"BBC In an interview with , BBC Studios Production Chief Zai Bennett spoke about the enduring relationship between British television and American audiences, as shown in the success of Baby Reindeer and the US import of BBC sitcom Ghosts. But there's no better evidence of this special relationship than the recent deal between the BBC and Disney+ to produce new episodes of Doctor Who."
"Ahead of the series' 60th anniversary, Disney+ joined in on the production of Doctor Who with a couple of big changes: the return of showrunner Russell T. Davies, who brought the show back from limbo in 2005, and Ncuti Gatwa taking on the torch of playing The Doctor. For a handful of specials and two full seasons, Disney+ was able to release new episodes of Doctor Who that enjoyed high production values, allowing for episodes filmed mostly on green screens or video walls."
"However, Disney chose not to renew the deal for more episodes, leaving the future of the show in question. "We're a big, important part of Doctor Who and are all motivated to make sure Doctor Who has a long and flourishing life," Bennett said. "We've got the Christmas special coming. After that, it's time for us all to work on it.""
Doctor Who began as an educational sci-fi show teaching history through time travel and grew into a major BBC cultural property over 60 years. Disney+ partnered with the BBC for the 60th anniversary, funding return of showrunner Russell T. Davies and casting Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor for specials and two seasons. The streaming deal enabled higher production values, including extensive green-screen and video-wall filming that showcased what the series can achieve with a larger budget. Disney chose not to renew the deal, creating uncertainty about the show's future despite confidence from BBC Studios leadership and a planned Christmas special. The series' longevity and cultural significance make renewal likely in some form, though the exact path forward remains unresolved.
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