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Moreover, the production of Doctor Who, which has historically been a BBC in-house endeavor, is now poised to shift outside the BBC's direct control. It’s been revealed that the series will move production to Bad Wolf Studios, a Welsh company owned by Doctor Who producers Julie Gardner and Jane Tranter, and possibly on the verge of acquisition by Sony. This move signifies a potential shift to external production costs, with the BBC potentially losing out financially—up to 40 million pounds (~$54.5 million USD) per 10-episode season once the change is fully implemented.