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'Doctor Who' Christmas Special is cancelled as Russell T. Davies departs the show: What does this mean for the future of Doctor Who?

The Whos in Whoville won’t have a very merry Christmas this year.

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Center'Doctor Who' Christmas Special is cancelled as Russell T. Davies departs the show: What does this mean for the future of Doctor W...

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Right / center-rightBBC Axes ‘Doctor Who’ Christmas Special Amid Massive Shakeup

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Space.comNews report · Jun 10, 5:30 PM

'Doctor Who' Christmas Special is cancelled as Russell T. Davies departs the show: What does this mean for the future of Doctor Who?

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The Whos in Whoville won’t have a very merry Christmas this year.

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Daily CallerNews report · Jun 10, 5:13 PM

BBC Axes ‘Doctor Who’ Christmas Special Amid Massive Shakeup

'And so GOODBYE from me to Doctor Who'

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Sky NewsNews report · Jun 10, 2:20 PM

Doctor Who Christmas special cancelled as showrunner leaves sci-fi series

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The Doctor Who special planned for this Christmas has been cancelled and Russell T Davies is leaving the long-running sci-fi TV series.

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