It's been a little over a year since the new series was released. «Doctor Who» , but a Christmas special is planned for this year. News about the series will also be coming soon.
When Russell T. Davies, who will be writing the special, was asked about possible news about the new Doctor on BBC Radio 2 on Monday, June 1, he replied, "You'll get an announcement. The BBC is going through a press release, which, as you know, is like the Jurassic period. And 57 people have to approve every word. So, I promise you, in about a week or two, there will be some kind of press release, and yet I can hear the work slowing down even as I say it.".
Read on to find out everything we know so far about the 2026 Christmas special: what it's about, who will star, and more.
Will there be a Christmas special? «Doctor Who» in 2026?
Yes! It was announced in October 2025. Davis is set to write the script for the special episode.
When will the Christmas special air? «Doctor Who» 2026?
As the title of the special suggests, the holiday episodes «Doctor Who» will air on Christmas Day, December 25th. However, it should be noted that the exact date has not yet been announced. , And It is unclear where exactly the show will air in the US, as the BBC's partnership with Disney+ has ended.
«"The BBC remains fully committed to the series «Doctor Who» , which remains one of our all-time favourite dramas, and we are thrilled that Russell T Davies has agreed to write another spectacular Christmas special for us in 2026," said Lindsay Salt, BBC Director of Drama, in a statement.
Who will be in the cast of the Christmas special? «Doctor Who» 2026?
Nothing has been announced about this yet, although it seems that Billie Piper simply has to at least appear on stage, because...
Where did I leave off? Doctor Who« ?
The Fifteenth Doctor, played by Ncuti Gatwa, shifted in time by one degree, used his regenerative energy to fix everything. In doing so, he triggered the regeneration process... in Billie Piper, who previously played Rose Tyler's companion alongside the Ninth (Christopher Eccleston) and Tenth (David Tennant) Doctors. The main mystery is who exactly she's playing now. There are several possibilities.
What will the Christmas special be about? «Doctor Who» 2026?
That remains to be seen. Presumably, it will explain Piper's appearance, but will she continue to appear in episodes after the special, or will that be the end of it?
Will there be another season? «Doctor Who» ?
Yes, it seems to be true. The BBC's statement about the Christmas special also included the following from Salt: "We can assure fans that the Doctor is not going anywhere, and we will announce plans for the next season in due course, ensuring the TARDIS remains at the heart of the BBC's focus.".
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