Ex-Doctor Who boss shares verdict on Billie Piper’s surprise regeneration

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Previously leading showrunner of “Doctor Who,” Steven Moffat, has voiced his opinions regarding Billie Piper’s unexpected comeback within the program.

In the final episode of the 15th season of BBC’s popular science fiction series, ‘The Reality War’, Ncuti Gatwa bid farewell to his memorable portrayal as the timeless Time Lord. Instead, his character underwent a transformation, regenerating into Piper at the episode’s conclusion.

Importantly, Billie Piper, known for portraying Rose Tyler earlier, wasn’t given credit as The Doctor, causing speculation among fans about whether the actress might appear as the 16th incarnation of the Time Lord in the series.

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Moffat, who was in charge from 2010 to 2017, discussed an unexpected turn of events with RadioTimes.com without revealing specific details about Piper’s character.

As a dedicated fan, I can assure you that I don’t possess any exclusive information about the subject matter. However, it seems they’re playing their cards close to their chest, as they haven’t confirmed it yet. Honestly, I’m just as in the dark as everyone else – I don’t even know if they’ve made a decision yet!

As a gamer, I couldn’t help but wonder about Piper’s character. Yet, Moffat shed some light on the traits he’d seek when picking The Doctor. He said, “I’m after something peculiar – a touch of kindness, a hint of benevolence, a dash of incompetence, all wrapped up in an imitation of humanity.

Previously, Piper, who was last seen in the series back in 2013, mentioned her surprising comeback by expressing: “There’s no denying my affection for this program, and I’ve often expressed my desire to rejoin the ‘Doctor Who’ universe because it holds some of my most cherished memories.

I simply couldn’t pass up the chance to re-enter that TARDIS once more. The details of when, where, why, and with whom will be revealed in time.

Back in 2005, Billie revolutionized television, and now she’s done it again,” said Russell T Davies, the current showrunner. “It’s exciting and funny that Billie is back on the TARDIS, but the specifics of how, why, and with whom are still a mystery for us to uncover.

The television show, “Doctor Who,” is broadcast on BBC One within the United Kingdom, while it can be found on Disney+ everywhere else. In the UK specifically, classic episodes of “Doctor Who” are accessible via the BBC iPlayer platform.

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2025-09-02 00:20