"Doctor Who" is a British science fiction television series that has been broadcast by the BBC since 1963. The show follows the adventures of the Doctor, an extraterrestrial Time Lord who travels through time and space in a time-traveling spaceship called the TARDIS, which appears as a blue British police box. The Doctor is a member of a humanoid species called Time Lords. The Doctor travels across the universe to save lives, liberate oppressed people, and combat foes, often accompanied by companions. The series blends action, adventure, comedy, and space travel. "Doctor Who" originally aired from 1963 to 1989 and was revived in 2005. Since 2023, it has been co-produced by Bad Wolf and BBC Studios Productions. The show is available on BBC iPlayer in the UK and Disney+ internationally.
The series has had numerous cast members throughout its run, with multiple actors portraying the Doctor and various companions.
Some notable cast members include:
- William Hartnell as The First Doctor
- Patrick Troughton as The Second Doctor
- Jon Pertwee as The Third Doctor
- Tom Baker as The Fourth Doctor
- Peter Davison as The Fifth Doctor
- Colin Baker as The Sixth Doctor
- Sylvester McCoy as The Seventh Doctor
- Paul McGann as The Eighth Doctor
- Christopher Eccleston as The Ninth Doctor
- David Tennant as The Tenth Doctor/The Fourteenth Doctor
- Matt Smith as The Eleventh Doctor
- Peter Capaldi as The Twelfth Doctor
- Jodie Whittaker as The Thirteenth Doctor
- Ncuti Gatwa as The Fifteenth Doctor
- Carole Ann Ford as Susan Foreman
- Billie Piper as Rose Tyler
- Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday
"Doctor Who" is listed in Guinness World Records as the longest-running and most successful science-fiction television series based on its broadcast ratings, DVD and book sales. The revival of "Doctor Who" has received consistently high ratings. However, recent reports indicate that the ratings have dropped in the UK for the latest seasons. Russell T Davies has stated that the show is performing "phenomenally well with the younger audience that we wanted".
"Doctor Who" originally ran for 26 seasons from 1963 to 1989. The series was revived in 2005, and as of May 31, 2025, 892 episodes have aired, encompassing 319 stories over 41 seasons. The show is currently ongoing, with season 2 scheduled to premiere on April 12, 2025.
Official Trailer for Season 2:
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- "The Sarah Jane Adventures": A "Doctor Who" spin-off focused on the adventures of Sarah Jane Smith.
- "Farscape": A science fiction series with a blend of humor and serious themes.
- "Foundation": A science fiction show based on Isaac Asimov's novels.
