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Russell T Davies says 'goodbye' to Doctor Who as 2026 Christmas special is axed

https://metro.co.uk/2026/06/10/bbc-axes-doctor-2026-christmas-episode-russell-t-davies-28720724/https://www.dailystar.co.uk/showbiz/breaking-doctor-who-christmas-special-37274330https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/jun/10/bbc-abandons-plans-for-doctor-who-christmas-special
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  • Officially, the BBC has put Doctor Who out to “competitive tender,” inviting new production companies to pitch for the rights to produce the next iteration.
  • Davies confirms there was no script, no writers, and no actors ever approached for the next Doctor, signaling a major shift in the show's future plans.
  • The BBC, Davies, and Bad Wolf say they chose to invest in the show’s long-term future rather than a one-off Christmas special.

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Doctor Who Christmas special 2026 axed as future of the show is disclosed

Doctor Who Christmas special 2026 axed as future of the show is disclosed

BBC abandons plans for Doctor Who Christmas special

BBC abandons plans for Doctor Who Christmas special

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'Doctor Who' 2026 Christmas Special Canceled as Russell T Davies Exits the Series

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