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A key difference between Doctor Who and its upcoming spinoff, The War Between the Land and the Sea, has been revealed ahead of its debut. The War Between the Land and the Sea's story focuses on Unit trying to prevent a global war when the Sea Devils reveal themselves to the world. The six-episode miniseries is expected in 2026.

Speaking with Collider, The War Between the Land and the Sea star Russell Tovey explained how the Sea Devils' arrival makes the show different from Doctor Who. Comparing the series to Independence Day, the actor unpacked how the story's approach contrasts with the Doctor typically visiting alien races in the main show.

Doctor Who Spin-Off The War Between Land Sea (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Doctor Who has been through months of uncertainty, leaving many fans unsure about the show’s future. However, relief arrived when the series was confirmed to continue, and now there is even more news. A first look at the spin-off, The War Between the Land and the Sea, has finally arrived, giving audiences a glimpse of what lies ahead. The trailer dropped after Ncuti Gatwa’s unexpected departure as the Fifteenth Doctor back in May, though it held back on offering a release date, and that silence seemed tied to production struggles behind the scenes.

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After months of uncertainty, the good news can't stop coming for Doctor Who fans. After recently learning that the series is set to stay after a worrying period of precariousness, there also seems to finally be the first hint at a release window for the upcoming spin-off, The War Between the Land and the Sea. Following the shock exit of Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor at the end of May, the long-awaited trailer for the aforementioned spin-off debuted, although it frustratingly gave no release date, possibly due to the ongoing behind-the-scenes chaos.

Well, thankfully, it now looks certain that The War Between the Land and the Sea will debut in...

Whilst the future of Doctor Who remains somewhat uncertain — although there has been some confirmation that, with or without Disney, the series plans to continue — many fans are looking back into the time vortex in the hope that their favorite former stars might make a return. With previous companions Matt Lucas and John Bishop both declaring their interest in reviving their characters of Nardole and Dan, respectively, another name has thrown their hat into the ring for a potential return, but with a big catch.

One of the most celebrated companions of the modern era, Karen Gillan's Amy Pond ushered in the post-Russell T. Davies era at a time when,...

Doctor Who has gone through several different castings since its relaunch in 2005, and now one of the show's producers who helped bring the series back to television has spoken out about how things have changed in recent years, specifically with the casting of Jodie Whittaker and Ncuti Gatwa.

Speaking with King's College London's InTouch, award-winning TV producer Jane Tranter discussed her career, which includes Doctor Who and Succession. She specifically talked about the groundbreaking sci-fi series' ability to handle sensitive subject matter, along with her thoughts about recent years introducing more diverse casting to its lead role, which was historically played by white, male actors.

"I like the fact...

The latest seasons of Doctor Who featured some backlash and criticism, as viewers accused the show of going woke. Seasons 14 and 15 cast Ncuti Gatwa, making him the first person of color to play the iconic sci-fi character. And while not everyone was happy with the casting choice, former producer Jane Tranter spoke up about these comments, arguing that it's normal.

In a recent interview, Tranter argued that what makes Doctor Who entertaining is how it's able to talk about sensitive issues, plus it's just how showrunner Russell T Davies writes. She also argued that Doctor Who's casting decisions, whether it be Gatwa or Jodie Whittaker, should be seen as...

The BBC has finally confirmed Doctor Who's fate after season 15's surprise regeneration cliffhanger. Doctor Who's future has been uncertain since the latest season ended in May this year. The last two outings, which starred Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor, were produced as part of a groundbreaking partnership between the BBC and Disney.

While there is still no word on whether Disney intends to continue this collaboration, the BBC has confirmed that the broadcaster has every intention of moving forward with Doctor Who, with or without Disney's involvement. As reported by RadioTimes.com, the BBC's chief content officer, Kate Phillips, reassured fans at the Edinburgh TV Festival that the show would return.

Doctor Who fans have been worried about the future of the long-running sci-fi show, especially after Ncuti Gatwa’s big exit at the end of season 15.

