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Russell T Davies on Doctor Who and Billie Piper was the most-read article on Bleeding Cool yesterday. Lying In The Gutters is the daily runaround
In his new memoir, the outgoing showrunner explains how a panicked Zoom call led to the Doctor regenerating into Billie Piper, and why the 2026 Christmas special was scrapped.
Former Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies reveals why Billie Piper became the Doctor, what Ncuti Gatwa's original ending looked like, and why the planned 2026 Christmas Special was scrapped.