Former Doctor Who showrunner Chris Chibnall has given his take on the show being put out to competitive tender, giving us a stark reminder: "It's about money". And, really, what you’ve got is the BBC can’t afford to fully fund any drama now and it certainly can’t afford to fund Doctor Who. But really, the big story is, look, this is a BBC that cannot afford to make shows that it wants to make. The BBC wants to make Doctor Who. AdCheck out more of our Sci-fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on.