Doctor Show Put Out to Tender: Russell T. Davies' Positive Spin Questioned as Series Faces Uncertain Future
By
Ray Flook
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
The article discusses the recent news that Doctor Who is being "put out to tender" (which the author argues sounds like "put out to pasture"), with the Christmas Special canceled, the series shelved, and Showrunner Russell T. Davies and Bad Wolf parting ways with the show. The author critically examines Davies' attempts to spin the situation positively, suggesting that the showrunner's reassurances ring hollow and that this marks a significant downturn for the long-running series.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledRussell T. Davies tried a positive spin on Doctor Who being put out to tender, but can he do it without sounding like it's not a big deal?
With the Doctor Who Christmas Special canceled, the long-running series shelved for the time being (sorry, 'put out to tender'… which sounds a lot like 'put out to pasture')
Showrunner Russell T. Davies and Bad Wolf parting ways with the show, it's safe to say that a lot of folks are feeling a certain way about it all
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