Posted in: BBC, Doctor Who, TV | Tagged: doctor whoDoctor Who Tender Is Even More About Money This Time Around: ChibnallEx-showrunner Chris Chibnall shared some insights into why the Doctor Who tender is even more about money this time around and more. Article Summary Chris Chibnall says the Doctor Who tender is primarily about money, not fandom discourse, rumors, or emotion. BBC budget cuts and years of reduced funding mean Doctor Who now needs outside partners to get fully financed. Chibnall says Disney’s exit as co-producer left a major funding gap, complicating the next Doctor Who deal. Any new Doctor Who bid hinges on budget, episode count, and funding sources, while Chibnall rules out a return.