I can’t believe I missed this, but a new producer for the hit BBC Wales sci-fi series has been chosen to take over from Russel T Davis in the program’s fifth series.
Piers Wenger will work on the fifth series of Doctor Who and also take over as head of BBC Wales drama in January 2009 when current boss Julie Gardner steps down, MediaGuardian can reveal.
A BBC spokeswoman said no final decision had yet been made on Davies’ role on the show from 2009.Davies and Gardener will continue to work on Doctor Who for the next 18 months, overseeing the fourth series which is currently in production and is due to air from the spring of next year, as well as three specials for broadcast in 2009.
Gardener will also continue to executive produce the next runs of Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures before she leaves BBC Wales.
