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Doctor Who Christmas Special Canceled

Updated 2026-06-10 11:10 UTC 4 sources Negative

The BBC announced the cancellation of the planned Doctor Who Christmas special after careful consideration. Fans and producers alike are reacting to the unexpected decision.

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Deadline
Big news in the Whoniverse. The BBC has canceled the special Christmas episode of Doctor Who, while showrunner Russell T Davies and producer Bad Wolf are exiting the iconic sci-fi series. More follows
2026-06-10 10:06 UTC
Variety
The BBC is no longer going ahead with a “Doctor Who” Christmas special this year as planned and is seeking new production partners. Showrunner and writer Russell T Davies and producer Bad Wolf have officially exited the series as the BBC puts the show out to competitive tender. “&#
2026-06-10 10:09 UTC
Al Jazeera
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2026-06-10 10:50 UTC
BBC News
The BBC said the decision was made "after careful consideration" and had "not been taken lightly".
2026-06-10 10:54 UTC
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