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Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat quits to be replaced by Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall

Steven Moffat has decided that his “timey wimey” as showrunner of Doctor Who has come to an end and he will step down as the show’s lead writer and executive producer after six series at the helm, RadioTimes.com can reveal.

Moffatt will hand over the keys to the TARDIS at the end of the next series in 2017 to Broadchurch writer and Doctor Who fan Chris Chibnall.

BBC1 has decided to air Moffat’s final 12-part series - the 10th of the modern era - in spring 2017. Chibnall’s debut series as head writer and executive producer will launch in 2018.

A Christmas special WILL air this year overseen by Moffat, though it is unclear whether Peter Capaldi’s new companion will feature

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[ever-neutral.livejournal.com]

lol, see above comment.

Moffat actually earned back my respect with the last two series, but sign me up for that Broadchurch ambiance!

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I haven't seen Broadchurch, but the positive response to his work on that is a good sign anyway! I was a bit nervous just going by Chibnall's DW episodes tbh

[sabotabby]

OMG check out Broadchurch. I'm in the middle of season 2 now and it's so good. Loads of excellent actors (including Tennant, whatshisface who plays Rory, and Gwen) and just beautifully written and filmed. Also, excellent female characters, including the lead, which gives me hope.