Doctor Who

Specials 2005 - 2022
TV-PG

  • 2005-11-18T18:30:00Z on BBC One
  • 45m
  • 3d 5h 1m (199 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Drama, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
The Doctor is a Time Lord: a 900 year old alien with 2 hearts, part of a gifted civilization who mastered time travel. The Doctor saves planets for a living—more of a hobby actually, and the Doctor's very, very good at it.

199 episodes

The newly-regenerated Doctor explains to a disbelieving Rose that he has regenerated.

Rose and the newly-regenerated Doctor continue their adventures together in this Christmas Special episode. Christmas becomes a time of terror for Planet Earth, as the whole of mankind falls under the shadow of the alien Sycorax. Rose needs the Doctor's help, but can she trust a man with a new face?

2005-12-25T18:30:00Z

Special 3 Attack of the Graske

A special interactive adventure that BBC viewers were able to access by pressing their red button on the remote control.

2006-12-25T18:30:00Z

Special 4 The Runaway Bride

Special 4 The Runaway Bride

  • 2006-12-25T18:30:00Z1h 4m

Bride-to-be Donna vanishes as she walks down the aisle to marry boyfriend Lance. To her complete astonishment - and the Doctor's - she reappears in the Tardis. As the Time Lord, still reeling from Rose's departure, investigates how Donna came to be there, the duo uncover a terrifying enemy. How far will the Doctor go to save Earth from the latest alien threat?

2007-06-30T17:30:00Z

Special 5 The Infinite Quest

The Tenth Doctor and Martha Jones set off on an adventure through space to find the datachips to unlock The Infinite, a huge spaceship that can grant people their heart's desire. However, the evil Baltazar is also searching for the ship.

After Martha says goodbye to the Doctor and leaves, he is surprised to find a problem with the TARDIS. Suddenly, a man materializes - the Fifth Doctor. But why's he here, and what's happened to the TARDIS?

2007-12-25T18:30:00Z

Special 7 Voyage of the Damned

At the end of Last of the Time Lords, a ship crashes through the side of the TARDIS, mid flight, and a life ring bearing the name 'Titanic' is thrown towards the Doctor - what on Earth is going on?

The TARDIS is breeched by a Graske, who has come to “warn” the Doctor of a space portal opening up in the TARDIS. When the Doctor goes to look, he finds himself the entertainment of the real life BBC Proms, but the troublesome Graske has ideas of his own...

2008-12-25T18:30:00Z

Special 9 The Next Doctor

Special 9 The Next Doctor

  • 2008-12-25T18:30:00Z1h 1m

The Doctor arrives in Victorian London, it's Christmas, but the snow isn't the only thing descending on the tranquil and jubilant civilization...familiar silver giants of an alternate reality are amassing in numbers, The Cybermen are on the move again, and the only beings who can stop them are The Doctor...and another Doctor?

2008-12-25T18:30:00Z

Special 10 Christmas Moments

A look back at the best moments from the Doctor's festive adventures.

A family concert featuring music from the BBC's Doctor Who series, and including a specially filmed scene, written by Russell T Davies and starring David Tennant.

There's also a selection of classical favourites with a strong flavour of time and space. Join Freema Agyeman (aka Martha Jones), and others from the Doctor Who cast, for an intergalactic musical adventure - with a little help from Daleks, Cybermen and other aliens from the series!

A behind the scenes look at the work involved putting on the doctor who prom at the Royal Albert Hall.

2009-04-11T17:30:00Z

Special 13 Planet of the Dead

The Doctor, along with the lady Christina de Souza and other passengers, finds himself transported to a barren desert planet on a double-decker bus. As the Doctor and Christina struggle to uncover the mysteries beneath the sand, the Swarm draws closer.

2009-11-15T18:30:00Z

Special 14 The Waters of Mars

The Doctor joins forces with his oldest companion on record when a military base comes under attack from sentient, dangerous waters. It may be another stand against immeasurable odds, but waiting in the wings for the Time Lord is a sign all songs must end....

2009-12-05T18:30:00Z

Special 15 Dreamland

Special 15 Dreamland

  • 2009-12-05T18:30:00Z44m

During a visit to a local diner the doctor stumbles upon a mysterious alien artefact that leads him on a mission to rescue Rivesh Mantilax from the threat of the Viperox and the clutches of the American military in New Mexico.

2009-12-25T18:30:00Z

Special 16 The End of Time (1)

Facing his mortality, the Doctor returns to Earth find the planet's population haunted by horrific nightmares all their own. Reuniting with Wilf, The Doctor investigates a lingering mystery that threatens to unravel the planet as an old enemy prepares to be reborn.

