‘Doctor Who’ 60th Anniversary Specials: See release date, where to watch, cast and more

Disney+ and BBC have set release dates for the upcoming Doctor Who 60th-anniversary specials.

‘Doctor Who’ 60th Anniversary Specials: Release Date

The first special, "The Star Beast," will premiere on November 25, followed by "Wild Blue Yonder" on December 2 and "The Giggle" on December 9. These specials will see the return of the 14th Doctor (David Tennant) and Donna Temple-Noble (Catherine Tate) as they face the Toymaker, portrayed by Neil Patrick Harris in his Doctor Who debut.

‘Doctor Who’ 60th Anniversary Specials: Where to Watch?

The episodes will be available on Disney+ worldwide, except in the UK and Ireland, where they will air on the BBC.

‘Doctor Who’ 60th Anniversary Specials: Cast

New cast members include Yasmin Finney as Rose Temple-Noble, Miriam Margolyes as the voice of the Meep, and Ruth Madeley as Shirley Anne Bingham. Returning characters include Jacqueline King as Sylvia Noble, Karl Collins as Shaun Temple, and Jemma Redgrave as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart.

‘Doctor Who’: What is it?

"Doctor Who" is the world's longest-running action-adventure TV series, spanning 60 years and earning over 100 awards. This iconic British show enjoys a massive global fanbase, with 9.6 million followers on social media and 100 million video views on YouTube in the past year.

Produced by Bad Wolf and BBC Studios, the show is helmed by showrunner Russell T. Davies, who also writes and serves as an executive producer. Other executive producers are Phil Collinson, Joel Collins, Julie Gardner, and Jane Tranter. The 60th-anniversary specials are penned by Davies and directed by Rachel Talalay, Tom Kingsley, and Chanya Button. BBC Studios handles global distribution.

Ncuti Gatwa will take on the role of the 15th Doctor in the upcoming season, which will be available for streaming globally on Disney+ in 2024 and on the BBC in the UK and Ireland.

FAQs

When and where will the Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Specials be available to watch?
The Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Specials will premiere on Disney+ globally, except in the UK and Ireland, where they will air on the BBC. The first episode, "The Star Beast," will premiere on November 25.

Who is taking over as the 15th Doctor, and when can we expect to see the new season?
Ncuti Gatwa is the 15th Doctor, and the new season will be available for global streaming on Disney+ in 2024. In the UK and Ireland, it will be broadcast on the BBC.