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The Maelstrom
July 2nd, 2026 - 2:00pmAny sign of the two recovered Masterplan episodes being released in dvd or blu-ray ?
Gordon
July 2nd, 2026 - 2:05pmDepends on what they are doing with the missing episodes. If they are doing a recon it could be out by Christmas. If it’s animation it could be 2 years away.
War Chief.
July 2nd, 2026 - 2:36pmIt would be cool if they could find The Feast of Stephen by Christmas…..then release all three together…
What’s that I hear….snowballs burning in hell…?
Auton
July 3rd, 2026 - 8:42amIt will probably will only release on Season 3 or included on a Myth Makers or Massacre animation release
Pete X
July 3rd, 2026 - 1:10pmI can see the episodes being included in a Myth Makers release along with ep 2 and the existing clip from ep 4 to present Katerina’s (almost) full story, if the Myth Makers animation is a few years before a DMP release.
War Chief.
July 3rd, 2026 - 1:35pmSo little of the Myth Makers exists, even in photos, that any animation is going to be wildly innacurate….
A great pity, as its one of my favourite stories….i have the book and the audio version…
Same problem with The Massacre…
Missyrules
July 4th, 2026 - 7:48pmDoesn’t matter if it’s not accurate as long as it tells the story. Besides according to levine his masterplan ai was the most accurate version you could get and we saw how wrong he was when the episodes were returned. Literally not a single recreated scene was screen accurate. The myth makers is great but visuals will really help the story. None of the animations have been truly accurate not even the invasion which is always lauded by fans for being perfect despite costumes being wrong (zoe in the wrong outfit in episode 1) and characters being in the wrong location (benton in a car rather than on the roof if memory serves me right). Doesn’t stop it being great to watch though.
Professor Flibble
July 4th, 2026 - 8:34pmI don’t see what the issue is really, we know what every character in The Myth Makers is supposed to look like, we don’t have many photos but we do have at least photos of most of the cast members in costume. Same with The Massacre, and in that case we don’t have a photo of Hartnell as the Abbot but we do know he wore a white gown and skullcap, both from the memory of a fan who watched on broadcast and Peter Purves’ recollection.
War Chief.
July 4th, 2026 - 8:52pmI don’t know….Dr Who Should Not Be a Cartoon…
I should wear that on a t shirt…..
Interesting about the Abbot of Amboise’s costume….I didn’t even know that…
I figured he would look like when William Hartnell was dressed as a Monk in The Time Meddler…
War Chief.
July 4th, 2026 - 9:22pmPS – well, on the cover of the Target novel The Massacre, that’s just how he did look….
Missyrules
July 4th, 2026 - 9:58pmIts probably a white outfit as that was the standard dress code for clerics etc at the time the story was set.
War Chief.
July 4th, 2026 - 10:06pmIt’s one of my favourite stories….I’ve played the audio version hundreds of times….
Robert and Simon Duvall…..try listening to it without getting those two mixed up…!
War Chief.
July 4th, 2026 - 10:43pmFYI….getting back on track….Max Adrian was so wonderful in Up Pompeii…..
I would have loved to see him as King Priam….
Gordon
July 5th, 2026 - 9:11amThe most accurate one was ice warriors (they pretty much tried to follow camera scripts to the letter) and people at the time complained the animation was a bit in the dull stilted side and too captain pugwash
Bookcollector
July 5th, 2026 - 1:31pmI rather like the ice warriors animation. It goes to show Gordon that no matter what the animation teams do someone will still complain!
War Chief.
July 5th, 2026 - 1:39pmI remember the Ice Warriors video….1998…? That had still photos and bits of the soundtrack from parts 2 and 3….
I thought that was quite well done…
Bookcollector
July 5th, 2026 - 2:08pmIt was also only about 15 mins long meaning 33 or so minutes of the story were missing. I was pleased they included it on the DVD though but I do prefer the full animation to the edited version.
War Chief.
July 5th, 2026 - 2:14pmBut that female singing at the start of each episode…! To my young mind, it sounded like a….lady of the night, in her fifties, who’d just drunk a bottle of gin….
Bookcollector
July 5th, 2026 - 4:19pmWhen I watch classic who I only watch the opening titles of episode 1 and the closing titles of the final episode. I skip the rest. The exception is the first time I watch something in which case I watch the whole episodes but after that I just watch the story, it saves time lol.
