Doctor Who confirms finale ratings following schedule shake-up and shock return of Billie Piper

The ratings for the finale of the latest Doctor Who series have been revealed.

In the latest installment of the BBC’s science fiction show, viewers were left stunned as the departure of the fifteenth doctor, Ncuti Gatwa, occurred unexpectedly, and Billie Piper made a sudden comeback.

The last episode of the BBC sci-fi series took fans by surprise with the sudden exit of the fifteenth doctor, Ncuti Gatwa, and the unexpected reappearance of Billie Piper.

Or: In the recent episode of the BBC’s science fiction show, the shocking departure of Ncuti Gatwa as the fifteenth doctor and the return of Billie Piper left viewers in a state of amazement.

Initially, Piper made her debut on the series back in 2005, portraying the role of Rose Tyler, the Doctor’s traveling partner. She departed from the show in 2006 but has occasionally reprised her character for short periods since then.

In that particular episode, she took on the role of the Doctor, becoming the third actress to portray this character, succeeding Jodie Whittaker and Jo Martin.

According to Barb’s confirmation, the overnight viewership for ‘The Reality War’ reached an impressive 2.2 million. This figure has since grown, currently standing at over 3.4 million viewers within just one week.

In comparison, the previous week’s episode, ‘Wish World’, had 2.8 million viewers across the week.

Instead of its usual daily 8 am release on Disney+ and iPlayer, the final episode of the season was unexpectedly moved and broadcast on BBC One and iPlayer during prime time hours instead.

After the episode went live, Piper spoke about her comeback and expressed that she simply couldn’t turn down the opportunity to rejoin the cherished series.

She openly expressed her deep affection for the show, stating that if given the chance, she’d be thrilled to revisit the world of Doctor Who, as it holds many cherished moments from her past.

Given a chance to board the TARDIS once more was too tempting to resist. The details of who, how, where, and when will be revealed later on.

Affirming that he was leaving, Gatwa expressed heartfelt feelings by stating he cherished every moment during his stint on the series.

He mentioned, “When the day comes for you to return the sonic screwdriver, you’ll realize the adventure is over – a moment that may catch you off guard. But let me assure you, this incredible journey is etched into my memory indelibly, and this character will remain a cherished part of me.

It’s hard to find the right words to express how I feel about being chosen for the role of The Doctor, a part that’s been around for more than six decades and cherished by millions worldwide. There simply aren’t enough words to capture this extraordinary moment.

I feel that the spectators have been an integral part and pulsating core of this series, and I’m deeply grateful to the Whoniverse and its fans, known as Whovians, for embracing me and turning this journey into a heartwarming adventure.

I’ve cherished each moment with my treasured blue box, but now it’s time to pass on the responsibility to someone else so they can experience the joy just as deeply as I have. I’ll dearly miss it, and forever be thankful for it and everyone who has been part of my incredible journey as the Doctor.

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In the United Kingdom, the television series “Doctor Who” is aired on BBC One, while it can be found on Disney+ everywhere else. For those in the UK, classic episodes of “Doctor Who” are accessible via BBC iPlayer.

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2025-06-12 19:19