Hat Trick Mercurio pitches for Doctor Who with Jed Mercurio as executive producer

Hat Trick Mercurio, run by Jed Mercurio with Hat Trick founder Jimmy Mulville, has pitched to take over Doctor Who with Mercurio attached as executive producer, the senior boss overseeing production, Deadline reported. The proposal was made for the BBC's tender to regenerate the series; initial submissions close 8 October 2026, per BBC Commissioning.