Mark Baumgarten and Jarrod Cooper present a special Doctor Who episode of MarkWHO42 addressing last week’s news about the show's Christmas special being canceled and the BBC putting Doctor Who out to competitive tender. Jarrod explained that "putting out to tender" is similar to government bid processes and does not mean the show has been canceled, but rather that the BBC is seeking new production teams to continue making Doctor Who. They discussed the timeline for the tender process, estimating it could take until the end of 2026, with a potential return of new episodes around 2028. The conversation also covered alternative entertainment options available to fans, including Big Finish Productions' audio dramas featuring various Doctor Who characters and storylines from different eras.