18 February 2025, 14:22 | Updated: 18 February 2025, 15:19

By Emma Soteriou

Doctor Who is in need of a regeneration - in every sense - but that doesn't mean to say the show has to be shelved for good.

The show has become a key part of British culture and has secured its place as such thanks to its ability to evolve with the times. And the latest changes are no different - it's just time for some new blood.

Showrunners Russell T Davies (RTD) and Steven Moffat have been the beating hearts of Doctor Who for 20 years now.

Even when they weren’t involved during Chris Chibnall’s time in charge, they were the 'good times' fans of 'NuWho' referred to. The people behind the childhood memories, the scary monsters, the mad man in the box.

The pair have done the show justice over the years, pouring everything into every episode and making it a real labour of love.

But the viewing figures are proof that it's time for someone new to step up.

Chibnall tried back in 2018 with the introduction of Jodie Whittaker's 13th Doctor - and I respect him for it - but it didn't work.

He messed around with the show's lore so much it was unrecognisable. It gave the writers free rein to do whatever they wanted. But it was also the show's downfall.

It happened long before Ncuti Gatwa picked up........

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