'I'm beyond excited to be back': Russell T Davies to return as Doctor Who showrunner

Davies will make his return to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who in 2023.
'I'm beyond excited to be back': Russell T Davies to return as Doctor Who showrunner

Russell T Davies (Jane Barlow/PA)

Russell T Davies will return to Doctor Who to serve as showrunner after departing the show in 2009, the BBC has announced.

The It’s A Sin writer, who was behind the 2005 revival of the Time Lord, will replace Chris Chibnall when he exits the show next year alongside current star Jodie Whittaker.

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