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BBC defends Doctor Who ratings as show is "top drama for under-35s this year"


The BBC has defended Doctor Who's ratings, saying it's the top drama for under-35s this year and the first episode has been watched by nearly 6m viewers.

Not only does Disney distribute the series internationally, it also helps to finance it, meaning that while the show could continue without the streamer, its budget may have to be slashed. The question of the show's future following what have been described as season 14's "underwhelming" ratings was raised in a recent article in The Times, and now the BBC has weighed in. A BBC spokeswoman told the publication: "Overnight ratings no longer provide an accurate picture of all those who watch drama in an on-demand world.

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