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Doctor Who Showrunner Reveals What Killed the Show
Doctor Who's showrunner says BBC's slow response killed the series.
In brief
Doctor Who's showrunner says BBC's slow response killed the series. Doctor Who's former showrunner Russell T. Davies claims the BBC's delay in acting during a crisis led to the show's collapse after Disney's partnership failed. Originally reported by Polygon.
Doctor Who's revival failed
Doctor Who's revival with Disney lasted two seasons but didn't work out.
BBC delayed action
Russell T. Davies says the BBC's slow response during crisis killed Doctor Who.
BBC's crisis response
The BBC was a 'vast institution' dealing with press barons and right-wing media.
Regeneration gamble
Davies wanted Fifteenth Doctor to regenerate into Billie Piper as companion.
Regeneration failed
The BBC didn't act fast enough to include Billie Piper in the regeneration.
New plan for Doctor Who
Davies says the new plan will set Doctor Who free with a clean and bold future.
Doctor Who's future
Doctor Who is now up for competitive tender with BBC's financial troubles ongoing.
The essence
Doctor Who's former showrunner Russell T. Davies claims the BBC's delay in acting during a crisis led to the show's collapse after Disney's partnership failed.
