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The episode discusses the cancellation of the Doctor Who Christmas special and features insights from former Doctor Who Magazine editor Tom Spilsbury.

It's (not) the end, but the moment has been prepared for! Well, not as such but a press release from the BBC confirms what we long suspected: there will not be a Christmas special nor were plans for one ever seriously pursued. Sad news to be sure, but we've cobbled together industry and wider fan reaction along with our own lengthy takes tinged with what we'd like to think is both optimism and realism. More importantly, we have former Doctor Who Magazine editor Tom Spilsbury to give us his rather more informed take on the whole situation. Brave Heart, Tegan, after all somewhere the tea is getting cold. Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon An update on the future of Doctor Who 'Doctor Who' Set To Be Off Air For Years Amid A Creative Regeneration That's Failing To Spark Enthusiasm Among Producers Russell T Davies on Instagram: "For the record, there was no script" Russell T Davies: Doctor Who hasn't been cancelled Bad Wolf Studios post on Instagram Steven Moffat on the Doctor Who news Andy Pryor also leaving Doctor Who Variety: 'Doctor Who' Christmas Special Not Going Forward as Russell T Davies and Bad Wolf Exit Series 'Doctor Who' Christmas Special Canceled, As Russell T…

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