In a surprise announcement, the BBC informs us that the Doctor Who 60th Anniversary special in 2023 (and the 14th modern series to follow) will be under the skilled and marketable command of one Russell T Davies. Yes, THAT Davies.

We take some time to discuss the strategy of this decision, and what it might mean for fans past, present, and future. We also look at RTD’s work and creations since leaving DW in 2009, the impact of having Bad Wolf Productions (read: Julie Gardner) as production partners, the sharp eyes that will inevitably be on the safety of the filming workplace, and — heck, why not — a little postulating about what Fourteenth Doctor casting might look like, and wishes for the future under the old-regime-made-new-again.