Doctor Who Series Six To Be Split In Two

Sixth series will transmit in the spring and the autumn of 2011, at Moffat’s request

The BBC and Steven Moffat have announced today at the Edinburgh TV Festival this morning 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 does that mean Doctor Who will competing against The X-Factor for Saturday evening ratings?

A trailer for the Christmas special was also shown at the Edinburgh TV festival featuring the Doctor saying he’s “the ghost of Christmas past”.

Moffat also revealed that we would definitely discover the truth behind River Song.

Dave Golder
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