The BBC has shelved the Doctor Who Christmas special this year as Russell T Davies and Bad Wolf exit the show, with the long-running brand being put out to competitive tender.

HBO Max has acquired Russell T Davies' Quay Street Productions drama Tip Toe from ITV Studios for 14 territories across Europe.

Acclaimed showrunner Russell T Davies and Quay Street Productions' Nicola Shindler will lead a talent masterclass at Series Mania Forum in Lille.