Doctor Who fans are in for a treat as the BBC celebrates the show’s 60th anniversary with a series of special episodes and exciting additions to the Doctor Who universe. The centenary special delivered a surprising twist as Jodie Whittaker’s Thirteenth Doctor regenerated into David Tennant, who returns as the Fourteenth Doctor alongside Catherine Tate as Donna Noble.
The celebrations will kick off on Saturday, November 25, with the airing of the first special episode titled “The Star Beast.” Each Saturday thereafter, viewers will be taken on a thrilling otherworldly adventure through time and space with two more special episodes: “Wild Blue Yonder” on December 2 and “The Giggle” on December 9. The Star Beast will see the long-awaited reunion of the Doctor and Donna, but the details of their encounter remain a mystery.
The cast for the 60th anniversary specials is truly stellar, with Yasmin Finney joining as Rose Noble, Miriam Margolyes lending her voice as the Meep, Jacqueline King reprising her role as Sylvia Noble, Karl Collins as Shaun Temple, Ruth Madeley as Shirley Anne-Bingham, Jemma Redgrave as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart, and Neil Patrick Harris as the mischievous Toymaker.
In addition to the special episodes, fans can look forward to a behind-the-scenes show called “Doctor Who: Unleashed,” hosted by Steffan Powell. This show will provide exclusive insights into the making of Doctor Who and feature interviews with both cast and crew. The first episode of “Doctor Who: Unleashed” will air on November 25, following “The Star Beast.”
To make the celebration even more exciting, BBC iPlayer will offer a vast collection of Doctor Who content, including classic episodes, spin-offs like “The Sarah Jane Adventures,” “Torchwood,” and “Class,” as well as every episode of “Doctor Who Confidential.” Additionally, an online archive will be launched, featuring interviews, documents, audio, and behind-the-scenes photos from the show’s history.
With over 800 episodes now available on BBC iPlayer, this extensive collection will be known as “The Whoniverse.” It will serve as the dedicated home for all Doctor Who-related content and will continuously expand to encompass the rich and diverse world of the show. The Whoniverse will also introduce a brand new logo and ident to unite all the Doctor Who worlds in one place.
To further immerse fans in the Doctor Who experience, a new six-part series titled “Tales of the TARDIS” will be released exclusively in The Whoniverse. This series will reunite beloved classic Doctor Who duos as they embark on a nostalgic voyage through space and time.
With these exciting offerings, Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary promises to be an unforgettable celebration for fans worldwide.
