BBC bosses have yet to secure a deal allowing the Daleks to appear in the next series of Doctor Who.
The estate of the late Daleks creator Terry Nation negotiated a deal with the BBC for the latest series, and the Doctor's scariest enemies will be back soon. However, a spokesperson has revealed that the BBC will now have to negotiate another deal for the second series.
"We decided to see how this first run goes before deciding anything," the spokesperson told The Sun.
The BBC will now be left to decide whether to reach an agreement for the next series, or continue the show without the Daleks next year.
Doctor Who writer Russell T Davies has praised Christopher Eccleston, describing him as the best Doctor the show has ever had.
The BBC revealed that Eccleston had decided to quit the show, following the announcement that a second series had been commissioned.
Davies refused to comment on rumours suggesting that Casanova actor David Tennant is being lined up for the role, explaining, "I can't really say. All I can say is that the search is on."
He added, "Eccleston's departure was all planned but it was not meant to come out. You were supposed to watch the series first. Then it was to be announced.
"But Christopher was the best Doctor in the world. He is one of the best actors in Britain."
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