«Breaking News» Doctor Who Christmas Day special cancelled as viewers sign petition

Distraught Doctor Who fans have flocked to Twitter after it was announced that no episode will air on Christmas Day for the first time in 13 years. 

What viewers regarded as the 'traditional' Christmas Day special will this year air on New Year's Day, the BBC has confirmed. 

An official Doctor Who fan account shared the announcement online, prompting shocked viewers to reply mourning the loss of their favourite 'Christmas tradition'.  

A petition has now been set up by super fan Niall Moran from Portsmouth, calling on head writer Chris Chibnall to reinstate the show in its festive slot. 

The schedule change is a massive shake-up to the BBC's traditional Christmas schedule, with the annual special a staple in the channel's festive TV line-up since the series was revived in 2005.

The BBC have announced that the staple Doctor Who Christmas special has been cancelled this year, with a New Year's Day episode replacing it for the first time in 13 years

Taking to Twitter following Chibnall's announcement, the official Doctor Who fan account wrote: 'News Just In... The latest issue of Doctor Who Magazine CONFIRMS there will be NO Doctor Who Christmas special this year, and it will instead move to NEW YEAR'S DAY!'.

The tweet received over 2,000 retweets and comments, and fans were quick to voice their dismay in a thread which soon began trending online.

Recalling that she has watched her daughter grow up with the tradition, one woman tweeted: ' No way it's SO NOT gonna be the same on Christmas Day. 

'My little girl to her age, now 17. She snuggled on the sofa, getting so exited, shouting 'mum, quick it's nearly on'. It's a family thing. I hope there s a good reason, why oh why (sic).'

Taking to Twitter following Chibnall's announcement, the official Doctor Who fan account wrote: 'News Just In... The latest issue of Doctor Who Magazine CONFIRMS there will be NO Doctor Who Christmas special this year, and it will instead move to NEW YEAR'S DAY!

'It's not right!' The tweet received over 2,000 retweets and comments, and fans were quick to voice their dismay in a thread which soon began trending online

Another agreed, writing of his annual tradition: 'Christmas Day Routine... Wake Up; Put Christmas Music On; Open Presents; Eat Bacon off the Turkey; Admire Presents; Eat Christmas; Dinner; Admire Presents More... Watch DoctorWho; Discuss #DoctorWho. Chibnall you've ruined my routine.'

And one disappointed viewer tweeted: 'It's not Christmas without the doctor', while another said: 'Very sad - best part of the day for me'.

'It's the only present I look forward to on Christmas day..stuff the turkey bahh humbug',(sic) another disgruntled fan said. 

A petition set up on change.org has already received over 2,500 signatures from outraged fans.  

One disappointed viewer tweeted: 'It's not Christmas without the doctor', while another said: 'Very sad - best part of the day for me'.

'It's the only present I look forward to on Christmas day..stuff the turkey bahh humbug', another disgruntled fan said

However some disagreed, with one viewer writing: 'Minority here....I prefer it New Years Day cos the family insist on talking during it on Christmas Day!' 

Charlotte Moore, BBC director of content, said: 'We're delighted the Doctor and her companions will be welcoming BBC One audiences into 2019 with this exciting new episode. 

'The Doctor's fans are in for a special treat on the first day of the new year.'

Showrunner Chris Chibnall added: 'We're thrilled to be starting the new year with a bang on BBC One, as Jodie Whittaker's Doctor and friends face a terrifying alien threat in an action-packed, hour-long special adventure for all the family.' 

A petition has now been set up by super fan Niall Moran from Portsmouth, calling for the Chris Chibnall, the showrunner of Doctor Who, to reinstate the show to its festive slot

Recalling that she has watched her daughter grow up with the tradition, one woman tweeted: ' No way it's SO NOT gonna be the same on Christmas Day.

However some disagreed, with one viewer writing: 'Minority here....I prefer it New Years Day cos the family insist on talking during it on Christmas Day!'

Last month Jodie Whittaker's debut turn as the Time Lord in Doctor Who scored a huge ratings win for BBC One, with 8.2 million viewers tuning in to see her in action.

The actress, 36, appeared as the 13th incarnation of the time-travelling Doctor and almost doubled the number of fans watching show when compared to the equivalent series opener in 2017.

Last year's season - which saw Peter Capaldi as the lead role - opened with only 4.6million during its first episode.

It's a hit! Jodie Whittaker's debut turn as the Time Lord in Doctor Who scored a huge ratings win for BBC One, with 8.2 million viewers tuning in to see her in action

All the best qualities: One thing that fans commended Jodie on was how she was able to take the best qualities from her predecessors (pictured David Tennant, who played the 10th Doctor)

Better: Last year’s series - which saw Peter Capaldi (pictured) as the Doctor - opened with only 4.6million during its first episode 

 

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Main photo article Distraught Doctor Who fans have flocked to Twitter after it was announced that no episode will air on Christmas Day for the first time in 13 years. 
What viewers regarded as the ‘traditional’ Christmas Day special will this year air on New Year’s Day, the BBC has confirmed. 
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