BBC puts Doctor Who out to tender as director general vows regeneration

BBC director general Matt Brittin has said the corporation is working hard on the future of Doctor Who and will offer the show to other platforms.

• Brittin stated the franchise is "going out to tender", meaning the programme will be offered to other platforms.
• Screenwriter Russell T Davies announced his departure from the series in June 2026.
• The BBC, Davies, and Bad Wolf collectively decided not to proceed with the previously announced 2026 Christmas special.
• The BBC confirmed a Doctor Who animation series for CBeebies is currently in production.