“Doctor Who” is finding a new home for its global audience.
BBC and Disney-branded television announced on Tuesday that as part of a new joint venture, “Doctor Who” will stream outside the UK and Ireland exclusively on Disney+, a departure from its current availability on BBC America and AMC+. .
In the meantime, the BBC will continue to host the beloved sci-fi series in its native UK and Ireland.
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“I love this show, and it’s the best of both worlds – with the vision and delight of the BBC and Disney+ we can launch the TARDIS around the planet, keeping its traditional home firmly in place for a new generation of fans.” Can reach the BBC in the UK,” showrunner Russell T. Davies said in a statement.
Charlotte Moore, BBC Chief Content Officer, said: “We are thrilled to announce this exciting global partnership with Disney, the perfect partner to bring this British show to the rest of the world. To always be out of this world. Russell T. Davis’ vision for The Doctor Who and we are committed to ensuring that audiences around the world have the opportunity to enjoy the epic adventures of The Doctor with the scale and ambition they deserve. With the show reaching even greater heights and reaching new audiences, it is an extremely exciting time for fans in the UK and around the world.”
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