‘Doctor Who’ Producer Pushes Back on ‘Dead Show’ Rumors and Comment’s on Show’s Future

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Former *Doctor Who* writer Robert Shearman recently worried fans by saying he believes the show is “more dead now than it’s ever been.”

The show’s producer, Jane Tranter, responded to the criticism in an interview with BBC Radio Wales, firmly stating that the comments were “both rude and untrue.”

I learned from Tranter that the show is definitely still in production! Apparently, the BBC and BBC Studios teamed up with Disney+ to make 26 episodes, and we’ve already seen 21 of them.

There are five more episodes of *The War Between The Land And The Sea* coming up. After those air, we’ll all work together to decide what’s next for *Doctor Who*.

Tranter reassured fans that the team is dedicated to the show and explained that television production has evolved significantly over time.

This show has been running for sixty years, and we’ve been consistently producing it since 2005—over twenty years now. It’s natural for a show to evolve over that time, and it shouldn’t stay exactly the same forever. So, changes are inevitable. But one thing is certain: the Doctor will return, and we’ll all just have to wait and see when and who takes on the role next.”

At the Edinburgh TV Festival, BBC Chief Content Officer Kate Phillips assured Doctor Who fans that the show will continue, even if Disney+ is no longer involved. She stated, “Doctor Who isn’t going anywhere. Disney has been a fantastic partner, and we’ll continue working with them on ‘The War Between The Land And The Sea’ next year. However, the show will remain on the BBC, with or without Disney. The TARDIS isn’t going anywhere either!”

The show is going through a transition right now. Ncuti Gatwa finished his run as the Doctor with an unexpected transformation into Billie Piper, a plot twist that made a lot of news.

Season 15 is seeing fewer viewers compared to past seasons. The first four episodes averaged 3.1 million, a decrease from 3.9 million for Ncuti Gatwa’s first season and significantly lower than the 5 million who tuned in for Jodie Whittaker’s final season. While the premiere attracted 3.6 million viewers, ratings dropped to 2.8 million by the fourth episode.

While some people online think recent storylines are causing fewer viewers to watch *Doctor Who*, there’s no solid proof that’s the primary cause. What’s clear is that the BBC is dedicated to ensuring the show continues for years to come and maintains its history.

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2025-10-18 16:45