The season ended with Gatwa’s Doctor regenerating into Billie Piper, a twist no one saw coming. But questions about whether Disney would stay on as a partner have left the show’s future feeling uncertain.

At the Edinburgh TV Festival, Kate Phillips, the BBC’s chief content officer, made it clear that the series isn’t going anywhere. “Any Whovians out there, rest assured – Doctor Who is going nowhere,” she said.

Phillips added that Disney has been a strong partner so far, with...

Doctor Who’s future has been the subject of a lot of speculation lately, but the BBC insists the sci-fi series isn’t going anywhere, even if Disney steps away.

Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival, Kate Phillips, chief content officer at the BBC, confirmed that the show will continue regardless of its American partner’s decision. “Any Whovians out there, rest assured – Doctor Who is going nowhere,” she said.

“Disney has been a great partnership and it continues with The War Between The Land And The Sea next year but, going forward, with or without Disney, Doctor Who will still be on the BBC. The Tardis is going nowhere.

The BBC’s upcoming 5-episode, “Dr. Who” spin-off TV series “The War Between the Land and the Sea”, created by Russell T Davies, is directed by Dylan Holmes Williams, starring Russell Tovey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Jemma Redgrave, Alexander Devrient, Ruth Madeley, and Colin McFarlane, streaming in 2026 on Disney+:

“…’Unit’ must take action to prevent a global war once an ancient species, the ‘Sea Devils’, comes out from the sea, revealing itself to humanity…”

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When the BBC announced a partnership with Disney+, the intention was to bring Doctor Who to a larger global audience than ever before. In exchange for the show's streaming rights, the House of Mouse gave the long-running sci-fi series a cash injection, leading to a much-needed big-budget overhaul.

Unfortunately, even with better effects and bigger-name guest stars like Frozen's Jonathan Groff, Doctor Who hasn't proven to be a ratings hit either on television ot streaming. Reviews have been mixed, while fans haven't embraced many of returning showrunner Russell T Davies' "woke" ideas for the Time Lord.

Netflix and HBO Max are supposedly in the mix to replace Disney+ should...

It has been a rough time being a Doctor Who fan, but for those diehard supporters who have stuck with the sci-fi show through thick and thin…and even thinner…it looks like the fate of the series has now been put beyond doubt. It also looks like the continuation of the series does not hang on the whim of Disney wanting to continue investing in The Doctor and his travels in the Tardis.

Doctor Who managed just fine without a Disney deal until 2024, and it looks like it will do so once again if the House of Mouse decides not to pump more money into the show. While there...

Doctor Who has had a tough time of late. After Ncuti Gatwa regenerated into Billie Piper – a move that was greeted with confusion – the show’s future was up in the air as Disney+ ended their deal with the BBC.

Chief Content Officer of BBC Kate Phillips, spoke about the show while appearing at the Edinburgh TV Festival, via Radio Times. "Any Whovians out there, rest assured – Doctor Who is going nowhere," she said. "Disney has been a great partnership and it continues with The War Between The Land And The Sea next year but, going forward, with or without Disney, Doctor Who will still be on the BBC. The Tardis is going nowhere.

Doctor Who fans just got some much-needed news about the future of the iconic sci-fi show that may soothe fears.

With the show having wrapped up its latest season earlier in 2025, its future has been up in the air, with Davies himself saying he was uncertain of the show’s future and the possibility that Disney may drop the series. Thankfully, it sounds like the Doctor won’t be heading to cancellation just yet!

Doctor Who is not ending anytime soon

Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival, as reported by Deadline, Kate Phillips, newly installed as the BBC’s chief content officer, was quick to assure fans that there are...

Doctor Who fans, you can officially breathe a universe-sized sigh of relief — your favorite timey-wimey series is going nowhere. After months of speculation and uncertainty surrounding the show's future, it has now seemingly been confirmed that Doctor Who is set to return, although in what capacity remains to be seen. Ever since the controversial recent finale at the end of May that saw Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor shock the world as he swiftly said goodbye to the series before it felt like he'd truly settled in, fans have been desperate for the news that they have finally received.

