Delayed to Easter?
The BBC’s flagship sci-fi show is dominating entertainment headlines after industry reports revealed that the planned Doctor Who 2026 Christmas special may be delayed or entirely scrapped.
The Casting Bottleneck
Following Ncuti Gatwa's sudden departure, showrunner Russell T Davies had written a festive script starring Billie Piper. However, sources reveal production is frozen as producers struggle to lock down a permanent 16th Doctor before the winter deadline, meaning the episode might be pushed all the way to Easter 2027.
