'Doctor Who' bids reportedly include a Jed Mercurio-led proposal and a plan to move the show to Scotland

Deadline reports Hat Trick Mercurio, run by Jed Mercurio and Jimmy Mulville, has submitted a 'Doctor Who' proposal with Mercurio attached as executive producer. It also reports that World Productions submitted a separate bid, while STV Studios teamed with Screen Scotland to propose moving the show to Scotland for Season 17. The BBC plans to interview bidders in January and award a contract in March, Deadline says.