Doctor Who to return Christmas 2026

[Glenn.]

Doctor Who will return with a Christmas special next year, written by showrunner Russell T Davies, the BBC has confirmed.
In an announcement on Tuesday, the corporation also said it would no longer be partnering with Disney+ - the home of the sci-fi show outside the UK for the past two series - for its next season.
But producers said the BBC remains "fully committed to the show" and will announce plans for the next series "in due course to ensure the Doctor's adventures continue".
Lindsay Salt, director of drama at the BBC, thanked Disney+ for "being terrific global partners and collaborators over the past two seasons" and for the upcoming spin-off series The War Between The Land And The Sea.
'Not going anywhere'

There is still uncertainty about exactly when Doctor Who will return properly, however, and who will play the famous titular role going forward.
But Salt allayed fears from some fans following reports that the show may have been shelved for good.
"The BBC remains fully committed to Doctor Who, which continues to be one of our most loved dramas, and we are delighted that Russell T Davies has agreed to write us another spectacular Christmas special for 2026," he added.
"We can assure fans, the Doctor is not going anywhere, and we will be announcing plans for the next series in due course, which will ensure the Tardis remains at the heart of the BBC."
Doctor Who, which first aired in 1963, last appeared on our screens in May this year, when the outgoing doctor Ncuti Gatwa regenerated into Billie Piper in the series finale.
Piper, who previously played the Doctor's assistant, Rose Tyler, said in a statement at the time that she was delighted to be returning to the show but that fans would have to "wait and see" what her character did next.
The new doctor has usually been introduced on the show through regeneration, but Piper's statement did not make it clear whether she will be the 16th doctor.
Spin-off show The War Between The Land And The Sea, starring Being Human actor Russell Tovey, will air on BBC One later this year.
Meanwhile, a new Doctor Who animated series is also in development for CBeebies.

[bots]

CBeebies is probably it's correct level

[Scarlett.]

I hope the Christmas ep focuses on Susan

[emseateng2014]

1 year wait

[Scarlett.]

1 year wait

At least we have the UNIT spin off before this year is out

tbh, I was prepared for a much longer wait, so I'm happy xD

[arista]

Yes it was made with USA funding,
before they dumped it

[emseateng2014]

next year folks

[millyrose]

next year folks

Can't believe we have to wait a year.

[emseateng2014]

Can't believe we have to wait a year.

yup 1 year next month

[bots]

it's going to need a massive change in direction before i watch it again. The problem Dr Who has now is that it no longer has a captive audience and viewers just exercise their remotes

[Crimson Dynamo]

They killed it with woke

[Glenn.]

They killed it with woke

What is woke?

[Mystic Mock]

CBeebies is probably it's correct level

Unfortunately true.

[emseateng2014]

They killed it with woke

which i guess is kryptonite to doctor who 2005 aka doctor who 2023

[Glenn.]

Why can’t right wing, explain what woke is?

[emseateng2014]

Why can’t right wing, explain what woke is?

i think they have there own verison of what it means

[millyrose]

The spin off, The war between the land and the sea starts Sunday 8.30 BBC

[Livia]

They killed it with woke

Yep. Jodie put it in a coma and Ncuti finished it off.

[emseateng2014]

The spin off, The war between the land and the sea starts Sunday 8.30 BBC

oh my

[Mystic Mock]

Why can’t right wing, explain what woke is?

The Internet version of what Woke is seems to differentiate between these two camps.

1. People who hate seeing any representation of black, LGBT, effeminate straight men, capable women, or disabled people in TV Shows.

And 2. People that don't mind representation in itself too much, but would prefer that the characters not existing on a Show just to tick a box, but unfortunately be completely underdeveloped as a character.

Personally I am with the number 2 crowd.

[Nicky91]

The spin off, The war between the land and the sea starts Sunday 8.30 BBC

which has no connection to doctor who whatsoever, no mention of the doctor at all, done on purpose by Disney Plus to also appeal to the non-DW fans, and that promo poster of this feels not DW at all either, very standalone

[Glenn.]

Yes Nicky it’s a spin off.

[Glenn.]

Still no verification on what is woke I see. It’s almost as though they don’t know :think:

[bots]

why should anyone have to provide a definition of woke?

The simple fact is that Dr Who has been absolute rubbish for years. The writing has been dire. It's not enjoyable to watch

[emseateng2014]

The Internet version of what Woke is seems to differentiate between these two camps.

1. People who hate seeing any representation of black, LGBT, effeminate straight men, capable women, or disabled people in TV Shows.

