Jed Mercurio bids to run Doctor Who via Hat Trick Mercurio

Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio has lodged an expression of interest to reboot Doctor Who through Hat Trick Mercurio, his venture with Jimmy Mulville, Deadline first reported and Variety detailed on Oct. 7. The bid enters the BBC's competitive tender, meaning producers pitch for the job. Expressions closed Oct. 2.