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BBC Studios boss addresses future of Doctor Who as fans await news on beloved show
- With fans still awaiting news on Doctor Who beyond this year's Christmas special, Zai Bennett told Deadline he won't speak for the BBC but said 'we're all in it together.'
- Disney announced it would not partner on future seasons after its 2022 co‑production deal, leaving the BBC with a funding shortfall of millions of pounds per hour.
- Billie Piper's surprise return closed the last series with a cliffhanger as Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor regenerated into her likeness, but producers have not confirmed if she is the Doctor or a new character.
- The BBC reiterated it remains committed and will announce plans in due course, with Kate Phillips, Chief Content Officer, BBC, and Lindsay Salt, Director of Drama, BBC, affirming support for Doctor Who.
- BBC Studios' U.S. standing offers commercial avenues as it has five paid developments with U.S. networks and streamers, including higher-budget projects costing $6.8M per hour.
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