Not exterminated, then! BBC reveal hit show Doctor Who 'will return to screens for tenth series' alongside The Musketeers
It undoubtedly has an army of devoted fans across the globe.
So news that the modern incarnation of BBC1's Doctor Who will return for a tenth series will surely delight them.
The BBC appeared to announce details of the sci-fi show's return in their Worldwide Annual Review, which was published earlier this month.
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Back for more: The BBC appeared to announce details of the sci-fi show's tenth series return in their Worldwide Annual Review, which was published earlier this month
However, there was no great fanfare with the announcement - in fact, it was discreetly tucked away on page 32 of the document.
The organisation's formal projection listed 'investments in 'The Musketeers' S3 and 'Doctor Who' S10' as under review, which is considered a green light for production.
This is the first official confirmation that there will be more episodes of the much-loved programme, which enjoyed a modern revival in 2005.
Subtle: However, there was no great fanfare with the announcement - in fact, it was discreetly tucked away on page 32 of the document
The ninth series of the hit show - which sees Peter Capaldi reprise his role as the titular Time Lord alongside Jenna-Louise Coleman as his companion Clara Oswold - is set to launch on September 19 on BBC One.
It's believed the tenth series would air at some point in 2016 although it's unclear whether Coleman and Capaldi will be returning.
Meanwhile, Jenna recently revealed she thinks it's 'absolutely possible' that there could be a female Doctor in the future.
Asked if she thought it could happen, she said previously: 'I think it's absolutely possible. There's no reason why not.'
Capaldi himself added that he "would expect" for the character to be played by a woman at some point after he leaves the part.
He shared: 'I would expect so at some point, why not? Absolutely. I would expect it at any moment. If you turn around right now I might suddenly transform.'
Shapeshifting? Actor Peter Capaldi has said the next incarnation of the Time Lord may be female
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