According to reports released today, Kate Phillips, chief content officer at the BBC,...

Doctor Who’s future looks a little bit brighter as BBC confirms the Time Lord “is going nowhere”. More on that below.

The Edinburgh TV Festival has come with a boatload of good news for TV fans. Not only has Gangs Of London been renewed for season 4, but the BBC has now confirmed that Doctor Who will also return.

“Rest assured, Doctor Who is going nowhere,” BBC chief content officer Kate Phillips told the audience in Edinburgh, per Deadline. “Disney has been a great partnership — and it continues with The War Between The Land And The Sea next year — but going forward, with or without Disney, Doctor Who will still...

The future of Doctor Who — at least part of it — remains up in the air. From the 60th anniversary specials in 2023 and on, including the upcoming spinoff The War Between the Land and the Sea, the series has been a co-production of the BBC and Disney+. But should that continue to be the case, there would have to be a renewal of the deal, and there’s no word yet on whether that will happen. But based on what Kate Phillips, the BBC’s new chief content officer, has now said at the Edinburgh TV Festival, Doctor Who fans don’t have to necessarily worry that the show is done.

The Time Lord will not be teleporting away from the BBC anytime soon.

That’s the message from Kate Phillips, the BBC’s new chief content officer, who said the British national broadcaster is committed to Doctor Who — with or without Disney.

Speculation has been swirling around the sci-fi series for months amid plunging ratings and concerns that Disney+ could pull out of its co-production deal with the BBC.

Showrunner Russell T Davies said in June that “we don’t know what’s happening yet” regarding Doctor Who’s future. One thing is certain: Ncuti Gatwa has confirmed his exit as the Doctor.

Season 15 ended on an ambiguous note, as Gatwa regenerated into Billie Piper’s Rose Tyler. Produced by Bad Wolf, spin-off series The War Between The Land And The Sea is up next.

Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival, Phillips said: “Rest assured, Doctor Who is going nowhere.

Doctor Who is in limbo right now, but spinoffs are on their way. One of these is The War Between the Land and the Sea, a Unit-focused show that deals with a conflict between Earth and classic Doctor Who villains the Sea Devils.

Russell Tovey, who already played Alonso in Doctor Who, has a starring role in the spinoff. He recently spoke Rylan Clark at the Edinburgh TV Festival, via Radio Times, about the series. "It's set in our world. Climate change is a huge factor... it needs to be factored more into art so we really get an understanding of it," he revealed.

Tovey will join Gugu Mbatha-Raw...

Amid Ncuti Gatwa’s brief reign as the Doctor Who lead — the Fifteenth Doctor, a spinoff of the fan-favorite sci-fi series was quietly announced in July 2024, with filming scheduled to begin a few weeks later. The exciting project is titled The War Between the Land and the Sea, which is expected to debut sometime this year. As fans eagerly await an exact release date, showrunner Russell T Davies has shared a much-needed update, pointing at the promising direction the “brilliant” series is taking.

Davies only had the best words to describe the upcoming Doctor Who follow-up during an appearance on the Pilot TV podcast, where he expressed his immense pride in the project.

Few franchises have made quite the impact on the sci-fi genre as Star Trek and Doctor Who. Both began in the 1960s and reshaped television storytelling forever. While one chronicles Starfleet's voyages among the stars, the other follows a Time Lord's ever-changing face through time.

In a historic first, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 quietly delivered an Easter egg that bridges these two pillars of genre storytelling. Per ComicBook, the crossover takes place in Strange New Worlds, Season 3, Episode 6, titled "The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail." The story sees the USS Enterprise and USS Farragut become trapped by a massive scavenger ship. As its mechanical tendrils pull them toward...

Doctor Who fans have had a tough time of it as of late. Ncuti Gatwa's second season didn't get high ratings, and now Disney+ has pulled out of their streaming deal with the BBC.

