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'Doctor Who' Christmas special canceled so BBC can figure out the show's 'long-term future'
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- “Doctor Who” is going through another major regeneration.
- The BBC announced Wednesday that it is not moving forward with a previously announced “Doctor Who” Christmas special.
- “After careful consideration, the BBC, Russell T Davies and Bad Wolf have collectively decided not to go ahead with the previously announced Doctor Who Christmas episode,” the BBC wrote in its latest update.
The Doctor (in this case, Ncuti Gatwa) is regenerating once again. (James Pardon / BBC Studios / Bad Wolf ) By Tracy Brown Staff Writer Follow June 10, 2026 11:50 AM PT 4 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
“Doctor Who” is going through another major regeneration.
The BBC announced Wednesday that it is not moving forward with a previously announced “Doctor Who” Christmas special. Last year, the broadcaster teased a “spectacular” special episode written by showrunner Russell T Davies for the 2026 holiday.
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