2010-01-01T18:30:00Z

Special 17 The End of Time (2)

Dark forces amass at The Gate. Only The Doctor stands between the age of order and the time of chaos... only one song remains to be sung...

2010-04-17T17:30:00Z

Special 18 The Ultimate Guide

The Doctor, his universe and the mythology of the series. A look at the first four series and who the Doctor really is. A sneak peek at series five and the new Doctor.

Novice Hame, one of the feline nurses working at the hospital on New Earth, presents a promotional video for the infirmary, claiming the staff can cure any disease. She welcomes the audience to come to the hospital before pointing out one of the hospital’s current patients, who has a terminal illness known as Autras Disease.

Moments later the patient is cured, sitting in bed holding a bunch of flowers. Hame claims the nurses never loose a patient, for they are here to help. Suddenly there is a cry of a woman screaming for help, followed by the screeching whine of a cat. All is not as it seems in the hospital…

An alien pod hurtles through space, heading for Earth. It crash-lands in a ball of flame somewhere in the Scottish Highlands, apparently unseen. Three hundred years later a man walks alone amongst the unchanged landscape, followed by the unsettling growl of a beast. He looks around for the source of the noise but sees nothing, and so continues on his way. A moment later the noise sounds again and he looks back over his shoulder a second time. On this occasion he sees the creature following him and runs for his life. However, he is unable to escape. The giant beast pounces and drags him to the ground…

Mickey sits alone in a café, clicking frantically on his laptop computer. He flicks through dozens of pictures showing mysterious UFOs but these mean nothing to him, he needs something bigger. He finally arrives at a page where he cannot enter due to an access denial by an organization known as ‘Torchwood’. He realizes this is what he has been looking for and takes out his mobile phone. He calls Rose and tells her there are strange goings on back on Earth; there has been increased activity at a nearby school, including a lot of strange lights in the sky. He tells her that he needs her and the Doctor; there is something out there. Sure enough, miles away in the corridors of the school a giant bat-like creature stands and unfolds it’s wings, revealing itself and screeching out into the night…

On a spaceship deep in space one of the observation crew is taken by surprise when an ion storm erupts nearby. She calls out a warning to the rest of the crew but it is too late; the impact rocks the ship and the computer panels begin to overload in a shower of sparks. She calls out a mayday signal but there is nobody left to hear it.

Some time later the crew all lie dead. A loud ticking echoes around the command deck as a shadowed figure approaches the last survivor who sighs with relief at its presence. Suddenly she realizes it is not there to help her and she screams out to no avail, she is doomed…

Elsewhere, on an ornate mantelpiece above a fireplace a clock is ticking away, until suddenly its face cracks and time stops…

On a computer screen; a message has been received by a group known as ‘The Preachers’ from another figure known as ‘Gemini’. It details that the subject of the report is John Lumic, founder of Cybus Industries (est. 1982).

It reports the main information on Cybus Industries; such as the profit margin of $78 billion in 2001, and a report from South America that in 2004 259,996 people went missing from within its borders. Finally it reports the Lumic is working on his “ultimate upgrade” and then goes on to say that he must be stopped.

Across the globe metal men are preparing to disembark as part of the upgrade and as the report concludes a figure resembling Mickey sits in a large blue van, watching the screen before him. He watches as the report calls for all Preachers to mobilize and as the message ends with an advertisement from Cybus Industries promoting the upcoming “ultimate upgrade”, he drives away…

A report issued from John Lumic to every continent on the planet orders all cyber factories across the Earth to begin production, the “ultimate upgrade” is about to reach maximum velocity.

As the report continues it details the objectives of the upgrade; the removal of the human brain from its body and its replacement into a brand new metal body.

Across the globe hoards of Cybermen are being manufactured and are starting to awaken. They line the streets in preparation to take over the world; their orders stand to delete all incompatible material…

In an ordinary 1950’s household a deliveryman uncovers a brand new state of the art television set to an excited old woman.

That night she sits down in preparation to watch the set as tendrils of red electricity buzz around the device. She concludes that it is not working and gets out of her chair to hit the set in order to try and make it work.

However as she does so the red tendrils of electricity flare up to and begin to break free of the television screen. They pursue her as she retreats back to her chair in terror and make a move towards her face.

Some time later the old woman is gone; leaving only the television set to broadcast a report on the upcoming coverage of the following day’s coronation of Queen Elizabeth II…

In a shining white office an official-looking woman consults a man called Captain Walker, explaining a planet has been located holding a powerful power-source capable of preventing the world from being sucked into a black hole. If he has go and retrieve it he will have saved the empire.

