[Glenn.]

The next series of Doctor Who will air in two parts, it has been announced.

Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival this morning, showrunner Steven Moffat confirmed that the sixth run will start in Spring 2011 and return in the Autumn.

A statement from the BBC explained: "The split transmission is the result of a request from Steven Moffat to write a new Doctor Who story arc which involves a big plot twist in the middle of the series. By splitting the series Moffat plans to give viewers one of the most exciting Doctor Who cliffhangers and plot twists ever, leaving them waiting, on the edge of their seats, until the autumn to find out what happens."

Moffat added: "The split series is hugely exciting because viewers will be treated to two premieres, two finales and more event episodes. For the kids it will never be more than a few months to the next Doctor Who! Easter, Autumn, Christmas!!"

First Harry Potter now this!!!!
What has the world come to

[Callum]

I'm ecstatic, Doctor Who has been hands down my favorite programme in 2010. I loved this year's series, Matt Smith and Karen Gillan are amazing as the Doctor and Amy. I can't wait for new episodes.

[Glenn.]

Originally Posted by Callum

I'm ecstatic, Doctor Who has been hands down my favorite programme in 2010. I loved this year's series, Matt Smith and Karen Gillan are amazing as the Doctor and Amy. I can't wait for new episodes.

In all honesty, I do think its good for the show. I hope the stories are good, and the mid series finale makes me piss my pants

[Tom4784]

It's gonna be an interesting change and good for them for mixing it up. I'm more excited for the fact we're gonna find out who River Song is.

[Mac Hiavellian]

Eurgh, what a stupid decision.

A) It's a desperate attempt to make 2 shorter seasons but not pay the stars more. US shows do this

B) He's becoming as self-righteous as Russell T. Davies by making out it'll shake up the show by experimenting with episode orders

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by Mac Hiavellian

Eurgh, what a stupid decision.

A) It's a desperate attempt to make 2 shorter seasons but not pay the stars more. US shows do this

B) He's becoming as self-righteous as Russell T. Davies by making out it'll shake up the show by experimenting with episode orders

I dunno, his reasons seem valid but it's hard to judge either way without seeing the finished product. I suppose a plus point is that it should eliminate the midseries lull that ussually happens with Doctor Who if they're treating each part as it's own seperate arc.

As for your second point, well it IS gonna shake it up having two arcs instead of one is gonna change the flow of the next series considerably.

In other good news they're not doing a Dalek episode this series