[Glenn.]

Just been confirmed

Having been in charge of the TARDIS since filming for the Thirteenth Doctor began in 2017, Showrunner Chris Chibnall and the Thirteenth Doctor, Jodie Whittaker, have confirmed they will be moving on from the most famous police box on Earth – and the universe.

With a six-part Event Serial announced for the autumn, and two Specials already planned for 2022, BBC One has now asked for an additional final feature-length adventure for the Thirteenth Doctor, to form a trio of Specials for 2022, before the Doctor regenerates once more.

After taking the helm of the show, Chris Chibnall made the groundbreaking decision to cast Jodie Whittaker as the first female Doctor. He also brought in ‘the fam’ of Tosin Cole (Ryan), Mandip Gill (Yaz) and Bradley Walsh (Graham), and cast the acclaimed Sacha Dhawan as the latest incarnation of The Master, plus Jo Martin as the mysterious Fugitive Doctor, adding new characters, layers and twists to the mythology of the show.

Episodes such as Rosa, Demons Of The Punjab and Spyfall have thrilled audiences across the globe, garnering critical acclaim and award recognition, including two Bafta Must See Moment nominations, along with multiple National Television Award, BAFTA Cymru, TV Choice, Screen Nation, Hugo, Saturn. and Critics Choice nominations.

Under Chris’ tenure, the series has been awarded the Visionary Awards TV Show Of The Year, the Canadian Rockie Award from the BANFF Television Festival for best sci-fi and genre series, while Mandip Gill and Vinay Patel were recognised with wins from the Eastern Eye Awards.

The 2020 series won Best Science Fiction Show voted for by readers at Radio Times.com, beating out competition from The Mandalorian, Lucifer and The Boys, as well as winning both Best Moment and Most Incredible Twist from the Digital Spy Reader Awards 2020, for Fugitive Of The Judoon and Ascension Of The Cybermen. In 2019, the entire current cast and crew were awarded Honorary Doctorates by Sheffield Hallam University for their work on the show.

As the Thirteenth Doctor, Jodie Whittaker stepped aboard the TARDIS to begin filming in 2017. As the first woman to play the iconic role, Jodie has thrilled audiences with her portrayal of the Time Lord, winning the hearts of Doctor Who fans across the globe. Jodie’s multi-layered, warm, funny and inspiring depiction of the Doctor not only created a first in Doctor Who history, but in 2020, Jodie was voted Second Most Popular Doctor of all time, coming within a whisker of her friend David Tennant, in a poll of more than 50,000 fans for Radio Times.

Chris Chibnall says: “Jodie and I made a ‘three series and out’ pact with each other at the start of this once-in-a-lifetime blast. So now our shift is done, and we’re handing back the TARDIS keys.

“Jodie’s magnificent, iconic Doctor has exceeded all our high expectations. She’s been the gold standard leading actor, shouldering the responsibility of being the first female Doctor with style, strength, warmth, generosity and humour. She captured the public imagination and continues to inspire adoration around the world, as well as from everyone on the production. I can’t imagine working with a more inspiring Doctor – so I’m not going to!

“For me, leading this exceptional team has been unrivalled creative fun, and one of the great joys of my career. I’m so proud of the people we’ve worked with and the stories we’ve told. To finish our time on the show with an additional Special, after the pandemic changed and challenged our production plans, is a lovely bonus. It’s great that the climax of the Thirteenth Doctor’s story will be at the heart(s) of the BBC’s centenary celebrations.

“I wish our successors – whoever the BBC and BBC Studios choose – as much fun as we’ve had. They’re in for a treat!”

Jodie Whittaker adds: “In 2017 I opened my glorious gift box of size 13 shoes. I could not have guessed the brilliant adventures, worlds and wonders I was to see in them. My heart is so full of love for this show, for the team who make it, for the fans who watch it and for what it has brought to my life. And I cannot thank Chris enough for entrusting me with his incredible stories.

“We knew that we wanted to ride this wave side by side, and pass on the baton together. So here we are, weeks away from wrapping on the best job I have ever had. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to express what this role has given me. I will carry the Doctor and the lessons I’ve learnt forever.

“I know change can be scary and none of us know what’s out there. That’s why we keep looking. Travel Hopefully. The Universe will surprise you. Constantly.”

