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At the end of their ‘three series and out’ pact, Jodie Whitaker and Chris Chibnall set to turn over the keys to the TARDIS after S13!
On: August 2, 2021, By: Bill Young , In: Action/Drama

What had been rumored for some time, is now official. Jodie Whittaker is leaving Doctor Who, with showrunner Chris Chibnall also set to depart the series in 2022. Doctor #13 and series showrunner will both bow out following a six-part series (set to air later in 2021), two specials (already planned for 2022), plus one final feature-length adventure for […]

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