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BBC denies Doctor Who axing
BBC denies Doctor Who axing
The BBC is playing down speculation that hit series Doctor Who is set to be axed.A spokeswoman has branded as "idle speculation" rumours that writer Russell T Davies plans to call time on the show after series four.A newspaper reported that the workload - 16 hours a day for nine months of the year - is taking its toll and that Davies wanted to free up time for other projects.The spokeswoman added: "The BBC has a longterm commitment to Doctor Who."We are a long way away from even thinking about series five when the current series hasn't ended and we have yet to start filming series four."Neither star David Tennant, or sidekick Freema Agyeman are contracted beyond the next series - which begins filming this month.© Independent Television News Limited 2007. All rights reserved.
ITN | June 1, 2007
