In a statement, Lindsay Salt, the BBC’s Director of Drama, said that the BBC “remains fully committed to Doctor Who, which continues to be one of our most loved dramas”.
“We are delighted that Russell T Davies has agreed to write us another spectacular Christmas special for 2026. We can assure fans, the Doctor is not going anywhere, and we will be announcing plans for the next series in due course which will ensure the TARDIS remains at the heart of the BBC.”
Before the extended break, fans can look forward to The War Between the Land and the Sea, expected to air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer later this year.
The BBC also confirmed that a new animated Doctor Who series is in development for CBeebies.
