'Deep regret' as Doctor Who scripts leaked online

BBC Worldwide investigates as to how five scripts of new Doctor Who episodes were leaked online seven weeks before they were due to be broadcast.

17:29 08 July 2014

The new series of Doctor Who, which marks Oscar winner Peter Capaldi’s debut as the doctor, is set to be broadcast on August 7th. However, over a month before the pilot episode is to air, five scripts for the new series have leaked online.

BBC Worldwide confirmed that it is now investigating "a security issue around Doctor Who Series Eight where unfinished material has inadvertently been made public".

The network also issued a public apology in a statement that reads: "We deeply regret this and apologise to all the show's fans, the BBC and the cast and crew who have worked tirelessly making the series.

"We would like to make a plea to anyone who might have any of this material and spoilers associated with it not to share it with a wider audience so that everyone can enjoy the show as it should be seen when it launches.

"We know only too well that Doctor Who fans are the best in the world and we thank them for their help with this and their continued loyalty."
There are reports that scripts were leaked from BBC Worldwide office in the United States.