Doctor Who TARDIS Set Demolished Amid Series Hiatus
Doctor Who’s iconic TARDIS set housed at Bad Wolf’s studios has been torn down as the long-running series faces an extended hiatus extending into 2028 or 2029, according to updates from the BBC. The removal marks the dismantling of the interior design that debuted for the 60th-anniversary specials filmed in 2022 and featured across two seasons starring Ncuti Gatwa.
Studio Set Demolished at Bad Wolf
The dismantling of the set follows the conclusion of production on the show’s latest season, which left viewers on a major cliffhanger featuring a regeneration into Billie Piper standing before the TARDIS set alongside an identical copy belonging to David Tennant’s 14th Doctor.
While limited studio space at Bad Wolf contributed to the decision, the studio is not expected to participate in future iterations of the programme.
Key Clinical Takeaways
- The TARDIS interior set used for the 60th-anniversary specials and two seasons starring Ncuti Gatwa was dismantled at Bad Wolf’s studios.
- The BBC confirmed a production hiatus and canceled its planned Christmas special after the BBC’s decision to find a new production partner.
- The series is targeting a return in 2028 or 2029, with a shortlist of prospective new production companies expected by March 2027.
Christmas Special Canceled by BBC
The BBC previously acknowledged in June that the anticipated Christmas special would not move forward, prompting a temporary pause while network executives search for a fresh production team.
Timeline to a 2028 or 2029 Return
According to updates issued earlier this month, the broadcaster plans an ambitious return for Doctor Who slated for 2028 or 2029. Selection of a new production partner remains underway, with the BBC scheduled to narrow down applicant shortlists by March 2027.