War Chief.
July 5th, 2026 - 4:27pmBut with Classic Who (well, the Hartnell and Troughton years) sometimes each story would have a totally new introduction bit….
Think War Machines, or Space Pirates….War Games….oh, loads of others…
Bookcollector
July 5th, 2026 - 4:55pmI still skip the actual titles on the black and white era. The reprises I watch on those are only the ones that are significantly different
War Chief.
July 5th, 2026 - 5:02pmI fast forward the Tom Baker titles…..but that really does get old, after a bit….!
And the actual story is too good….
Auton
July 5th, 2026 - 5:31pmHow can people skip the titles. They are the best bit!
War Chief.
July 5th, 2026 - 5:36pmWell as we’ve been debating, there are titles and titles….stop me if I get technical….
My Revenge of the Cybermen video has all the titles taken out….!
Amypondfan
July 5th, 2026 - 10:11pmI skip the titles on the in-between episodes as well. I’ve seen them hundreds of times i don’t need to watch again!
bookcollector
July 5th, 2026 - 10:13pmIt’s just something I’ve always done after the first watch of any story. I watch the full story in one go so I don’t need to watch the titles of every episode.
War Chief.
July 5th, 2026 - 10:26pmSame with Blake’s 7…..fantastic opening music, but I usually end up fast forwarding the credits…
DalekAgent
July 1st, 2026 - 7:15pmHas there been any news or rumours of the next collection set or animation because i was hoping we would of had some news by now
Gordon
July 1st, 2026 - 7:43pmBased upon the usual turn around of them (nothing in the works as of march 2025 and the next one not starting till a new deal is in place Animation is probably a couple of months away. Going by the last couple of years the collection announcement is usually at some point this month
DalekAgent
July 2nd, 2026 - 10:01amFingers crossed then and even though it will most likely be either season 11 or 16 which are still good seasons, i am hoping for a second doctor box set at last and im hoping for season 4 first but of course we a still missing 4 episodes of the wheel in space
Prof Horner
July 2nd, 2026 - 3:22pmI read on the comments section of Prowls latest YouTube video, that TARDIS TIME GIRL IS working on a Highlanders animation. What a pity that The BBC are reluctant to use her work. Her The Wheel in Space animation better than many of recent official releases in my opinion. Obviously no announcements today on anything Who related.
Missyrules
July 2nd, 2026 - 3:51pmProf, good as wheel is its nowhere near good enough for a bbc commercial release. I love it but for a commercial release that people are going to pay money for its just not accurate enough in terms of the actors portrayed.
Gordon
July 2nd, 2026 - 7:59pmIf it was anounced tomorow I can pretty much guarantee it will get crapped on for looking cheap and the liknesses being a little off. No matter how good the animations are they are never good enough. It could have Pixar money poured into it and it’s still not enough. Even the likes of Moonbase had people complaining about it looking too cheap when footage for it was first released and yet now people would beg and plead for the animations to look like that again. Personally having thought on it I would like it if the official animation looked like the minisode. I think there is more than enough room for both to exist side by side
Bookcollector
July 2nd, 2026 - 8:39pmGordon is right, good as it is it would be complained about if released as the official animation. I agree about the minisode. That was well done. I enjoyed savages as it helped tell the story so a simpler animation isn’t for me necessarily a bad thing. I would just like more animations so I’ll be happy with anything.
Missyrules
July 2nd, 2026 - 8:41pmYes, that’s the point I was trying to make Gordon, whatever is done is immediately rubbished online, and even though I really like wheel I can see many complaints coming in unless it had a big chunk of money thrown at it to smooth it out.
Rob
July 2nd, 2026 - 10:02pmThey told Izzy that 3D isn’t something they want anymore, I guess after the awful Web 3 and Toymaker it just isn’t the way to go. I just wish they’d spend more time on making the making the animations look like the actors.
Gordon
July 2nd, 2026 - 11:13pmBear in mind that’s what they told her. Whether or not that was genuine thoughts or they were just trying to spare her feelings or they had their own plans for wheel is not clear. It is worth noting that lz has done work for both the toymaker and savages recons so they aren’t against using her completely.
I didn’t even think toymaker was that bad.
Bit unconventional and not perfect but the style fitted the serialest nature of the story. Wouldn’t have it for every story.
