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BBC Vows ‘Doctor Who’ Will Stay on Its Airwaves With or Without Disney

Disney's renewal decision on the main series remains pending, with the spin-off still proceeding under the partnership.

DOCTOR WHO: BBC Says The Series WILL Continue, Even If Disney+ Ends Its Streaming Partnership
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Ncuti Gatwa in Doctor Who. (BBC Studios)
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Overview

  • BBC chief content officer Kate Phillips told the Edinburgh TV Festival the show is “going nowhere” and will remain on the BBC regardless of future partners.
  • Executives confirmed The War Between The Land And The Sea will go ahead with Disney involvement next year.
  • BBC drama chief Lindsay Salt reaffirmed long-term commitment to the franchise and noted strong engagement from younger viewers.
  • BARB seven-day figures show season 15 averaged about 3.2 million viewers, roughly 500,000 fewer than the previous season.
  • After Ncuti Gatwa’s exit in the season finale, showrunner Russell T. Davies says he does not yet know Disney’s decision and is preparing multiple production paths.