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BBC opens Doctor Who tender
The gist
BBC opened bidding on Doctor Who's next season on Sep 17, 2026, for 2028/2029.
The winner starts with a new Doctor, and the show's home is open.
How it unfolded
- Jun 2026BBC announced the tender and that Russell T Davies and Bad Wolf exited; the BBC canceled the 2026 Christmas special.
- Sep 17, 2026BBC officially opened bidding and published its Invitation to Tender for independent production companies to pitch for a multi-episodic series (including specials) for transmission in 2028/2029.
- Oct 2, 2026Deadline for initial submissions at 2pm UK time, to prove a company is eligible.