Steven Moffat is ready to let go of his role as role as executive producer and head writer of "Doctor Who" after season 10.
Radio Times reported that Moffat will relinquish his role as showrunner of the popular British sci-fi drama after six consecutive seasons on the job. He will then pass on the role to "Broadchurch" creator Chris Chibnall.
But before Moffat ultimately ends his involvement with the Time Lord's story, the TV executive will still come up with a Christmas special that will air this year, as well as the 12-episode season 10 that is slated to air in 2017.
When asked about his upcoming departure from the show, Moffat answered: "Feels odd to be talking about leaving when I'm just starting work on the scripts for season 10, but the fact is my timey-wimey is running out."
He also explained how Chibnall will enter the series after his departure. "While Chris is doing his last run of 'Broadchurch,' I'll be finishing up on the best job in the universe and keeping the TARDIS warm for him. It took a lot of gin and tonic to talk him into this, but I am beyond delighted that one of the true stars of British Television drama will be taking the Time Lord even further into the future," Moffat said. "At the start of season 11, Chris Chibnall will become the new showrunner of Doctor Who. And I will be thrown in a skip."
Meanwhile, BBC1 controller Charlotte Moore explained that the network opted to release Moffat's final "Doctor Who" season in spring 2017 so viewers can still have something to look forward to next year, saying that the current year will be filled with a lot of important events on TV like the Olympics and the Euros.
Moore also promised that "Doctor Who" season 10 will be worth the wait.