She shows him a series of artifacts that led them to find the planet, including an ancient book of strange symbols apparently detailing the planet’s myths. Walker asks to know more about them but the woman dismisses them, telling him he can overcome them as he is a big strong man with a top ship and a top crew.

She bids him goodbye and good luck and as he goes he passes a slave creature holding a translation orb. It watches him go before claiming “the beast shall rise from the pit…”

One of the Ood passes a member of the sanctuary base a box of possessions belonging to the late Captain Walker. He takes them and seals the box but reopens it when the lights dim and the computers begin to claim that “he shall awake”.

He takes out a book containing a series of ancient symbols and as he looks the computers around him go mad, spouting that “the beast is awake and he shall rise from the pit”. Doors begin to lock themselves and the book bursts into flames, reducing itself into dust.

The young man tries to open a nearby door but it is locked tight, and all it can do is tell him the “he is coming…”

Some time later the young man sits in a swivel chair in the returned-to-normal room. A young woman enters and tries to talk to him but gets no reply. She turns his chair around to find him lifeless; a series of the ancient symbols etched to his skin…

A heavy-breathing man holding a cane sits in a high-backed chair staring at a laptop before him. As he drums his fingers on the smooth surface of the device he stares at the website it displays; an appeal from an organization called L.I.N.D.A asking for information on a man called the Doctor.

He clicks on a link regarding becoming a member of L.I.N.D.A but it proves fruitless, L.I.N.D.A is a secret organization. He instead takes out an alien looking device and aims it at the screen which changes, instead tracking down the location the website is run from. He is given an address but before he can continue there is a knock at the door.

A cheerful tea lady walks in and prepares to give him a cup of tea, but as she turns to see the figure sitting before her she screams in terror…

In an ‘ordinary’ London street a reporter for a television called “Crime Crackers” tells his viewers that things are amiss in suburbia. Two children have gone missing from their own homes and the police do not know where they have gone or why they were taken.

He calls upon the ‘crime crackers’ of the nation to help find the missing youths and gives a phone number to contact the programme with if they should have any information on the matter.

As the reporter signs off he is unaware that somewhere in the street there stands a wardrobe, its doors shaking. They fly open to reveal a pair of blood-red glowing eyes, calling out for Chloe…

In a newspaper office a young male reporter tells his editor he can get her the biggest story of the century, the story of Torchwood. She tells him to find it for her and soon he is on the streets communicating with secret contacts who provide him with evidence to back up his suspicions of an organisation stretching back to the time of Queen Victoria.

He begins to see what all of this has in common with the ghosts that have been appearing across the globe and no sooner has he finished he is handing in his story. He tells his editor to publish it quickly or he will be found out…but t is too late.

His editor has double crossed him and handed him over to Torchwood, who provide hew with a new nondescript front page and take the young reported away, who screams out that he knows the truth about the ghosts…

A newsreader sitting at her desk in a TV studio delivers an emergency broadcast. The country is under attack and the government have declared it a state of emergency.

As she talks clips of the Cybermen attacking army strongholds are shown on screen, the metal giants wiping out anyone and anything that stands in their way.

The reporter hears from her earpiece that there is no new word from the government; the country is on its own. She unnervingly explains that the Cybermen are everywhere, before urging people to run if they see the metal monsters.

Suddenly the building is under attack and as the desperate newsreader falls to the floor explosions rock the room, destroying the set. The reporter then tearfully calls out to her mum and dad before attempting to sign off, but it is too late.

Doctor Who returns to the Proms with a new show hosted by stars Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill, featuring Murray Gold's music, behind-the-scenes access and a host of monsters.

Matt and Karen introduce us to 2 boys who have benefited from money raised by Children In Need and have tea in the Tardis with them. This also includes a preview of the Doctor Who Christmas episode "A Christmas Carol".

2010-12-25T18:30:00Z

Special 34 A Christmas Carol

Amy and Rory are trapped on a crashing space liner, and the only way The Doctor can rescue them is to save the soul of a lonely old miser. But is Kazran Sardick, the richest man in Sardicktown, beyond redemption? And what is lurking in the fogs of Christmas Eve?

2011-03-18T18:30:00Z

Special 35 Space (1)

Special 35 Space (1)

  • 2011-03-18T18:30:00Z4m

A special two-part mini episode with the Doctor, Amy and Rory in danger aboard the TARDIS.

2011-03-18T18:30:00Z

Special 36 Time (2)

Special 36 Time (2)

  • 2011-03-18T18:30:00Z3m

A special two-part mini episode with the Doctor, Amy and Rory in danger aboard the TARDIS.

