BBC Shares Plans For 'Brave' And 'Relevant' New Doctor Who Series

Producers are urged to take “risks” with the new series.

After an axed Christmas special and some speculation about the show’s future, the BBC has confirmed they plan to air new Doctor Who in 2028/29.

Previously, the broadcaster said that the show was out “to competitive tender this year”, meaning it was up for grabs by different production companies. However, the BBC will still transmit the show. The company also strongly denied accusations they were “shelving” the series.

And now, the BBC has shared exactly what they’ll be looking for in a new season in an invitation to tender, which has reminded some of the show’s 2005 transformative reboot.

“The contract is for a multi-episodic series........

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