About this episode
The episode discusses the end of the RTD2 era of Doctor Who and the implications of the BBC's decision to put the show out to competitive tender.
"As part of securing the next phase of the show for future generations, and in line with the BBC's Charter and Agreement requirements, the BBC will put Doctor Who out to competitive tender this year." And with those words, the era of RTD2 is officially over. The triumphant return, heralded in time for the 60th anniversary, has come to an end. There will be no 2026 Christmas special. We gather our team to discuss the breaking news, and share out thoughts, hopes and positives for the future.
People in this episode
Host: Kenny Smith
Topics covered
- Doctor Who
- RTD2
- BBC
- television news
- future of the show
Keywords
- Doctor Who
- RTD2
- BBC
- competitive tender
- 60th anniversary
- Christmas special
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC
Books & works: Doctor Who
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