And 2. People that don't mind representation in itself too much, but would prefer that the characters not existing on a Show just to tick a box, but unfortunately be completely underdeveloped as a character.

Personally I am with the number 2 crowd.

i think theres more than 2 internet verisons of woke

[Mystic Mock]

i think theres more than 2 internet verisons of woke

I've tried to put some of the sub-categories of Anti-Woke people in the first camp that I mentioned.

Because I remember seeing a quiz the other day about if a Game is "Woke" or not, and every Game that had bright colours was counted as Woke.:joker:

It was truly bizarre stuff.

[Glenn.]

why should anyone have to provide a definition of woke?

The simple fact is that Dr Who has been absolute rubbish for years. The writing has been dire. It's not enjoyable to watch

Because I’m sure they have no idea what it means. Just buzzwords and trolling. I

[emseateng2014]

I've tried to put some of the sub-categories of Anti-Woke people in the first camp that I mentioned.

Because I remember seeing a quiz the other day about if a Game is "Woke" or not, and every Game that had bright colours was counted as Woke.:joker:

It was truly bizarre stuff.

:laugh:

[Crimson Dynamo]

See the woke idiot who made that catastrophic Jaguar advert was fired this week

lol

go woke go broke

[Glenn.]

Because I’m sure they have no idea what it means. Just buzzwords and trolling. I

Guess I was right

[Mystic Mock]

See the woke idiot who made that catastrophic Jaguar advert was fired this week

lol

go woke go broke

What Jaguar Advert?

[Crimson Dynamo]

What Jaguar Advert?

Mock

Move the stone

Blink at the sun

[Liam-]

Woke is when minorities have jobs

[Mystic Mock]

Mock

Move the stone

Blink at the sun

I like my rock.:laugh:

[Glenn.]

Woke is when minorities have jobs

Certainly seems that way.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Watch Doctor Who

:laugh2:

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[Glenn.]

You sure are spending a lot of time in a thread about something that you find so “woke”

:skull:

[Oliver_W]

Old Star Trek doesn't seem to be attacked for being "woke", and that's not devoid of progressiveness or left wing political messages.

Nor was ANY Doctor Who!

I've said this before and I maintain - "woke" is used when something is (perceived as being) rubbish.

[bots]

Old Star Trek doesn't seem to be attacked for being "woke", and that's not devoid of progressiveness or left wing political messages.

Nor was ANY Doctor Who!

I've said this before and I maintain - "woke" is used when something is (perceived as being) rubbish.

There have been all sorts of woke crap in modern doctor who and anyone who can't identify it is lying. When the whole show is woke, what else can be said

[Glenn.]

What is woke?

[bots]

What is woke?

you know, so why are you asking

[Glenn.]

Because you don’t

[Crimson Dynamo]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G9cDcrTaMAACPzR?format=jpg&name=small

[Glenn.]

Hope they’re very happy

[Livia]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G9cDcrTaMAACPzR?format=jpg&name=small

I don't get relationships with huge age gaps. What do they find to talk about?

[Crimson Dynamo]

I don't get relationships with huge age gaps. What do they find to talk about?

its disturbing tbh

[Cherie]

I don't get relationships with huge age gaps. What do they find to talk about?

not sure this relationship is about talking tbh

[Livia]

its disturbing tbh

He looks more 14 than 27. You see it with very young pretty women going with rich old men. Creepy.

As this is Russell T Davis, I'm a little shocked he isn't a black asylum-seeker, or maybe a trans man. I guess those asking "what is woke?" won't understand that comment.

[Livia]

not sure this relationship is about talking tbh

Yeah, I was being naive, wasn't I.

[Cherie]

Yeah, I was being naive, wasn't I.

Some aspiring models need a leg up or a leg over whichever suits I guess

[Livia]

Some aspiring models need a leg up or a leg over whichever suits I guess

They're certainly willing to trade one for the other.

[Glenn.]

Straight people annoyed that gay man is happy shocker.

I hope they’re very happy, especially Russell who watched and cared for his husband of 20yrs who died of a brain tumour.

[Gusto Brunt]

Dr Who died years ago. :(

[Crimson Dynamo]

:rolleyes:

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[Glenn.]

Think we found LTs latest obsession :joker:

[Livia]

:rolleyes:

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We've watched pretty girls get cast because they're banging the producer for decades. This is absolutely no different and no less seedy.

[bots]

i won't be watching it, so i couldn't give a **** :laugh:

[Glenn.]

i won't be watching it, so i couldn't give a **** :laugh:

Neither will the other two taking so much offence at it :joker: