For most of the world, bbcdoctorwho has found a new home at Disney+.
The TARDIS is on the move - new episodes of Doctor Who will have a new streaming home on Disney+. The move will happen in time for new Who to stream on the platform in 2023, and only change where viewers outside of the UK and Ireland getting their Whovian fix.
Incoming Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa made the announcement in an appearance this morning on Live with Kelly and Ryan. For viewers in the UK and Ireland, nothing will change; Doctor Who will remain streaming on the BBC. But for the 100 countries in Disney Plus' reach, Doctor Who will exclusively stream on the platform. Talks between the BBC and Disney were reported back in July, resulting in this new deal.
COLLIDER VIDEO OF THE DAY The announcement comes at a time of great upheaval for the program. Days ago, The Power of the Doctor, the final outing for Thirteenth Doctor Jodie Whittaker, aired; it was also the swan song for the show's current showrunner, Chris Chibnall, who has steered the program since 2018. Replacing them are two figures from the past; David Tennant, who played the Doctor from 2005 to 2010, and will reprise the role in three specials next year, and Russell T.