Russell T Davies asks BBC to stop promoting Doctor Who on ‘hate platform’ X

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11 Jun 2026 • 3:22 PM MYT
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Russell T Davies asks BBC to stop promoting Doctor Who on ‘hate platform’ X

  • Russell T Davies, Doctor Who's showrunner, has revealed he requested the BBC stop promoting the show on X upon his return to the series.
  • In an interview with The i, Davies expressed his disapproval of X under Elon Musk's ownership, describing it as a “hate platform”.
  • He added: “The tone of voice on X is becoming our tone of voice in every single discussion ever made.”
  • Despite Davies' request, it appears the BBC's Doctor Who and Press Office accounts continue to share promotional content for the show on the platform.
  • The show is currently in flux, with fans patiently waiting to find out what’s next for the show after Gatwa’s exit last year.

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