‘Doctor Who’ future uncertain as BBC scraps Christmas special and showrunner exits
LONDON (AP) — The galaxy-hopping hero of "Doctor Who" has survived many narrow escapes and reinventions over more than six decades. But is time finally up for the BBC science fiction series that has entertained generations of fans? The British broadcaster has canceled a Christmas special previously announced for later this year, and showrunner Russell T. Davies has confirmed his exit. Davies had been due to write the Christmas episode, announced when the last season ended in May 2025. The BBC said Wednesday that it, Davies and production company Bad Wolf "have collectively decided ...