Where to watch Doctor Who for free online from anywhere
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It's finally 2024, which means that the long-awaited new season of Doctor Who is almost here. Viewers got a glimpse of the new Fifteenth Doctor, Ncuti Gatwa, in the Christmas special at the end of last year, and he will make his return for a full new season later this year. Gatwa is just the latest regeneration of the Doctor and marks 60 years of TV history.
The recent 60th anniversary specials also brought back the beloved former Doctor and companion duo played by David Tennant and Catherine Tate, sparking quite a wave of nostalgia for past seasons. If you're looking to rewatch your favorite Doctor's seasons or binge the entire series for the first time, we've got you covered. BBC iPlayer has all seasons of Doctor Who available to stream for free, and Max and Disney Plus also have some regional offerings. If you're not in the UK, we'll show you how to watch all seasons of Doctor Who live for free using a VPN.
How to watch all seasons of Doctor Who in the UK
All seasons of Doctor Who are available to stream on BBC iPlayer. This means that UK viewers can watch the modern seasons, the classic series, and the recent 60th anniversary specials all in one place. BBC iPlayer is free and just requires that you sign in, so you'll have access to more than 800 episodes for free in no time at all. A few episodes from the classic series, including those that make up the "An Unearthly Child" story, are missing due to a licensing dispute.
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How to watch modern seasons of Doctor Who in the US
US viewers have a much more limited selection of Doctor Who episodes than the UK library. All modern (revived) seasons, from the Ninth Doctor to the Thirteenth Doctor, are available to stream on Max. A Max subscription starts at $9.99 per month.
How to watch the Doctor Who 60th anniversary specials
The four 60th anniversary specials are available on BBC iPlayer in the UK. For many other countries – including the US, Canada, and Australia – the specials are available to stream on Disney Plus. Disney Plus plans start at $7.99 per month. The next season will land on the Disney service in those countries later this year, too.
How to watch all Doctor Who seasons for free from anywhere
If you're not in the UK and want to watch all seasons of Doctor Who for free, you can use a VPN (virtual private network). VPNs are helpful because they unlock various streaming options where permitted and also help boost your online privacy. VPNs work by changing your device's location to a country with different servers, allowing you to access various websites and apps.
We recommend ExpressVPN, a straightforward VPN with a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you want to find more information, take a look at our ExpressVPN review and read on to learn how to use it.
How to watch Doctor Who episodes with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don't have one.
- Install it on the device you're using to watch the movie.
- Turn it on and set it to a UK location.
- Go to BBC iPlayer.
- Sign up for an account with a local postcode.
- Enjoy watching Doctor Who.
When does the new season of Doctor Who start?
The new season of Doctor Who is almost here. BBC and Disney recently announced that the new installment will arrive in May. Specifically, it will launch on Disney Plus on May 10 at 7 p.m. ET internationally (excluding the UK). For UK residents, it will launch simultaneously on May 11 at 12 a.m. GMT on BBC iPlayer. It will air on BBC One later on May 11. At the end of last year, the BBC released a teaser trailer featuring some of the Fifteenth Doctor's new adventures. Check it out below:
How to watch Doctor Who spin-offs
Multiple Doctor Who spin-off series are available to stream on BBC iPlayer, including The Sarah Jane Adventures and Torchwood. These two series are available to stream on Max in the US.
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