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The BBC has canceled a planned 'Doctor Who' Christmas special and showrunner Russell T. Davies has confirmed his exit.

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Who
Russell T. Davies, BBC, Ncuti Gatwa, Disney+
What
The BBC has canceled a planned 'Doctor Who' Christmas special and showrunner Russell T. Davies has confirmed his exit.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:15:47 GMT · 2h 46m ago
Where
LONDON ·
Why
The Christmas episode was not written, and no actor had been approached to play the central role of the Doctor.
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The long-running British science fiction series 'Doctor Who' faces an uncertain future following these developments, potentially affecting its global fanbase and future production plans.

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