The show has been left in limbo, without even a Doctor at the helm. Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor regenerated into Billie Piper, the actress who played Rose Tyler in the earlier Russell T Davies-helmed episodes. However, she wasn't credited as "the Doctor" and may indeed be something entirely different. What's going on? Is the show dead in the water? Unfortunately, Davies had only negative answers when he appeared on Empire Magazine's Pilot TV podcast, which was released on Aug. 11, 2025.

Russell T Davies Breaks Silence on Doctor Who's Fate: 'I Don't Know What's Happening'

When Davies was asked about the status of the show, he responded with, "You've kind of got me at the worst...

The future of Doctor Who is currently unpredictable, but showrunner Russell T. Davies teases that new spinoff The War Between the Land and the Sea is an exciting surprise for the Whoniverse. The spinoff series diverts focus from the Tardis to Unit's battles with the Sea Devils. The War Between the Land and the Sea's cast is led by Russell Tovey.

As Doctor Who fans await word on the series' potential future with Disney+, Davies opened up about the franchise's next chapter with the Pilot TV Podcast, later reported on by RadioTimes. Davies described the creative process behind The War Between the Land and the Sea, stating that the spinoff surpassed his expectations. Check out Davies' response below:

“Sometimes you finish a show, and they’re like, ‘Great, good, we did a really good job. Sometimes they go through post-production where everything comes in. You work on the effects,...

Esteemed British showrunner Russell T. Davies doesn’t think Doctor Who “will be on my gravestone.”

The BAFTA-winning scribe has had two stints showrunning the hit BBC sci-fi series but told The Big Issue his legacy will be defined by the queer shows he created like Queer as Folk, Cucumber, It’s a Sin and the upcoming Tip Toe.

“I love Doctor Who, but I don’t own it. It’s not mine. So in the end, my heart will always be with the things that I own,” he told the magazine.

Davies said Tip Toe, which follows two gay men in Manchester on the frontlines of the culture war, is “the strongest thing I’ve written,” describing it as a cross between cult Channel 4 drama Queer as Folk and his futuristic BBC series Years and Years.

“It is the strongest thing I’ve written – I do believe Queer As Folk,...

Season 15 of Doctor Who introduced viewers to Belinda Chandra, portrayed by Varada Sethu. She was the newest companion in this long-running science fiction series, but her story came to an immediate end during the series finale, when she decided to stay on Earth and take care of her daughter, Poppy. In a recent interview with MTV, the actress broke her silence about her exit, claiming that the show tied up her story "beautifully."

Sethu appeared on the newest MTV series, Chaiming In, and according to LinkedIn, the Doctor Who actress is the show's first guest. In it, she shared her experience starring in not just Doctor Who, but other franchises like Jurassic World Dominion and Star Warsvia Andor. When asked about her thoughts on the fan reactions in the finale, she noted that there was an overwhelming amount of love for her character, and she acknowledged that there were people...

After Ncuti Gatwa’s statement about leading Doctor Who being a strenuous job, former writer of the show Mark Gatiss said that the series should go on a hiatus. Gatiss wrote several episodes for the revived show and has had an obsession with the series since his childhood, having written for magazines and producing a documentary on Doctor Who.

Gatiss, who also played multiple roles in the show, mentioned that the series had survived a hiatus before, and maybe it was time for another one (via Prospect Magazine).

It’s been back for 20 years, which is an awfully long time. Almost as long as its original run. That’s pretty spectacular. So maybe it’s time for another rest. I really don’t know. I only know that I still love the show with all my heart.

Doctor Who’s future is currently unclear as the series grapples with low...

It has now been nearly two months since the jaw-dropping finale of Doctor Who Season 2, with Ncuti Gatwa calling time on his tenure as the titular Time Lord, with the world left stunned as the former Sex Education actor regenerated into Billie Piper. The ending didn't just leave fans on a knife's edge, it also seemingly concluded the entire series, with it still not known what the future of Doctor Who looks like. Despite the return of formerly successful showrunner Russell T. Davies, dropping ratings and wide-reaching fandom backlash have left many disappointed with the Disney era.

