Key Highlights
- BBC confirms a new Christmas special for Doctor Who in 2026.
- Colin Baker speculates on the future of the show and the surprise regeneration with Billie Piper.
- The BBC will not be partnering with Disney+ for the next series of the sci-fi show.
BBC Announces Christmas Special for Doctor Who in 2026
Doctor Who is set to return to screens next year, with a new Christmas special confirmed by the BBC. This comes after recent speculation and uncertainty surrounding the iconic Time Lord’s future.
Speculations and Regeneration
In an interview at Abbey-Con 2025 in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, former Doctor Who actor Colin Baker speculated on the show’s plot. He said, “I don’t have a clue, but I suspect it’s a load of old malarky. I think they didn’t know what to say, so they did that.” Baker also commented on the surprise regeneration with Billie Piper, stating, “She’s not the Doctor, who can she be?
She’s someone else! It’s like me being the Master, well, I could be, I suppose.”
Future Plans and Partnerships
The BBC has also announced that they will not be partnering with Disney+ for the next series of the sci-fi show. Lindsay Salt, director of drama at the BBC, said, “We’d like to thank Disney+ for being terrific global partners and collaborators over the past two seasons, and for the upcoming The War Between The Land And The Sea.” She added, “The BBC remains fully committed to Doctor Who, which continues to be one of our most loved dramas, and we are delighted that Russell T Davies has agreed to write us another spectacular Christmas special for 2026.”
Continued Commitment
The BBC assured fans that the show will continue with plans for the next series in due course. Salt stated, “We can assure fans, the Doctor is not going anywhere, and we will be announcing plans for the next series in due course, which will ensure the Tardis remains at the heart of the BBC.” Fans were also reassured that the show’s future is secure with a new Christmas special confirmed.
For now, viewers can look forward to the upcoming 2026 Christmas special written by Russell T Davies. The exact plot and details remain under wraps, but fans are eagerly anticipating more adventures in time and space with Billie Piper as the Doctor.
