DOCTOR WHO TO AIR SERIES OF SPECIALS FEATURING FORMER DOCTORS FOR 60th ANNIVERSARY - REPORTS

Updated: The BBC declined to comment when approached by TV Zone

According to The Sun, the BBC are set to air a "series of specials" to mark the show's 60th Anniversary in late 2023.

A TV insider told The Sun: "The BBC wanted something unique to mark six decades of Doctor Who and while getting all the former time lords together will be a challenge, it’s one Russell might just achieve...

"After all, he was the man responsible for signing up Christopher and David back in 2005, and he is one of the few people who might convince them to be a part of the show again. It remains to be seen if he can achieve an exact copy of The Five Doctors, but he will certainly want to capture some of the spirit of that landmark episode in these specials."

TV Zone has approached the BBC for comment. Whilst this is obviously speculation by The Sun, it should be noted that BBC Studios are holding their annual showcase this week...