In reading the article, it seems this is more of a "how far the industry in general, and the BBC in particular, have fallen" story than a "Doctor Who" story, but yeesh.

What a shame that the name of the series has been dragged into this muck.

Written by: Russell T Davies

Directed by: Graeme Harper

We've published an invitation to tender for the production of Doctor Who. The contract is for a multi-episodic series (including specials) for transmission in 2028/29, with an option to extend the contract at BBC’s discretion to produce a second series. It's offered on a work for hire basis with the BBC continuing to broadcast the programme and retaining all rights.

The production will need to qualify as a regional production under two of the three Ofcom Regional criteria and the successful bidder will be expected to establish a production base in the agreed region. The BBC has a preference for a Wales qualification.

The deadline for initial submissions is 2pm on 2 October 2026.

Written by: Matthew Graham

Directed by: Euros Lyn

Written by: Russell T Davies

Directed by: Dan Zeff

Written by: Matt Jones

Directed by: James Strong

Slightly misleading headline, IMO:

“It’s had a bit of a rough time lately, and I think everyone just needs to chill out and wait for what comes from having space… and time.”

“I am not the next Doctor. I am Rose Tyler in hiatus,” she said. “Sorry, that’s a really cryptic answer, but because I’m not currently filming Doctor Who as the Doctor, I can’t lie and say otherwise. I’m sweating. I hate this.”

She continued: “I think you’ve all got to be very patient because it’ll be worth it when it comes. And I think that we need to celebrate the fact that the [revived] show has … been around for a very long time, it’s massively successful, and it’s impacting so many people’s lives positively.”

Written by: Matt Jones

Directed by: James Strong

Written by: Mark Gatiss

Directed by: Euros Lyn

Written by: Tom MacRae

Directed by: Graeme Harper

Chris Chibnall:

“I think the biggest thing you can say about all of that is it’s very easy to miss the point ‒ that this is primarily about money.”

“It’s not really about all of the things that everybody is banging on about and moaning about or what or getting emotional about.”

Written by: Tom MacRae

Directed by: Graeme Harper

Written by: Steven Moffat

Directed by: Euros Lyn

Written by: Toby Whithouse

Directed by: James Hawes

Written by: Russell T Davies

Directed by: Euros Lyn

Written by: Russell T Davies

Directed by: James Hawes

Written by: Russell T Davies

Directed by: James Hawes