Moffat: No Budget Issues

Steven Moffat has denied claims that Doctor Who suffers from budget issues.

Speaking at the Edinburgh International Television Festival, Moffat admitted that he would never turn down "more money" but insisted that Doctor Who's current budget is ample.

"The schedule and the pressure of trying to do Doctor Who on any budget - including Avatar's - is horrific," he said. "I am never, ever going to say I've got enough [money] - that's like asking, 'Would you like to be more happy?'"

However, Moffat did clarify: "Doctor Who is incredibly well looked after by the BBC - they are incredibly aware of its crown jewel status, that it's not merely a show that's successful now. I truly believe it could be a show that outlives everybody in this room. It could carry on that long, so it doesn't just make money now - it'll make money forever."

Moffat concluded by maintaining that he has "no complaints" about the amount of money allocated to Doctor Who.

"Of course I'd like more money, [just as I'd like] to be happier, thinner and more handsome!" he joked.