The lowest ever viewing figures, an identity crisis for the show and a confusing Billie Piper-based cliffhanger – whoever takes on the BBC fantasy drama has quite the job on their hands … The announcement that the BBC has abandoned the planned Doctor Who Christmas special , and is ending its part...
Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/jun/10/a-poisoned-chalice-will-doctor-who-survive-russell-t-davies-exit)