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Russell T Davies says end of BBC is ‘undoubtedly on its way’ (www.theguardian.com)
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According to the head of one of the BBC’s most successful franchises, the broadcaster’s end is inevitable.

Speaking on television podcast They Like to Watch, Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies explains that there is a good reason for the fantasy drama being co-produced with Disney: it means that its survival doesn’t require the continued existence of the BBC.

“You’ve got to look in the long term at the end of the BBC, which is undoubtedly on its way in some shape or form,” says Davies.

“Is Doctor Who going to die then? No! You’ve got to prepare for that kind of stuff.”

The lack of lavish BBC budgets is another reason that Davies claims Doctor Who’s future requires Disney’s involvement – particularly in a world where high-budget productions are increasingly the norm, as Doctor Who needs “to be up there with the big hitters”.

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[–] fsxylo@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 year ago

That was obvious with the recent meta crisis plot. He thinks he's being an ally but oops, rose is trans because of an alien disease.

And talking down to the doctor because he can't understand being a woman (he used to be a woman) is... a thing, I guess.