Bookcollector
July 3rd, 2026 - 3:09amOnce you get used to it toymaker is fine. It’s not a great story but the animation brings it to life. But that particular style I think fits the story uniquely. It’s not one that would work for other stories.
Prowl 1701
July 3rd, 2026 - 3:20amI actually like the Toymaker animation, like Gordon, I think it fits the surreal nature of the story, though I also don’t think it would work for most stories. Most of you know I love Iz and Steve’s animation for Wheel, but I often mention in videos as well that I did enjoy the mini-episode of Wheel done by Sun And Moon as well, really wish the BBC would use them again as I find the Macra animation to be one of the best. I am very much looking forward to seeing the Highlanders animation that Iz and Steve are making.
Doctor Mysterio
June 30th, 2026 - 11:27amSad news today of Doctor Who author and editor Justin Richards passing away at only 64.
Bookcollector
June 30th, 2026 - 12:46pmGods that’s a shock. Right I’ll have to read one of his books again. Enjoyed a lot of work over the years
Bookcollector
June 30th, 2026 - 12:54pmJust found out he had been living with early on-set dementia for 10 years. Very sad. Think I’ll read the sands of time again this week.
War Chief.
June 30th, 2026 - 12:57pmAlas….The Sands of Time and The Clockwise Man are two particular favourites of mine….
Bookcollector
July 3rd, 2026 - 3:11amGone a bit left field and decided to read grave matter this weekend. Haven’t read it since it was released in 2000!
Prof Horner
June 25th, 2026 - 3:31pmSad news of Nicholas Evans .the last remaining sixties Dalek operator .passing. The last issue of DWM had interview with him . R I P Nick.
Auton
June 26th, 2026 - 7:22amReally sad news, was only watching the Romans the other day. Does that mean Mike Mungarvan is now the earliest surviving Dalek operator?
Prof Horner
June 26th, 2026 - 9:00amAs far as I know Ricky Newby from Day of the Daleks is still alive. So he is the earliest living Dalek operator.
War Chief.
June 26th, 2026 - 9:01amAlas…I just watched The Romans the other week….I had no idea that Didius was also the Slyther….!
War Chief.
June 26th, 2026 - 5:45pmPS – Didius not to be confused with Delos, who was also a Morok in The Space Museum….
Still, Never Mind the Moroks….
Mr Greel
June 22nd, 2026 - 5:27pmWith SDCC coming up next month has anyone heard/seen any mention of the new Who Funko Pops being released there or any other news on release date assuming they’ll still be going ahead with producing them?
Also wondering if FP will be producing any new Who merchandise for SDCC. We were promised more Tardis Console pins this year but no more have been listed yet since the 9th/10th Console pin.
booboo
June 22nd, 2026 - 5:31pmOn FP watch this space, on Funko no idea, gone very quiet, will probably have to wait until they start to reveal their SDCC exclusives to see if they are in the mix.
War Chief.
June 22nd, 2026 - 5:32pmNo chance of a Tardis Console….? I know, I’ve heard of snowballs in hell…..
Radburn
June 24th, 2026 - 3:22amI too, am after any upcoming Funko Pops. I think we may see the 10th. Doctor & Tardis & the 15th. Doctor becoming available or at least I hope so?
War Chief.
June 22nd, 2026 - 2:21pmAlas, David Daker has passed away….
bookcollector
June 22nd, 2026 - 2:56pm“Oh noooo!” as he said in nightmare of Eden. Sad to see he’s gone. He was great in time warrior and nightmare. And in lots of tv series and a fair few movies.
War Chief.
June 22nd, 2026 - 3:02pmHe was an excellent comic foil in The Time Warrior….’a Norman ninny with a mighty nose….’
And, having watched Destiny of the Daleks and City of Death 2 days ago, I could certainly watch Nightmare of Eden again….with the mismatched Mandrels…
bookcollector
June 22nd, 2026 - 3:16pmBeen thinking of watching eden myself recently so might have to watch it this week.
War Chief.
June 22nd, 2026 - 3:34pmOh, and The Time Warrior…..’What say you Toadface, are there no women amongst the stars…?’
That may not be absolutely right, but you get the idea…
James
June 16th, 2026 - 11:09pmSo with the series out to tender got me thinking after watching The Rest Is Entertainment ..so BBC Studios is a main contender to win the contract..but what about Big Finish? They have loads sofa talented writers, Nick Briggs is the in charge, hundreds of stories they could work into televised episodes, have done animations for lost stories.
