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22-01-2016 10:31 PM |
Steven Moffat quits Doctor Who
His last series will go out in spring 2017 following a Christmas special, after which he will be replaced by Broadchurch writer Chris Chibnall.
Moffat took over the reins on series five of the world's longest running sci-fi series in 2010.
BBC One's controller, Charlotte Moore, said Moffat was an "absolute genius".
In a statement, the BBC said he had been responsible for introducing the 11th and 12th Doctors - Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi - as well as two companions in Karen Gillan and Jenna Coleman.
Moffat said it took "a lot of gin and tonic" to talk Chibnall into taking up his new position.
"I am beyond delighted that one of the true stars of British television drama will be taking the Time Lord even further into the future," he said.
"At the start of season 11, Chris Chibnall will become the new showrunner of Doctor Who. And I will be thrown in a skip."
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