Russell T Davies, the showrunner of Doctor Who, has claimed that the end of the BBC is 'undoubtedly on its way in some shape or form'. The screenwriter and producer made the comments in an interview with the podcast series They Like to Watch, suggesting that the corporation's decision to co-produce Doctor Who with Disney could help the show outlive the broadcaster.
Davies, who revived Doctor Who in 2005 and returned last year, said he had previously argued that the show should become a co-production because the BBC would not be able to fund it to compete with streaming giants. He added that it would be a 'real shame' if Doctor Who was not up there with 'big-hitters' like The Mandalorian and Marvel shows.
His remarks come a day after BBC director-general Tim Davie outlined his vision for the corporation's future in a speech titled 'A BBC for the Future', which emphasised its role in pursuing truth, backing British storytelling, and bringing people together.
Davies has previously claimed the BBC is 'doomed' and heading for extinction. In 2021, he said that while drama is in a 'golden age' with streaming services, traditional broadcasters are not faring as well.
