Doctor Who News from 2026

Home Media Release

The official launch of the DVD, Blu-ray, and Steelbook in the UK, featuring a "Deep Dive" documentary on the making of the special effects.

Ianto's Shrine to close in Cardiff Bay

From Cardiff Bay Management "It has been a great tribute to a wonderful show that ended in 2009. Mermaid Quay has been happy to support since then. This area has other plans now I'm afraid."

Two 'Missing' Episodes from The Daleks’ Master Plan are Found

The two episodes: The Nightmare Begins and Devil’s Planet were from the third series entitled The Daleks’ Master Plan. The episodes, thought to be lost forever, were found by Film is Fabulous! – a charitable trust run by film collectors, cinema lovers and vintage television enthusiasts.

BBC puts Doctor Who out to competitive tender and the 2026 Christmas Special is cancelled

The BBC will put Doctor Who out to competitive tender this year. Doctor Who remains an important part of the BBC . After careful consideration, the BBC, Russell T Davies and Bad Wolf have collectively decided not to go ahead with the previously announced Doctor Who Christmas episode.

The Fugitive Doctor's sonic screwdriver is introduced exclusively for Circuit Breaker

BBC 'working hard' on future of Doctor Who, new BBC director general says

Speaking ahead of the release of the BBC's 2026 annual report, Matt Brittin said the franchise was "going out to tender", meaning the programme will be offered to other platforms. He also added that the show had "regenerated multiple times in its 60-plus year history" and would "do so again".

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdejez0zlpno

Doctor Who clips are featured in a BBC advertisement titled "What has the BBC ever done for me? Shown during the World Cup Final

The trailer was shown during the 2026 World Cup Final