Doctor Who is one of the longest running sci-fi TV series of all time, it is not a global production like Star Trek claims to be and is a UK based production. However, that is apparently about to change as the BBC has struck a deal with Disney to see Doctor Who coming exclusively to Disney+ for all viewers outside the UK and Ireland.
As observed in A Press release, which we’re told will mark a move to “make Doctor Who a global franchise for British audiences and the rest of the world.” Despite its wider reach, the show will still be produced by Bad Wolf and BBC Studios in Wales under the watchful eye of showrunner Russell T Davies.
Speaking about this, Davis added: “I love this show, it’s the best of both worlds – with the vision and joy of the BBC and Disney+ we can launch the TARDIS across the planet, reaching a new generation of fans while keeping our traditional home firmly in the BBC. UK. United.”
New episodes of Doctor Who will air on the BBC in the UK and Disney+ elsewhere, with new episodes coming in November 2023 when David Tennant takes over as the 14th Doctor, before Ncuti Gatwa takes over as the 15th Doctor.
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