Briggs as Showrunner is a great choice.
Gordon
June 16th, 2026 - 11:28pmThey have zero tv experience plus they don’t have any studio space or equipment. The amount of investment to even get on the shortlist for consideration would financially sink them without a trace.
James
June 17th, 2026 - 12:39amBBC Studios could be the funders/produces with Big Finish as the writers/creatives.
bookcollector
June 17th, 2026 - 12:52amJames big finish would still have to considerably contribute to the budget. Estimates say around 3 million an episode (half of the Disney deal budget) is required. There is no way big finish could fund a TV series. As Gordon says they would need to buy a set of studios and hire the production personnel. There is a huge difference between creating audio stories and running a major TV production
Gordon
June 17th, 2026 - 1:11amAdd to what bookcollector said bbc studios aren’t going to put people in charge of creative that has never written for tv before. Briggs is simply a non starter for that reason alone.
I’ve said this before I don’t want any long term doctor who writers being put in charge of the show and that extends to big finish too. A fresh approach is heavily needed
Missyrules
June 17th, 2026 - 1:20amReeltime pictures are a good example of why big finish would struggle to make doctor who on TV. Reeltime are a company that makes visual content for other companies including TV stations abroad. But when it comes to drama, specifically doctor who, Keith barnfather has made no secret that he has struggled with budgets and logistics even for his shorter dramas. Big finish have no capacity to make TV shows whilst Reeltime shows the reality of making dramas and science fiction particularly is the need for a great deal of money, time and experience. To start from scratch would be hugely expensive and the chances of big finish surviving would be slim. Not to mention that the BBC would be highly unlikely to give the future of the show to a company that has never made a TV show and has no capacity to do so. BBC studios will not be able to fund big finish to make the show. The tender requires a company that can bring the show in. If BBC studios make the show it will be them on their own with a much reduced budget – not necessarily a bad thing as it would force more creativity in the writing and production side rather than a reliance on expensive special effects or in partnership with a company that can provide an increased budget. Doctor who is very expensive to make and I do think that along with the current public perception of the show will put a lot of companies off. I’ve read several articles quoting companies that expressed concerns over budgets and viability.
Rob
June 22nd, 2026 - 4:55pmI certainly feel that whoever takes over needs to look at the vast amount of stories from BF, NA and BBC books for episodes. Human Nature worked very well as an adaption.
War Chief.
June 13th, 2026 - 1:21pmAlas, just had a look at Dr Who magazine, and it says Barbara Kinghorn has died….
She was brilliant as Timmin….the most stylish and crafty villain that the Doctor never actually met…
bookcollector
June 13th, 2026 - 2:41pmAlas another one gone.
War Chief.
June 13th, 2026 - 3:26pmI’ll have to watch my Caves of Androzani video….recorded from UK Gold goodness knows when…
Missyrules
June 13th, 2026 - 11:15amDavies had said everyone is wrong doctor who is not cancelled. That’s alright then, Russell always tells the truth. Can’t wait to see his completed Christmas special after the BBC loved his script that definitely was written. Oh, wait…
Prof Horner
June 13th, 2026 - 3:32pmI think it is unforgivable that RTD is now saying that he never wrote a script for a Christmas special. I sure there was many fans who were looking forward to this Christmas special. I can’t say I was one. RTD is a effectively saying he lied about the Christmas special, which is not very nice way to treat the loyal fans who have still supported him over the last couple of years. I wonder how DWM will spin this.
War Chief.
June 13th, 2026 - 3:41pmI was looking forward to it….partly because it would have been 18 long months since the last Dr Who, partly to put to bed once and for all Billie Piper (that sounded better in my head) and find out finally who the 16th Doctor would be..
So even though I’m more a Classics fan….its still fun to have a little new Who now and again…
James
June 13th, 2026 - 3:58pmHe said he had written it 3 words in dwm…..the bbc said that he was writing one when they announced after Disney+ deal ended…Murray told said multiple versions had been written…so what had he been doing since may 2025?
Then had everyone on the edge of there seats a few weeks ago when he was on radio 2 all happy and laughing saying an announcement would be coming soon.
If anything he shouldn’t have said anything.
