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Having been in charge of the TARDIS since filming for the Thirteenth Doctor began in 2017, Showrunner Chris Chibnall and the Thirteenth Doctor, Jodie Whittaker, have confirmed they will be moving on from the most famous police box on Earth - and the universe. With a six-part season announced for the fall, and two specials already planned for 2022, BBC One has now asked for an additional final feature length adventure for the Thirteenth Doctor, to form a trio of specials for 2022, before the Doctor regenerates once more. After taking the helm of the show, Chris Chibnall made the ground-breaking decision to cast Jodie Whittaker as the first female Doctor. He also brought in ‘the fam’ of Tosin Cole (Ryan), Mandip Gill (Yaz) and Bradley Walsh (Graham), and cast the acclaimed Sacha Dhawan as the latest incarnation of The Master, plus Jo Martin as the mysterious Fugitive Doctor, adding new characters, layers and twists to the mythology of the show. Episodes such as ‘Rosa’, ‘Demons of the Punjab’ and ‘Spyfall’ have thrilled audiences across the globe garnering critical acclaim and award recognition, including two BAFTA Must See Moment nominations, along with multiple National Television Award, BAFTA Cymru, TV Choice, Screen Nation, Hugo, Saturn and Critics Choice nominations. Under Chris’ tenure, the series has been awarded the Visionary Awards TV Show of the Year, the Canadian Rockie Award from the BANFF Television Festival for best sci-fi and genre series, while Mandip Gill and Vinay Patel were recognized with wins from the Eastern Eye Awards. The 2020 series won Best Science Fiction Show voted for by readers at Radio Times.com, beating out competition from The Mandalorian, Lucifer and The Boys, as well as winning both Best Moment and Most Incredible Twist from the Digital Spy Reader Awards 2020, for ‘Fugitive Of The Judoon’ and ‘Ascension Of The Cybermen’. In 2019, the entire current cast and crew were awarded Honorary Doctorates by Sheffield Hallam University for their work on the show. As the Thirteenth Doctor, Jodie Whittaker stepped aboard the TARDIS to begin filming in 2017. As the first woman to play the iconic role, Jodie has thrilled audiences with her portrayal of the Time Lord, winning the hearts of Doctor Who fans across the globe. Jodie’s multi-layered, warm, funny and inspiring depiction of the Doctor not only created a first in Doctor Who history, but in 2020, Jodie was voted 2nd Most Popular Doctor of all time, coming within a whisker of her friend David Tennant, in a poll of more than 50,000 fans for Radio Times. Chris Chibnall says “Jodie and I made a ‘three series and out’ pact with each other at the start of this once-in-a-lifetime blast. So now our shift is done, and we’re handing back the TARDIS keys. “Jodie’s magnificent, iconic Doctor has exceeded all our high expectations. She’s been the gold standard leading actor, shouldering the responsibility of being the first female Doctor with style, strength, warmth, generosity and humour. She captured the public imagination and continues to inspire adoration around the world, as well as from everyone on the production. I can’t imagine working with a more inspiring Doctor – so I’m not going to! “For me, leading this exceptional team has been unrivalled creative fun, and one of the great joys of my career. I’m so proud of the people we’ve worked with and the stories we’ve told. To finish our time on the show with an additional Special, after the pandemic changed and challenged our production plans, is a lovely bonus. It’s great that the climax of the Thirteenth Doctor’s story will be at the heart(s) of the BBC’s centenary celebrations. “I wish our successors - whoever the BBC and BBC Studios choose - as much fun as we’ve had. They’re in for a treat!” Jodie Whittaker adds: “In 2017 I opened my glorious gift box of size 13 shoes. I could not have guessed the brilliant adventures, worlds and wonders I was to see in them. My heart is so full of love for this show, for the team who make it, for the fans who watch it and for what it has brought to my life. And I cannot thank Chris enough for entrusting me with his incredible stories. We knew that we wanted to ride this wave side by side and pass on the baton together. So here we are, weeks away from wrapping on the best job I have ever had. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to express what this role has given me. I will carry the Doctor and the lessons I’ve learnt forever. “I know change can be scary and none of us know what’s out there. That’s why we keep looking. Travel Hopefully. The Universe will surprise you. Constantly.” Piers Wenger, Director of BBC Drama, said: “Over the last four years Chris and Jodie have made Doctor Who history and their time on the show is indelibly marked on our memories. From Rosa Parks to Ascension of the Cybermen, Chris and Jodie have given Doctor Who some of its most life-affirming and tear-jerking moments to date and we are beyond excited to see what they have in store for us in the new series this Autumn. Jodie's final adventure to mark the BBC's Centenary in 2022 is set to be a Doctor Who Special to remember. I’d like to thank them both for their incredible work on the show.” Blake Callaway, GM of BBC AMERICA, said: “We’re incredibly grateful to have worked with Chris and Jodie as they ushered in a new era of the Doctor Who franchise, breaking new ground with one of TV’s most iconic heroes and bringing longstanding fans, and new viewers alike, three remarkable seasons. We’re very proud to be a part of a series that, fifty-seven years later, continues to reinvent itself, surprise and delight fans around the world.” Doctor Who is a BBC Studios production for BBC One and a BBC AMERICA co-production. BBC Studios are the international distributors for Doctor Who.