Among these many disappointments have come the swirling rumors surrounding the show's future, as well as speculation as to how such a messy ending could've been allowed. With numerous plot lines unresolved and a strong suggestion that Gatwa's regeneration was filmed as late as February in a re-shoot, Doctor Who fans simply want answers.

Doctor Who's future is very much up in the air, with neither the BBC nor Disney+ willing to confirm whether reports that their partnership has ended are correct.

We'd imagine an official split will happen after The War Between the Land and the Sea's release, as the spin-off marks what's likely to be the last collaboration between the British broadcaster and global streaming platform. Big changes are obviously on the horizon, and rumours continue to swirl that the BBC is in talks with multiple potential new streaming partners.

Whatever happens, we will eventually get a new Doctor. Ncuti Gatwa departed the series after only two seasons and a couple of Christmas specials, though we've heard rumblings he would have stuck around for a third batch of episodes had the Time Lord's fate not been left in limbo.

Appearing on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg this weekend, Gatwa was asked...

Doctor Whostar Ncuti Gatwa shocked just about everyone when he departed the long-running sci-fi series via an unannounced regeneration after only two seasons as the Fifteenth Doctor, especially given the enthusiasm he initially expressed over securing the role. The Rwandan-Scottish actor has now opened up about his decision to cut his Tardis tenure short. However, his explanation is not going down too well with fans, who appear to be suspicious of the reasons that he has cited for his unexpected exit from the iconic show.

Gatwa made his hotly-anticipated debut in Doctor Who during the show's final 60th-anniversary special episode with David Tennant. His casting as the new Doctor was met with resounding applause from fans of the series, which continued throughout his run in the two seasons that followed. He delivered his final performance at the end of Season 2 (aka Season 15) when he passed his Time Lord baton to Billie Piper,...

The world loves a sports drama, and now one of the most controversial former Time Lords on Doctor Who is set to star in one. Jodie Whittaker, best known for playing the Thirteenth Doctor in the sci-fi series, is one of the more contentious leads in the show's modern history, thanks in no small part to a poor behind-the-scenes production helmed by Chris Chibnall. In fact, apart from Doctor Who, Whittaker's reputation as a top actress is impeccable, having dazzled in the likes of Toxic Town and Broadchurch.

Now, she is set to join the ensemble of the BBC's Dear England, an upcoming adaptation of the hugely successful stage production that dramatizes the journey of the England national men's football team under the tutelage of manager Gareth Southgate. Whittaker is confirmed via Radio Times to be starring as team psychologist Pippa Grange, alongside a cast already bursting at the seams with talent.

Russell T Davies resurrected Doctor Who in 2005, and following a hugely successful stint as showrunner, he passed the reins to Steven Moffat. That proved to be another win for the long-running sci-fi property, whereas Chris Chibnall's run led to a significant decline in interest. 

Ratings plummeted, and the BBC eventually asked Davies to step back into the Tardis for a new era of storytelling, starting with the 60th anniversary specials. Unfortunately, his ideas for the show proved divisive, and Ncuti Gatwa's two-season run was a ratings disappointment.

Disney+ is expected to end its funding/streaming deal with the British broadcaster after The War Between the Land and the Sea is released later this year. 

The season 15/season 2 finale ended with Gatwa's Doctor regenerating into Billie Piper, a major cliffhanger that may be left unresolved for the foreseeable future if this latest update is anything to go by.

As we first reported on SFFGazette.

Back when the BBC struck a deal with Disney to bring Doctor Who to Disney+, allowing the show to be made with American money, it was very exciting. The rebooted series even brought back showrunner Russell T Davies, who ushered in the 'New Who' era back in the 2000s.

