My fellow Whovians, it's time to celebrate a milestone.
When Doctor Who first aired on the BBC in 1963, U.K. viewers were introduced to a time-traveling alien. As the Doctor embarks on his or her quests inside a blue police box called the TARDIS, they are there to help those in need while also combatting enemies in scenarios they never see coming. While the show's premise has been beloved by fans, it's even more adored for its use of regeneration, which allows the Doctor to switch bodies after they die and complete the mission they set out to do.
Now, six decades and 14 Doctors (and a 15th coming in the near future) later, the BBC is celebrating a television legacy with the Doctor Who 60th anniversary special episodes. The special will tell a brand-new story with classic elements everyone loves. With the announcement of David Tennant (a.k.a. the Tenth Doctor) coming back to the franchise as the Fourteenth Doctor, Catherine Tate returning as Donna Noble and Neil Patrick Harris playing the Toymaker (a nemesis that hasn't been seen since 1966), fans better be ready to embark on quite the adventure.
So, now that you know all this info, you may be wondering where to watch and stream the Doctor Who 60th anniversary special when it arrives on November 25. Well, we did some digging, and we have the answer for you ... along with much more. Keep on reading to know how to watch and stream the Doctor Who 60th anniversary specials online:
How to watch and stream the Doctor Who 60th anniversary specials:
While it's slightly complicated to watch the entire series of Doctor Who, the new specials will be remarkably easy to stream online, thanks to Disney+.
According to an official press release, in 2022, Disney Branded Television revealed their plans to partner with the BBC to bring new seasons of Doctor Who to an international audience. While the statement also revealed the upcoming installment (featuring Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor) is set to debut sometime in 2024, fans can get a taste of what Disney and the BBC have to offer with these three new specials.
When the time comes to watch the Doctor Who 60th anniversary specials on Disney+, you'll need to make sure you have an account set up with the streamer first. Luckily, the website offers a number of options for viewers to choose from, with the lowest starting at $7.99 per month. Once you have a profile ready, make sure to click on the show's title page on the Disney+ website or on the Disney+ app.
Doctor Who 60th anniversary special episode schedule
Doctor Who is famous for airing episodes weekly, and it looks like the streamer plans on following a similar pattern with the 60th anniversary specials.
- Episode 1: "The Star Beast" — November 25
- Episode 2: "Wild Blue Yonder" — December 2
- Episode 3: "The Giggle" — December 9
How can I watch and stream Doctor Who in the United States?
While the Doctor Who 60th anniversary special episodes and new installments will drop on Disney+, watching the previous seasons gets a little tricky.
Classic Doctor Who:
While the more modern Doctor Who episodes are easier to find, we can't forget the ones that started the entire franchise. If you want to start watching Doctor Who all the way from the beginning, you can watch the first installments on BritBox.
For those who don't have a profile with the streamer yet, BritBox offers new subscribers a 30-day free trial before signing up for $8.99 per month or $89.99 per year.
Once you have an account, head on over to the Doctor Who show page on BritBox's website or on the BritBox app
Editor's note: You may notice that the Eighth Doctor is missing from BritBox and Max. In 1996, a television film was released with the Eighth Doctor (Paul McGann). It's not currently streaming anywhere in the United States.
Modern Doctor Who:
For those looking to watch Doctor Who from the Modern era starting in 2005 (a.k.a. beginning with Chris Eccleston portraying the Ninth Doctor), they can view those episodes on Max.
If you don't have access to Max just yet, make sure you sign up for an account first. The streamer does offer a number of options for people to choose from, with the lowest starting at $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year. Additionally, the site is offering an exclusive Black Friday offer, which will offer new and returning users a chance to get the lowest option at a discounted rate of $2.99 per month for up to six months.
Once you have a profile made, click on the Doctor Who title page on Max's website or on the Max app.
