How to watch new Doctor Who episodes online and from anywhere

Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson) and The Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) stand face to face in the Doctor Who season 14 finale
(Image credit: Disney Plus)

How to watch new Doctor Who episodes

Doctor Who is back with a brand new cast, and the all-new season finale will streaming for free on BBC iPlayer in the UK and on Disney Plus around the world. It will also go out on UK television on BBC One. 

Away from the UK and still want to watch your free Doctor Who stream? Use a VPN to watch Doctor Who from anywhere.

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Finale: Friday, June 21 (US) / Saturday, June 22 (UK, AU)
Streaming from: 7pm ET / 4pm PT / 12am BST / 9am AEST
UK TV channel: BBC One
FREE stream: iPlayer (UK)
Global streams: Disney Plus
Use a VPN to unblock BBC iPlayer when abroad

Doctor Who season 1 preview

Announced almost two years ago to the day, the new season of the beloved show has seen Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa take ownership of the sonic screwdriver as the official 15th Doctor.

Although the face may be different, it's been the usual epic monster-conquering adventures through space and time from Gatwa's initial eight-episode run, with a thoroughly modern twist. The Doctor and new companion Ruby Sunday (played by Millie Gibson) have taken the TARDIS from prehistoric plains and Bridgerton-era England, to meeting the Beatles in the 1960s. Not to mention war-torn planets and social media obsessed futures before heading back to modern day London for a devastating two-part finale. 

With a fresh young cast in front of the camera and returning showrunner Russell T Davies pulling the strings, there's been massive hype from Whovians about the upcoming series. "It’s really nice to have that buzz around Doctor Who," says Gatwa. "It's a great show, and I feel very lucky to have the baton handed on to me for such an incredible drama. This is a really exciting time."

It's worth noting that episodes of Doctor Who season 1, including the finale, will air on the BBC iPlayer and Disney Plus before they're shown on BBC One in the UK. For all the times, channels and other information you need, follow our guide below to watch new Doctor Who episodes online, wherever in the Whoniverse you are.


How to watch Doctor Who free online

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How to watch new Doctor Who episodes online for FREE

BBC iPlayer

The finale of Doctor Who season 1 will be made available on the BBC iPlayer streaming service at the stroke of midnight this Friday night/Saturday morning.

It’s a FREE service, though you should be in possession of a valid UK TV Licence. You can also watch almost all of the Doctor Who back catalog on the platform, too.

If you want to watch on TV, the finale goes out on BBC One from 6.40pm BST on Saturday, June 22

Away from the UK right now? Just use a VPN to alter your IP address so you can use your usual services stream your favorite TV shows and films online just like you would at home.

How to watch Doctor Who from anywhere

If you are traveling away from home, you may be unable to watch Doctor Who like you normally would due to regional restrictions. Luckily, there’s an easy solution.

Downloading a VPN allows you to stream online, no matter where you are. It's a simple bit of software that changes your IP address, meaning that you can access on-demand content or live TV just as if you were at home. And NordVPN is the no. 1-rated provider you can get right now.

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Three simple steps to using a VPN to watch your usual TV services when traveling abroad:

1. Download and install a VPNwe recommend NordVPN

2. Connect to the relevant server location – launch the VPN app, click on 'choose location' and select the right location e.g. UK for BBC iPlayer

3. Head to the chosen broadcaster's live stream – in this case, head to the BBC iPlayer website or app to watch Doctor Who


Doctor Who global streams

How to watch Doctor Who around the world

Disney Plus

Disney Plus is now the international home for new Doctor Who episodes. That means you can watch the conclusion to The Doctor and Ruby's first batch of adventures on Disney Plus in the US, Canada, Australia and everywhere else outside the UK.

The Disney Plus price starts at $7.99 / CA$7.99 / AU$13.99 / NZ$14.99 per month.

The finale hits the platform at 7pm ET / 4pm PT in the US on Friday, June 21. It lands at the same time worldwide. So, for example, that would be 9am AEST in Australia and 11am NZT in New Zealand on Saturday morning

Don't forget that Brits currently away from home can use a VPN to watch Doctor Who on BBC iPlayer from abroad.

Doctor Who season 1 trailer

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Doctor Who season 1 episode guide

  1. "Space Babies" – Friday, May 10 (US) / Saturday, May 11 (UK)
  2. "The Devil's Chord" – Friday, May 10 (US) / Saturday, May 11 (UK)
  3. "Boom" – Friday, May 17 (US) / Saturday, May 18 (UK)
  4. "73 Yards" – Friday, May 24 (US) / Saturday, May 25 (UK)
  5. "Dot and Bubble" – Friday, May 31 (US) / Saturday, June 1 (UK)
  6. "Rogue" – Friday, June 7 (US) / Saturday, June 8 (UK)
  7. "The Legend of Ruby Sunday" – Friday, June 14 (US) / Saturday, June 15 (UK)
  8. "Empire of Death" – Friday, June 21 (US) / Saturday, June 22 (UK)

Episodes are released at 7pm ET / 4pm PT / 12am BST

Who is the main cast for Doctor Who season 1?

  • Ncuti Gatwa as The Doctor
  • Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday
  • Michelle Greenidge as Carla Sunday
  • Angela Wynter as Cherry Sunday
  • Anita Dobson as Mrs Flood
  • Jemma Redgrave as Kate Stewart
  • Bonnie Langford as Mel Bush
  • Yasmin Finney as Rose Noble
  • Alexander Devrient as Colonel Christopher Ibrahim
  • Aneurin Barnard as Roger ap Gwilliam
  • Indira Varma as The Duchess
  • Lenny Rush as Morris
  • Jinkx Monsoon as Maestro

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