Former Doctor Who Boss Admits Show "Never Recovered" From One Key Decision

Former Doctor Who boss admits show "never recovered" from one key decision

As Doctor Who enters another period of transition, with the results of its competitive tender process expected to be announced in spring 2027, Russell T Davies, who helmed the show for its most recent era, has revealed the decision he believes ultimately "f****d it from the start."Davies, who had previously revived the sci-fi series in 2005, returned as showrunner for its 60th anniversary in 2023, while the show also entered a co-production and …

Doctor Who on Disney+: Russell T. Davies Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Issues

Russell T. Davies, the celebrated showrunner behind Doctor Who's revival, has opened up about his experience with the show's transition to Disney+. In recent comments, Davies detailed the missteps and frustrations that accompanied this new partnership.

“They Didn’t Know the Slightest Thing About Doctor Who”: RTD Admits Disney Deal ‘Didn’t Work’

"I thought how have you bought Doctor Who without watching 'Blink'?!" Source

Doctor Who's Russell T. Davies Details Every Reason The Disney Era Failed

Doctor Who's Disney partnership was supposed to give the show a new lease of life - so why does showrunner Russell T Davies believe it failed?