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Since its revival in 2005, Doctor Who has largely been produced by BBC Studios, but now that responsibility is being handed to Bad Wolf Studios. This transition raises questions about the financial health of the series and the BBC's strategic direction. Rather than internal production, outsourcing might reduce costs in the short term, but it also complicates revenue sharing, licensing, and merchandising efforts.
Furthermore, the BBC’s financial stresses are reflected in the broader context of its content strategy. To balance budgets, the corporation has had to seek co-productions, cut production costs, and move some content production outside of London to reduce expenses. The push for diversity and regional production increases costs further, while revenues stagnate.