Doctor Who’s latest series has failed to keep viewers hooked (Picture: BBC)

Doctor Who’s latest series ended on a record low for the show – with the least amount of people tuning in since the show was rebooted in 2005.

The season 12 finale The Timeless Children, which aired on 1 March, only drew in 4.6million viewers – which while still impressive, is stick a low mark for the cult favourite.

The latest outing of The Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) and her companions in the Tardis on averaged at 5.3million in consolidated figures – including streaming, live-airing and downloads.

Jodie’s introduction to the series in 2018 brought about a series boost for the show, with the first female Doctor in the show’s history bringing in a new gang of interested Whovians as well as drawing back in those who had abandoned the series.




But viewers began to peter out again, and the adventures through time and space haven’t managed to convince fans to keep tuning in.

In fact, of the 10 least watched episodes since the show’s revival in 2005 – six of them are from the current series, according to Press Association.

The upcoming Christmas special is rumoured to be the last journey for two companions (Picture: BBC)

Bradley Walsh and Tosin Cole are thought to be leaving Doctor Who at Christmas (Picture: BBC)

Showrunner Chris Chibnall, who took on the Tardis adventures in 2018, when Jodie was brought on board, has confirmed though that the show’s not going anywhere.

Jodie is also returning for season 13 – though two of her companions in the Tardis may well be on the way out.

Thirteen has been flanked by three companions during the past two series – police officer Yaz (Mandip Gill), her old schoolmate Ryan (Tosin Cole) and his step-granddad, Graham (Bradley Walsh).

Jodie Whittaker has been confirmed to return for another series (Picture: BBC)

The three companions of the Tardis have been keeping the Doctor on her feet (Picture: BBC)

However, it’s been reported that Tosin and Graham are bowing out at the Christmas special due to their conflicting busy schedules.

Tosin has been snapped up for Michael B Jordan produced, American TV series 61st Street, starring in the leading role of Moses Johnson – a high school athlete who is ‘caught up in the corrupt Chicago justice system.’

Meanwhile Bradley has juggled his time on the series with hosting The Chase and filming a travel series with his son.

He’s now being snapped up for new series Take Off alongside Holly Willoughby.

Doctor Who is available now on BBC iPlayer and BritBox.

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