Doctor Who superfan Rylan rallies to "save" series amid uncertain future: "We can't not have it"

Ahead of asking Tovey about the show, Rylan declared: "There's one thing that we have got in common, that I'm obsessed with and a massive fan of - and that's Doctor Who.

"Save Doctor Who! Make sure it comes back, because it's a British institution. We can't not have Doctor Who. I've been the biggest fan of Doctor Who, personally, since the reboot back in [2005] with Christopher Eccleston, and I've loved every single episode."

Tovey went on to speak about his role in the spin-off, mentioning that climate change will play a big role in the show.

He went on to say: You can expect heart palpitations. You can expect love. Again, I keep going back to that. It's driven by love."

Tovey added of his character, Barclay: "This guy loves his life, loves his family, and will do anything to protect them. You're going to be moved and entertained with this."

Discussions are ongoing about the future of Doctor Who, with a decision yet to come from Disney about whether it will be commissioned for more seasons.

In a previous statement, the BBC refuted claims that the series had been "shelved".

Showrunner Davies has frequently said he doesn't yet know what that decision will be - although BBC Studios CEO Tom Fussell has previously reassured fans that the BBC remains "really committed" to the show.

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