What a way to end 20 years of modern who. At least the classic era ended better and ace and the doctor walked off looking forward to more adventures. Now we are just left with so many questions unanswered. Reality War was rewritten to let Ncutti leave…why didn’t they wrap up more at the same time. They pretty much knew Disney wouldn’t pick up another season so they had the chance…not leave like it did.
War Chief.
June 13th, 2026 - 4:12pmA crap Omega….all that stupid fuss about a baby that I couldn’t have cared less about….it was a rubbish final story, really….Survival was indeed much better….
And it was supposed to be in an alternative Hackney, according to the teaser…which made us all think of Susan, Shoreditch and Coal Hill school…Oh well, I moaned about all that at the time…
Bookcollector
June 13th, 2026 - 6:45pmConsidering they wrapped up the omega/rani story in 30 mins they had plenty of time to make more of it, that’s what was so disappointing about it. But as war chief says I talked about that at the time and frankly it’s that quality of writing that makes me realise I’m not to bothered when or if who comes back. I do think the lies about a special were very ill-judged. It’s very disrespectful to fans especially those who did support Davies’ era. Still I was going to use the special as the final decider (beware the mistfall, sorry, sorry) but I think my mind is made up now after the lies. I’m happy with who I have and it’s more than enough to see me into my dotage lol
Bookcollector
June 13th, 2026 - 6:50pmI agree as well chief, I didn’t really get the whole child thing. Seemed rather pointless to me. But then bigeneration was a legend in the giggle and by the reality war the doctor “often thinks bigeneration is the time lords way around their sterility.” Just poor writing as far as I’m concerned. As I say I’ve more than enough who material to keep me going.
War Chief.
June 13th, 2026 - 7:07pmWe cannot return to Terradon, Bookcollector….because we have never been there….
When Mistfall comes, the giants leave the swamp….!
Bookcollector
June 13th, 2026 - 7:13pmAlways thought that should have been
When Mistfall comes, the perfectly average-sized leave the swamp….!
James
June 13th, 2026 - 7:16pmAnyone heard what a certain Ian Levine thinks?
Missyrules
June 13th, 2026 - 7:23pmI’m sure it will be a very calm and considered argument James!
Amypondfan
June 13th, 2026 - 7:25pmFrom what I’ve seen he is mainly just touting more of his AI slop
War Chief.
June 13th, 2026 - 7:32pmSome Marshmen were bigger than others….
Some Marshmens mothers were bigger than other….no, no good….too convoluted….
Missyrules
June 13th, 2026 - 7:38pmToo convoluted? Quick phone Russell! Can you get some saccharine smaltchz in as well? Perfect!
War Chief.
June 13th, 2026 - 8:05pmActually the Mandrels made me laugh…they really were all shapes and sizes….tall, short, fat, thin….which showed creativity I suppose by the writers….
Missyrules
June 13th, 2026 - 8:58pmOr a casting call that forgot to but a required height in!
Andy R
June 12th, 2026 - 9:40pmFor anyone who wants to jump back and relive the 1988 KLF classic, Doctorin’ the Tardis, BBC 4 just reached the 9th June episode where they make an appearance.
War Chief.
June 12th, 2026 - 9:43pmI hate that song…..
Missyrules
June 12th, 2026 - 9:58pmUrghh Just had a horrible shiver down the spine… definitely one of those who moments to consigned to the forgotten pile!
War Chief.
June 12th, 2026 - 10:06pmAnd I really love 80s music…..but that is most definitely the exception….
Worse than The Chicken Song….worse than I’ll Sail This Ship Alone…..
simon.ss1
June 13th, 2026 - 2:12pmWhat we really need now is for the 1985 classic, Doctor In Distress by Who Dares, to be re-released…
simon.ss1
June 13th, 2026 - 2:16pmSorry, got the name of the group wrong. But Who Cares?
Missyrules
June 13th, 2026 - 2:42pmIf they released doctor in distress again it might kill it off completely!
War Chief.
June 12th, 2026 - 7:04pmI feel most sorry for Dr Who Magazine staff….they’ve got to keep it going for 3 more years at least…
Jamie
June 12th, 2026 - 7:57pmThey’ve got plenty of EU content to cover.
War Chief.
June 12th, 2026 - 8:13pmEuropean Union …..?
FH
June 12th, 2026 - 8:22pmExpanded Universe.
War Chief.
