The BBC's Folly: A Cautionary Tale for Hollywood's Finances Former Doctor Who showrunner Chris Chibnall has sparked a heated debate within the fandom by stating that the BBC "can't afford" to produce the series.
At first glance, this seems like a straightforward issue of funding – but it's more complicated than that. The BBC's struggles with funding are well documented.
Over the past 15 years, the organization has faced significant cuts and a decline in its ability to fund its own programs.