The BBC and Steven Moffat have announced today that the transmission of the next series of Doctor Who, in 2011, will be split into two blocks, transmitting in spring and autumn.
The split transmission is the result of a request from Steven Moffat to write a new Doctor Who story arc which involves a big plot twist in the middle of the series. By splitting the series Moffat plans to give viewers one of the most exciting Doctor Who cliffhangers and plot twists ever, leaving them waiting, on the edge of their seats, until the autumn to find out what happens.
Steven Moffat said: "The split series is hugely exciting because viewers will be treated to two premieres, two finales and more event episodes. For the kids it will never be more than a few months to the next Doctor Who! Easter, Autumn, Christmas!!"
- But...but...they will probably make it look like Eleven is regenerating or something and then everyone will be on my case teasing me about it for months saying he's leaving!
- and Doctor Who, both parts will be on when i'm at Uni and will probably make me really unsociable on Saturday nights! I will be distracted and fail!
- Six episodes apart really isn't enough. It wont work, people will be just getting into it when they take it off air!!!
- The Christmas episode is my reward for all the crap i've been through all year and i'm use to the six month wait! Stop messing with my head Moffett!!!