Ncuti Gatwa's run as the Fifteenth Doctor was largely hit and miss. By the end of his second season, he regenerated into our new Sixteenth Doctor, played by none other than Billie Piper, who previously played the Doctor's companion Rose Tyler. It does sometimes feel like the show is constantly setting up the next event. Or as former star Peter Davison (who played the Fifth Doctor from 1982-84) says, it's like watching a big trailer.

"It’s like watching a trailer for a Doctor Who show you’d like to watch later," Davison said during an appearance on The Lewis Nicholls Show.

It has now been several weeks since the chaotic and unsatisfying finale of Doctor Who Season 2, and fans are still no closer to learning the fate of their beloved timey-wimey show. Following what seems to be the culmination of the lackluster Disney era of the series, despite no confirmation of Disney's departure being announced, Russell T. Davies' second era at the helm quite possibly couldn't have gone much worse.

Dropping viewing figures, frustrations behind the scenes, and a rushed ending to accommodate Ncuti Gatwa's early exit have all come together to create palpable uncertainty from within the Whoniverse, as millions of fans desperately seek any sign of what's to come. Well, in the latest suggestion of the show's future, one of its more recent stars is offering a defiant stand against cancellation rumors. In an exclusive interview with Radio Times, Alexander Devrient, who plays Unit member Colonel Ibrahim on the show,...

BBC, the network behind Doctor Who, are responsible for protecting spoilers from leaking. Recently, a major spoiler was shared online about the long-running science fiction series, ruining the latest season's plot's twist.

One of the biggest surprises in Doctor Who history took the internet by storm. After Ncuti Gatwa's regeneration into Billie Piper, who had previously played companion Rose Tyler on Doctor Who, the BBC had a headline on their news site telling people all about it. This resulted in backlash from fans who had not seen the Doctor Who episode yet.

BBC have released a statement regarding fans' frustations. "Ncuti Gatwa’s departure from the series had been widely speculated and many fans will have been aware that this was a possibility," they said. "The headline on the news homepage that evening referred to Ncuti Gatwa’s departure because this was a legitimate entertainment news story in its own right,...

Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Richard Madden will star in Netflix‘s next political thriller, titled “Trinity.”

“A heroic female Naval Officer becomes involved with the outwardly charismatic Secretary of Defense, only to discover he may be at the heart of a dangerous conspiracy,” a logline for the eight-episode drama series reads.

Gugu Mbatha-Raw will star in the series as Commander Katherine Decker. She serves as second-in-command on the USS Kansas, a nuclear submarine and one of the deadliest weapons on Earth. She is also set to star in the upcoming BBC series “The War Between the Land and the Sea” and Sky Television’s “Inheritance.”

Richard Madden will star in the series as Secretary of Defense Webb Preston. With a technology background that makes him different from most politicians, Webb’s innovation and purpose are seen as a threat in more ways than one. Madden is set to appear in Season...

For the bombastic finale to season 15 ofDoctor Who, showrunner Russell T Davies pulled out all the stops. He brought back not one classic series villain, but two. First was the Rani, and second was Omega. But Omega wasn't quite what fans were expecting.

Instead of the layered character presented in the classic series, this Omega was a giant skeleton who roared incoherently. Many people who enjoyed the original version weren't happy, but now Davies has spoken out in the pages of Doctor WhoMagazine about why he made the change.

“You don’t need a man in a big cloak when you’ve got Archie Panjabi and Anita Dobson being their own Time Lords! A third one was just going to make it slightly mad," he said, via Doctor Who TV. “These things do grow in legend. They become the legend. That is the point of the Wish World, and the point of the Underverse actually.

Russell T Davies brought Doctor Who back from the dead in 2005, and following a hugely successful stint as showrunner, he passed the reins to Steven Moffat. That was another win for the long-running sci-fi property, but Chris Chibnall's time in charge was not.

Doctor Who steadily lost viewers during that period, and when it came time to start over, the BBC turned back to Davies. Unfortunately, his ideas for the show have proven to be divisive, and Ncuti Gatwa's two-season run was a ratings let-down (Disney+ is expected to end its funding/streaming deal with the British broadcaster imminently).