Deadline is reporting that the BBC is not commenting if Jodie Whittaker is set to quit as the 13th Doctor in the British broadcaster’s iconic sci-fi series Doctor Who. Nicola Methven of the Daily Mirror wrote that Whittaker’s departure is being kept under wraps while filming on Season 13 continues. A source informed the Daily Mirror saying: Among Whittaker leaving, her co-stars Bradley Walsh and Tosin Cole will also leave the show to make way for a new team. Mandip Gill will remain, while British comedian John Bishop is joining the cast. Showrunner Chris Chibnall will also remain with the BBC Studios-produced series, the Mirror added. A spokesperson for the BBC said:

Herein discussing the New Years Special of Doctor Who, entitled ‘Resolution’... Featuring the epic return of one of the Doctor’s greatest adversaries! *EX-TER-MAN-ATE*

Herein discussing the Doctor Who Series 11 finale episode, in all its glory... Be sure to share your thoughts on it below!

In a season thus far that I’ve had little to really complain about, overall, this episode struck a cord with me... It is hands down the first that has ever brought me to very nearly wanting to turn it off. To hear why that is, please check out the video below! And be sure to share what you thought of the episode, as well! ?

Herein discussing the compelling eighth episode of Doctor Who Series 11, entitled ‘The Witchfinders’... And whoo-boy, what an episode it was! Have a look — and be sure to comment with your thoughts on the episode, below! ?

Herein discussing episodes 6 & 7 from Series 11 of Doctor Who, ‘Demons of the Punjab’ and ‘Kerblam!’, respectively... The former being one hell of an episode, and the latter being pretty good overall, but with some issues. Be sure to let me know what you thought about these episodes — and the series overall, thus far!

For those of you who are following Series 11 of Doctor Who, I’ve been doing video discussions after each episode, over on Youtube! If you’re interested, please have a look — and tell me how you’re liking Series 11, and Jodie Whittaker, thus far! ?

Curious to know if there are any Doctor Who fans on the forums... I got into Doctor Who circa the return of the series in 2005. After which, I realized I had vague memories of watching the Fourth Doctor as a kid, with my mom, which led me to begin perusing and collecting many of the Classic Series dvds, all the while the Modern episodes continued to keep me transfixed. Fast-forward to Series 6, and I’d begun reviewing modern series episodes on my Youtube channel. As well as posted other Doctor Who themed discussions, like my votes for Great Companions that Never Were in the history of the series, and discussions of a few of the Big Finish audio plays. With the debut of Jodie Whittaker in the most current, Eleventh Series — airing right now — I was just as excited, if not even more so, to see what the future beheld for the Doctor, her companions in time and space, and the Whovian community, at large. And, I’m happy to say, just two episodes in, as of this posting, that they have thoroughly delivered, and then some. Below are my latest discussions of the first two Series Eleven episodes, ‘The Woman Who Fell to Earth’, and ‘The Ghost Monument’, respectively. Please check ‘em out, if you so desire, and share your thoughts on the series, Classic and Modern alike, below!