Doctor Who TV – 17 September 2026
The BBC has officially opened the production tender for Doctor Who’s next era, inviting pitches for a new flagship series targeting transmission in 2028/29. The call sets out requirements including out-of-London (preferably Welsh) production, a 25% diversity target for crews, and at least one newly created companion, while leaving the showrunner model, story format and the Doctor’s gender open to pitch. Applications close on 2 October, with a winner expected to be announced in March 2027.