The season 15/season 2 finale ended with Gatwa's Doctor regenerating into Billie Piper. However, there's reason to believe she isn't the next Time Lord and is likely just a stand-in until the character's real new face is revealed.

In the latest issue of Doctor Who Magazine, Davies admitted that he's...

Warning: This article includes spoilers for the Doctor Who season 15 finale!

After Doctor Whoseason 15’s major cliffhanger ending, the showrunner has commented on the series' future and the unsolved mysteries. Before Doctor Who season 15 even ended, a rumor spread about Ncuti Gatwa regenerating and Doctor Who getting canceled. Because the first half of that came true, fans are nervously waiting to find out if the second half will happen too. Unfortunately, showrunner Russell T. Davies (Rtd) and the rest of the Doctor Who team are also stuck without answers.

In an interview with Doctor Who Magazine (via RadioTimes), Rtd balked at the idea of Doctor Who ever ending, and he discussed all the mysteries that he hopes to explore in the future. Most notably, he wants to address the Doctor taking on the face of Billie Piper. That being said, he’s pausing on speculating about the future storylines. He said this:

"No,...

Doctor Who is seemingly on hold.

Showrunner Russell T Davies says he remains unclear about the fate of the iconic BBC sci-fi series for the time being.

In a production diary for the latest issue of Doctor Who Magazine, the showrunner said the series will never end, but he was less certain about its immediate future following Season 15, per Deadline.

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“We don’t know what’s happening yet, and while everyone works that out, I’ll take a pause on this page … Hopefully, we’ll have news soon,” the showrunner wrote.

A Doctor Who source explained, via Deadline: “This letter is a production notes diary for when the show is in production, or on air, and as Russell has stated within the piece, it is a pause.”

Ncuti Gatwa has confirmed his exit as the Doctor. Most recently, the Doctor regenerated as Billie Piper’s Rose Tyler.

Will Doctor Who return after the shocking cliffhanger conclusion of this season? That's the question on every Whovian's lips, and now showrunner Russell T. Davies, who resurrected the show after a sixteen-year hiatus in the 2000s, has stated that "we don't know what's happening yet." Davies made the statement in a production diary in Doctor Who Magazine, as reported by Deadline. The uncertainty comes with the end of the show's production deal with Disney+ and declining ratings for the recent seasons of the series.

In a production diary for the season finale published in Doctor Who Magazine, Davies wrote, "We don’t know what’s happening yet, and while everyone works that out, I’ll take a pause on this page … Hopefully, we’ll have news soon." A BBC source clarified, "This letter is a production notes diary for when the show is in production, or on air, and as...

Russell T Davies says he remains in the dark over Doctor Who’s future.

In a production diary for the latest issue of Doctor Who Magazine, Davies said the BBC’s iconic sci-fi series will never end, but he was less certain about its immediate future following Season 15.

“We don’t know what’s happening yet, and while everyone works that out, I’ll take a pause on this page … Hopefully, we’ll have news soon,” the showrunner wrote.

A Doctor Who source explained: “This letter is a production notes diary for when the show is in production, or on air, and as Russell has stated within the piece, it is a pause.”

Ncuti Gatwa has confirmed his exit as the Doctor, with the drama ending on an ambiguous note, as Gatwa regenerated into Billie Piper’s Rose Tyler.

The BBC has not yet made a decision about a renewal,...

It's a brave new age for Doctor Who, and the beloved sci-fi is series already in spinoff territiory. There's a live-action spinoff called The War Between the Land and the Sea on the way, and now the BBC has revealed a new, animated series aimed at children.

This wouldn't be the first time that there's been a Doctor Who spinoff aimed specifically at much younger audiences. Fans may remember The Sarah Jane Adventures, which began in 2007 and ran for five seasons. While it heavily focused on appealing to juvenile audiences, it also attracted fans of the main series. The show still maintains a cult status within the fandom.