June 12th, 2026 - 8:31pmOh that….
Expanded universe….why didn’t they ask someone who was there….?
Missyrules
June 12th, 2026 - 10:00pmWell as a piece of real estate it’s worthless…
War Chief.
June 12th, 2026 - 10:12pmUh…uh….Shada…..?
Missyrules
June 13th, 2026 - 12:28amWhy would you want to rule the universe? I mean as a piece of real estate it’s worthless. There’s no one to sell it too.
Shada. I think lol
Rob
June 22nd, 2026 - 4:57pmMost of DW magazine is classic content anyway, I guess that’s most of the market! I would have thought with no Nu Who, sales won’t be as strong.
SV7
June 12th, 2026 - 3:11pmI don’t suppose anyone has heard any news regarding future animations? December 2024 seems like a very long time ago…
bookcollector
June 12th, 2026 - 4:14pmAll very quiet but it wouldn’t surprise me if we get an animation announced in the next few months.
Gordon
June 13th, 2026 - 6:50amWell considering what they said in march 2025 (nothing in the works but hopefully soon) I’m not expecting anything till autumn with the turnaround time of them. I’ve heard there are things (plural) in the works though
Button
June 12th, 2026 - 2:36pmGiven the recent news concerning the main series, would I be right in thinking that the Whoniverse as a concept is over as well?
Scotel
June 12th, 2026 - 3:50pmThe Whoniverse is nothing new, the branding will be done though.
War Chief.
June 11th, 2026 - 5:39pmIt’s a pity Dr Who isn’t like Star Wars, with multiple spin offs…..
We could have a series or two with Paul McGann’s Doctor, with the leather coat and wooden sonic, whilst the high up people decide about the show’s future….
Missyrules
June 11th, 2026 - 6:35pmYou still need to find someone to make it though
War Chief.
June 11th, 2026 - 6:45pmWhilst I’m in flights of fancy mode, Edward Tudor Pole would be a great 16th Doctor….
Not manic and full of energy a la Crystal Maze, but a rather grumpy William Hartnell or John Hurt type….
Jamie
June 12th, 2026 - 7:57pmWe’ve had plenty of spin-offs and with 8, at Big Finish. Its not *less* than the show because its a different medium.
Professor Flibble
June 13th, 2026 - 1:06amI would love to have listened to tons of Big Finish by now but it being audio-only has always been a barrier for me and many other fans, and I wish people would stop ignoring that in these sorts of discussions. I’m not ruling out that I will have found a way to enjoy it at some point, but at the moment I can’t consider it an appropriate substitute for the show.
I struggle to visualise the stories in my mind and one of my favourite things about Doctor Who is its visual spectacle. I like the monsters. I like the planets. I like seeing the characters. A lot of hardcore Big Finish fans wonder why more people don’t get into it without realising that audio really isn’t for everyone and it’s very much an acquired taste.
Professor Flibble
June 13th, 2026 - 1:28amAdditionally, just because Big Finish has a gigantic back catalogue, and they’re still pumping out tons of audio stories, why can’t people still also want spin-off content that they can watch? I love that Big Finish exists and that its done so much, what I *have* listened to I’ve mostly liked, we’re incredibly lucky to have them, but I don’t want their audio output to be ALL that Doctor Who’s recorded expanded universe content is.
I’m begging for animated content. I’ve said about it before here recently, had people saying how unfeasible it is, doesn’t stop me yearning for it. It doesn’t seem right that Doctor Who – the biggest sandbox in science fiction and the perfect family sci-fi – its only original animated content is Scream of the Shalka, Infinite Quest, Dreamland…and, well, that Daleks! series. Great to hear about the Cbeebies series but I’d hope that’s just the start. Because there’s so much untapped potential. So many great expanded universe characters we’ve never seen on screen, so many new planets we could see, the chance to see Doctors come back full-time without their age being a concern. To see Doctor Who leave the dull confines of modern day Earth far more frequently without budget being an issue.
Just because some people don’t feel like they need it doesn’t mean others can’t want it.
Rob
June 13th, 2026 - 2:14pmI could never sit there and listen to BF, as my mind would wander. Much better when I was travelling or doing chores to play in the background
Jamie
June 11th, 2026 - 4:20pmHope more people take this time to get into Big Finish. SO good.
