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Doctor Who's future direction is uncertain after BBC cancelled its 2026 Christmas special and ended Disney+'s broadcasting deal. Deadline reports that Jed Mercurio, known for "Line of Duty," has submitted a proposal to reimagine the series, potentially taking on an executive producer role for the seventeenth season. Additionally, a new animated spin-off titled "Doctor Who: TARDIS Crew" is set to debut on CBeebies in late 2027 or early 2028, featuring 52 episodes that follow young versions of the Doctor and his friends as they explore different worlds through time and space. Kate Morton, head of commissioning for CBeebies, emphasizes the show's potential to inspire children’s curiosity and courage while staying true to the beloved spirit of Doctor Who.
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Doctor Who, the long-running BBC sci-fi series revived in 2005, has been off screens since the BBC canceled its planned 2026 Christmas special and Disney+ ended their deal with the broadcaster. The show is now up for competitive tender, with a winner expected to be announced next March. According to Deadline, Hat Trick Mercurio, the production company of Line of Duty's showrunner Jed Mercurio, has submitted a proposal to reimagine Doctor Who. If successful, Mercurio would serve as an executive producer on the seventeenth season but might not become the showrunner.
Additionally, a new animated series called Doctor Who: TARDIS Crew is set to debut on CBeebies in late 2027 or early 2028. This show will feature 52 eleven-minute episodes following the Doctor as a young Time Lord and his friends Hannah, Beastie, and Toast-IE as they explore time and space. Kate Morton, senior head of commissioning for CBeebies, stated that this series aims to inspire children with imagination, humor, and adventure.
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The long-running sci-fi series, which was first revived back in 2005, is now off our screens after the BBC pulled the plug on its 2026 Christmas special and Disney+ ended its deal with the broadcaster.
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The winner of that tender is set to be announced next March.
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According to Deadline, Mercurio's production company Hat Trick Mercurio has submitted a formal proposal to reimagine the BBC sci-fi show.
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If successful, Mercurio would have an executive producer role on the show's seventeenth season, though it is not clear if he would become the showrunner.
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It comes as a new Doctor Who show has been announced, entitled Doctor Who: TARDIS Crew.
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The animated series will be broadcast on CBeebies from late 2027/early 2028 and will comprise of 52 eleven-minute episodes.
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It will follow the Doctor as a young Time Lord, and his friends Hannah, Beastie and Toast-IE as they embark on otherworldly adventures through time and space.
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Kate Morton, senior head of commissioning for CBeebies, said: “The TARDIS is ready for its youngest crew yet.
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Packed with imagination, humour and adventure, Doctor Who: TARDIS Crew will inspire children to be curious, courageous and kind as they explore incredible worlds across time and space.
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“It's everything families love about Doctor Who, wonder, excitement and endless possibility, reimagined for CBeebies' youngest explorers.”
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Dominic Minns, who is serving as series director, said that his appointment on the new spin-off show “feels like a huge and exciting next step” that he’s “thrilled” to be a part of.
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