creatively renew content and shows that people love, and we'll be working hard on that right now."
— Matt Brittin , Executive
"Doctor Who's future was unpredictable and new and I was excited to see what comes next."
— Russell T Davies , Celebrity
"There won't be a Christmas special - we only cooked that up to guarantee a future when no-one knew what would happen."
— Russell T Davies , Celebrity
"It was decided that rather than bridge the gap with a one-off special, we are choosing to push forward to invest in the long-term future of the show, which ensures that when the Tardis lands once more, it does so in all its glory."
— Russell T Davies , Celebrity
Key People
Billie Piper is an actress known for her role as Rose Tyler in Doctor Who.
Director-general of the BBC, previously a Google executive.
Ncuti Gatwa is an actor known for his role as the Doctor in Doctor Who.
Russell T Davies is a notable television writer and showrunner known for reviving the series Doctor Who.
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The sci-fi series currently faces an uncertain future after its annual Christmas special was axed for the second year in a row.
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