Unlocking the Timelines: Your Ultimate Guide to Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor Who Season Premiere
- May 08, 2024
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Doctor Who is back, unveiling a thrilling new evolution with Ncuti Gatwa stepping into the role of the latest Doctor. This time around, the esteemed series takes residence both on Disney Plus and the BBC, presenting its episodes at varying times across the globe.
For those navigating the complexities of time and space alongside the show, we provide a guide to alleviate the confusion surrounding what has been dubbed Doctor Who season 1. Detailed here are the specifics for the first episode's debut, including dates and times for viewing on Disney Plus globally and on the BBC iPlayer and BBC One in the UK — all commencing with an engaging double feature as the second episode immediately follows the first.
We also offer a glimpse at the entire Doctor Who broadcasting plan for the current year, along with a total episode tally for fans to anticipate.
When should you tune in to BBC One and Disney Plus for the premiere of Doctor Who episode 1? Mark your calendars for May 10, as the show airs at 4:00 PM Pacific/7:00 PM Eastern on Disney Plus globally and on May 11 at midnight on BBC iPlayer, followed by a 6:20 PM BST showing on BBC One in the UK, which will include the second episode in a captivating inaugural double feature.
How about the rest of the season? Subsequent episodes will be unveiled every Friday in the US, with the UK catching new releases at midnight on Saturdays, maintaining the series' traditional Saturday evening slot on BBC One.
The inaugural season of Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor Who will comprise eight episodes, with a festive special also on the horizon for Christmas 2024.
Regarding where to watch Doctor Who, viewers have the option of Disney Plus in the US and other international locales, as well as BBC iPlayer and BBC One for those in the UK.
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