The new animated Doctor Who show will run on the BBC's children's channel CBeebies. The series would run independently of the main show. In a statement at the BBC, Patricia Hidalgo, Director of Children’s and Education, said:

"Everyone is welcome at CBeebies,...

Take your fish sticks out of the fryer and whip up a bowl of custard because the Whoniverse is expanding as the BBC announces another Doctor Who spin-off! Amidst speculation about Doctor Who’s cancellation after the latest season of the timeless BBC TV series underperformed, the BBC says it’s moving forward with a preschool-style animated Doctor Who series. The untitled show finds the Doctor traveling through time, solving mysteries and problems alongside their companions and other friends. The show will run on the BBC’s pre-school channel CBeebies.

According to reports, the BBC is searching for a “passionate production company” to produce a project that does not conflict with the core show’s events or storylines. More interestingly, Disney, which co-produces the Bad Wolf and BBC Studios-produced main version with showrunner Russell T. Davies, will not be involved with the animation.

Commenting on the animated Doctor Who TV series project,...

As the days continue to pass since its controversial Season 2 finale, it seems increasingly likely that the lackluster Disney era of Doctor Who is going to end with a whimper. Russell T. Davies' second era at the helm has found itself in the middle of a storm of speculative rumors, as the future of the timey-wimey series remains in doubt. However, the latest news from the BBC instead points to the likelihood that Doctor Who's "Whoniverse" will continue to expand at pace, although Disney are likely to get booted out of the Tardis for good.

In a statement made by the BBC, it has been announced that a new animated series of Doctor Who adventures will be heading to the British children's network Cbeebies. The series "will see the Doctor travelling through time and space for the pre-school audience, solving mysteries and problems alongside their companions and other friends,...

A new Doctor Who animated series is in development at BBC, with the series poised to draw a new audience into the Whoniverse's sci-fi adventures. Doctor Who is slowly starting to expand its world, with new spinoffs being developed for the franchise. This includes the upcoming The War Between the Land and the Sea, a spinoff produced by BBC and Disney+ about Unit trying to prevent a global war against Sea Devils. The show, managed by flagship showrunner Russell T Davies, is only the first in the franchise's recent expansion.

Now, Deadlinehas confirmed that an animated Doctor Who series is in development, with adventures aimed at a preschool audience. The show will air on BBC's children's programming channel CBeebies, focusing on the Doctor's adventures as they solve mysteries and problems for a younger audience. The BBC is looking for a production company to create the series, which won't involve Disney.

There’s even more changes in store coming to the “Doctor Who” universe — or Whoniverse, rather — this time in the form of an animated preschool series.

The CBeebies show “will see the Doctor traveling through time and space for the pre-school audience, solving mysteries and problems alongside their companions and other friends,” according to the BBC’s Thursday announcement.

Things are in the very early stages, however, as the networks are still looking for a production company to both create and produce the cartoon. Meanwhile, the BBC and Disney+ are already working together on the previously announced spinoff “The War Between the Land and the Sea,” starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Russell Tovey.

“Everyone is welcome at CBeebies, including the Doctor! This much-loved franchise entertains millions around the world, so it is only right that our younger audience get to experience the wonder and the magic of the Doctor in a brand new format,...

The Doctor Who tardis is heading to BBC pre-school channel CBeebies.

The BBC has announced the next stage in the expansion of its Whoniverse, a pre-school animation version of its big-selling IP, which just wrapped second season under returned showrunner Russell T. Davies.

The show will see the Doctor travelling through time and space for the pre-school audience, solving mysteries and problems alongside their companions and other friends. And, of course, they may come up against one or two challenges on their way, the BBC said.

The BBC has set out a desire to find a “passionate production company” to produce the series, which will run independently from the main show. Disney, which co-produces the Bad Wolf and BBC Studios-produced main version, will not be involved with the animation.

Speaking about the plans, Patricia Hidalgo, Director of Children’s and Education said: “Everyone is welcome at CBeebies, including the Doctor.

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