Piers Wenger, Director of BBC Drama, says: “Over the last four years Chris and Jodie have made Doctor Who history and their time on the show is indelibly marked on our memories. From Rosa Parks to Ascension of the Cybermen, Chris and Jodie have given Doctor Who some of its most life-affirming and tear-jerking moments to date and we are beyond excited to see what they have in store for us in the new series this autumn.

“Jodie’s final adventure to mark the BBC’s Centenary in 2022 is set to be a Doctor Who Special to remember. I’d like to thank them both for their incredible work on the show.”

[Oliver_W]

Thank god, their era has been a complete drag. Well, more down to him than her,. it'd be interesting to see her under a different showrunner. But I'd rather lose both than keep one, fresh slate.

[Glenn.]

I feel for Jodie because she is a great Doctor. The writing has been dismal but I’m happy Chris is pissing off too

[Tom4784]

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[Oliver_W]

Originally Posted by Glenn.

I feel for Jodie because she is a great Doctor. The writing has been dismal but I’m happy Chris is pissing off too

I think she has the potential to have been great, but the writing just didn't give her much to work with. She's good but she doesn't have that thing Capaldi does where he can elevate mediocre material.

[Oliver_W]

I hope that dude who's going to be a "guest star" is really a bait-and-switch and he's really the next Doc, he's hot.

Spoiler:

[Glenn.]

Wouldn’t mind if he was

[arista]

Good news
she failed

[Glenn.]

Originally Posted by arista

Good news
she failed

No she didn’t

[Glenn.]

Just realised whoever is taking over has their work cut out for them. It’s the 60th in 2023

[Scarlett.]

Shame Jodie is leaving, but thank god the Chibnall era is ending. Hopefully the timeless crap will be swept under the rug.

[LeatherTrumpet]

it needs to be cancelled like X-Factor

[bitontheslide]

we are lucky in that Dr Who can get fresh writers and fresh actors and it becomes a different show. Can't wait for the end of the current era

[Ashley.]

It's a shame that most people will put the failure of the series down to Jodie's casting and not the abysmal writing. She's a great actress but was limited to a role where she was pretty much unable to express any sort of emotion.

Also can't say I care too much about yet another dragged-out "year of specials". Just leave.

[Mystic Mock]

Ashame about Jodie Whittaker as she delivered good performances overall.

Chris Chibnall on the other hand has to have wrote some of the most boring episodes that I've ever seen for a TV Show, it makes me hesitant to ever check out Broadchurch if that's his writing style.

[Oliver_W]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

Ashame about Jodie Whittaker as she delivered good performances overall.

Chris Chibnall on the other hand has to have wrote some of the most boring episodes that I've ever seen for a TV Show, it makes me hesitant to ever check out Broadchurch if that's his writing style.

He's wrote some gooduns for other showrunners. While I hate the term "Homo reptilia" to describe the Silurians (as it would imply they're descended from apes) I liked his Cold Blood two parter and Dinosaurs on a Spaceship, and I loved Power of Three. The latter is a great character piece, and it makes me wonder why the companions he created are so dull and lifeless...

[Mystic Mock]

"Rosa, Demons Of The Punjab and Spyfall have thrilled audiences across the globe."

I highly doubt that.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

it needs to be cancelled like X-Factor

You need to get a remote control like everyone else.

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

You need to get a remote control like everyone else.

I have you on ignore so i cant see what you post

and anyway I have sky Q and can talk to my remote

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

I have you on ignore so i cant see what you post

and anyway I have sky Q and can talk to my remote

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Oliver_W

He's wrote some gooduns for other showrunners. While I hate the term "Homo reptilia" to describe the Silurians (as it would imply they're descended from apes) I liked his Cold Blood two parter and Dinosaurs on a Spaceship, and I loved Power of Three. The latter is a great character piece, and it makes me wonder why the companions he created are so dull and lifeless...

That sounds similar to Joseph Mallozzi for the Stargate franchise.

Great at writing individual episodes, but a very uneven Showrunner for SGA & SGU.

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

[Tom4784]

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[Scarlett.]

Honestly, I'll say the Capaldi era was my favourite era of the show, followed closely by Eccleston, Tennant and Smith