Danny Cohen (BBC1 Controller) recently confirmed at the Church and Media Conference that Doctor Who will not be returning for a full series until 2013.
The comments come after weeks of speculation over the scheduling for the series in 2012. Last week the BBC confirmed that 14 episodes of Doctor Who had been commissioned but that the schedule was yet to be announced. We do know that one of the confirmed 14 episodes will be the 2012 Christmas Special.
It is unknown yet as to the exact reason behind the decision, but it is likely due to the reports of big plans for the show's 50th anniversary in 2012.
What could we expect to see in 2013?
- Possible American-style dual season (26 x Episodes) throughout the year.
- A mixture of standard episodes and specials.
- 14 x 1-hour specials aired throughout the year.
- A 13 x Episode series (plus Christmas Special) beginning in the Autumn.
[Source: Danny Cohen]
