Overview

• Whittaker told The Times she “wouldn’t hesitate” to reprise the Thirteenth Doctor, calling the experience “absolute joy.”
• She confirmed a brief, tightly guarded appearance in the Season 15 finale during a regeneration sequence and described set-level secrecy around cameos.
• Reflecting on her trailblazing casting, Whittaker said there “needed to be a first” woman in the role and that she only later grasped the moment’s significance.
• Uncertainty over future seasons continues, with reports of falling ratings, Russell T Davies saying plans are not yet set, and BBC content chief Kate Phillips affirming commitment to the series.
• Radio Times reported producer Jan Tranter said Disney does not need to decide on further seasons until after spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea airs next year, and Whittaker continues as Thirteen in audio dramas with Mandip Gill.