DDDDD
June 12th, 2026 - 5:50amThey will need to have a lot of money and time then. Not to mention an uncaring attitude towards canon and continuity,
Jamie
June 12th, 2026 - 7:58pmNot really? I’ve been buying them since I was an apprentice. They respect canon and continuity too.
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June 11th, 2026 - 12:33pmTo slightly take away from the doom and gloom, it’s my understanding that the show isn’t cancelled? We’re just waiting on a new production team right ?
daz
June 11th, 2026 - 12:57pmYes. Just the Christmas Special cancelled.
The internet is going on like it has been fully cancelled.
Tender will take about 6 months going by other bbc shows timescales. After pre production, writing and casting I can’t see it going into filming production until Summer 2027 at the earliest.
I expect it to launch again in 2028.
Amypondfan
June 11th, 2026 - 1:45pmSituation with who is different though. This is a very expensive show that at the moment has a limited appeal with audiences. Add to that many companies seeing this as a poisoned chalice with the viscous fans on the Internet complaining about every decision and I don’t know if this will be an easy run to a new series. Tom spilsbury said after the Disney deal to expect 5-6 years delay. I think that’s not an unreasonable time frame for a company having to start from scratch. I also think the show needs to take time for a major reassessment. I think 2027 is very optimistic.
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June 11th, 2026 - 2:05pmWith all the negativity, it not not beyond the realms of possibility that, if a new production team and sponsor is found quickly, then we could get a Christmas special 2027? 18 months from now, a singular episode, let’s hope
Amypondfan
June 11th, 2026 - 2:11pmFrom a news outlet…
“Speaking to several unnamed production companies involved in making UK drama, however, Deadline found hesitation about taking the show on, after concerns over recent storylines and Davies’ “sledgehammer” approach to tackling topics of diversity.
“You would have to be mad,” one source said. “[It’s a] bit of a nightmare for any producer in this market with the shadow of the Disney fallout,” said another. A third suggested the series’ budget would likely be around $3 million per episode — half of the budget for the episodes Disney previously funded.
The report tallies with comments from former Doctor Who Magazine editor Tom Spilsbury, who last year suggested it would likely be “five or six years before we see anything new,” as the series’ next incarnation is determined. “At which point, it will be the children of 2005 who will be bringing the show back, just as Russell predicted. As ever, time will tell.”
War Chief.
June 11th, 2026 - 2:19pmSo….the Children of Earth will eventually bring back Dr Who….!
FH
June 11th, 2026 - 4:50pmI think y’all are being way too optimistic implying it’ll be back 2027/2028. The reason there’s so much ‘negativity’ is because the show is now officially in essentially the same place as it was in 1989: not cancelled, but it’s off the air with no commitment as to when it’ll come back. The only difference this time is that the BBC has put it ‘out to tender’ which, while can be seen as a hope, such a thing is usually done as a last resort. It’s a whole other beast than simply waiting on a new production team. They’re looking for an outside company willing to adopt a massive, expensive and currently controversial brand at it’s lowest point to essentially start the show again from scratch (in terms of the production side of it, not necessarily the story). It’s simply a way of keeping the show alive by offloading risk, not a sign of smooth sailing. Until a production company actually steps up, the show is effectively back in the Wilderness Years.
Pipkin
June 11th, 2026 - 8:12pmSo that would at least give them time to put together The wilderness years volumes 1 and 2 for bluray.
Amypondfan
June 11th, 2026 - 8:42pmPipkin the collection sets are completely independent from the show. Different funding and producers.
Pipkin
June 11th, 2026 - 10:39pmIt was meant as a joke. Meaning the show will be off air for x number of years.
Amypondfan
June 10th, 2026 - 3:05pmWonder if the shutting down of the main show will affect the collection drama trailers? I assume it won’t but what do we think?
Missyrules
June 10th, 2026 - 3:49pmDon’t think so Amy. Different funding for one thing. That and really they tend to be location shoots.
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June 10th, 2026 - 12:49pmBooboo, do you think the current development with the show impacts the figures? Feels like the last couple of years have seen a real up turn in amount of new figures we got, from b and m and also character themselves, do you think now we go back to not getting many at all?
booboo
June 10th, 2026 - 12:52pmI don’t think it will make much difference for now, the big turn may come if CO decide not to renew the licence, B&M are cutting back product lines as well i read so no guarantee on the future of sets there.