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[BBC] 2026 Christmas Special cancelled (www.bbc.co.uk)
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[–] 15 points 4 months ago (1 child)

So I guess this means that not only will that massive cliffhanger not be resolved for years, but whatever resolution we do get, assuming anyone picks this up, won't be what they originally had in mind. Disappointing news, to be sure.

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    • [–] 6 points 4 months ago (3 children)

    I feel like this is a missed opportunity. Have a one-off special with Billy Piper, indicate that a lot of off screen adventures have happened, then transition into the next permanent Doctor.

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  • [–] 9 points 4 months ago (2 children)

    unpopular opinion but the Billy Piper reveal pissed me off. Not because I didn't want a Rose Tyler Doctor, but because I didn't want a stupid 'gotcha' moment where the Doctor sneezes and her face is gone or a single special with her as The Doctor. I wanted a FULL Rose Tyler Doctor season and pulling her in like this pretty much kills any chance of that.

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    • [–] 6 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    Exciting announcement! The one thing you thought you knew you were going to get isn't happening! We have no idea what's going to happen instead! Here's to the future!

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    • [–] 3 points 4 months ago (6 children)

    Looking forward to seeing Shonda Rimes or the company that makes those endless Law and Order tv shows bid for Doctor Who. I can't see anything good coming out of this sale.

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago (5 children)

    Its not a sale, it’s a supply tender.

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago (4 children)

    It's a "make it for us" with a cut of the IP rights.

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  • [–] 2 points 4 months ago (3 children)

    No, all IP rights remain with the BBC.

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago (2 children)

    Where did you read that?

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago* (1 child)

    The BBC’s open tender scheme is not new, it’s just new to Doctor Who. IP remains with the BBC on all tendered contracts. Besides, they’re not letting one of their biggest properties get out of their total control. The only time they ceded IP rights to an external producer was for the movie, and what a headache that was.

    But if you really need reassurance, this from the BBC Commissioning site:

    The BBC retains all IP in Doctor Who. BBC Studios will continue to lead the global distribution of Doctor Who as well as licensing, consumer products, digital and immersive experiences on behalf of the BBC.

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