2011-08-13T17:30:00Z

Special 37 Best of the Doctor

Matt Smith reviews his best moments; Celebrity fans share their favorite moments.

Dr Who mini episode written by Oakley Junior School students.

An in depth look at Iconic monsters from the series, As reflected on by guest stars from the last 2 seasons

Highlighted moments featuring Amy, Rory and River Song.

A musical odyssey through time and space with highlights and background footage from the Doctor Who - A Celebration concert at the Wales Millennium Centre in November 2006. Hosted by David Tennant, artists include the BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales under the baton of Ben Foster, Oods, Daleks and Cybermen. The programme has insights into the musical soundtrack from composer Murray Gold, Doctor Who head writer Russell T Davies and executive producer Julie Gardner.

The new series of Doctor Who begins at Easter with The Impossible Astronaut. But before that we have a short scene written by Steven Moffat that reveals a little of what we can expect from the adventure … and what the Doctor will be facing!

The next episode of Doctor Who is a scary, action-packed adventure called The Curse of the Black Spot. It's on BBC ONE on Saturday, 7 May at 6.15pm but you can watch the spine-chilling Prequel to the story right now...

As the Doctor prepares to face his darkest hour, key players conspire and a grim warning is given… Please note, we strongly recommend watching The Almost People before enjoying the Prequel.

The adventure continues in this brilliant Prequel written by Steven Moffat… The battle of Demon's Run has been fought. Now return to the TARDIS to discover a little of what happened next!

Before the Doctor returns to Lake Silencio, we return to Area 52…

The story is set during World War II and is about a family of Blitz refugees, Madge Arwell and her two children, Lily and Cyril, who have to relocate to Dorset, where they meet the Doctor.

Bid for the Doctor's clothes at http://www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey

Hilights from the Christmas Specials. Reflections on the first 5 Christmas specials by celebrities, guest stars and fans.

Watch an exclusive jaw-dropper prequel to the 2011 Christmas Special, written by Steven Moffat and starring Matt Smith.

Amy wakes to answer the TARDIS phone, only to discover the Doctor desperate to deal with British royalty, a goldfish and a housefly.

Amy finally gets to ask the Doctor the question that has been plaguing her since DW: Space: how can she remember two distinct histories of her life since the universe was rebooted in DW: The Big Bang? The Doctor in part answers her question by giving her a chance to do a good deed for herself when she was a child.

The Doctor arrives at Stormcage to pick up River Song on the evening of her imprisonment on twelve-thousand consecutive life sentences. It's their "first date", but his plans are complicated when a future version of River turns up.

With no fewer than three River Songs from different times roaming the TARDIS, the Doctor has to avoid contaminating the timeline.

Craig, Sophie and Alfie have a brief scene in which Craig discusses his fears of dealing with his son.

2012-05-24T17:30:00Z

Special 56 Good as Gold

An Olympic-themed mini-episode written by British schoolchildren.

Like all great science fiction shows, there are kernels of truth and nuggets of science fact scattered throughout the incredible “Doctor Who” universe. In this special, we are going to explore these dynamic “Doctor Who” moments where science fiction and science fact converge and mingle.

A special celebrating the women of the Doctor Who universe.

A special exploring the mind-bending time-travels of the Doctor.

A special visiting all the fabulous (and not-so-fabulous) locales of Doctor Who.

2012-08-27T17:30:00Z

Special 61 Pond Life (1)

Whilst the Ponds enjoy life at home, the Doctor has been having some unplanned adventures.

2012-08-28T17:30:00Z

Special 62 Pond Life (2)

The Doctor picks the wrong time to turn up unannounced.

2012-08-29T17:30:00Z

Special 63 Pond Life (3)

Rory stumbles upon an unexpected guest in his bathroom.

2012-08-30T17:30:00Z

Special 64 Pond Life (4)

Domestic life with the Ponds is never dull!

2012-08-31T17:30:00Z

Special 65 Pond Life (5)

The Doctor finally arrives at the Ponds House. But where are they?

2012-12-25T18:30:00Z

Special 66 The Snowmen

Special 66 The Snowmen

  • 2012-12-25T18:30:00Z1h

Christmas Eve, 1892, and the falling snow is the stuff of fairy tales. When the fairytale becomes a nightmare and a chilling menace threatens Earth, an unorthodox young governess, Clara, calls on the Doctor for help. But the Doctor is in mourning, reclusive and determined not to engage in the problems of the universe. As old friends return, will the Doctor really abandon humankind, or will he fight to save the world and Christmas from the icy clutches of this mysterious menace?

On her first trip in the TARDIS, Amy questions the Eleventh Doctor on how the time machine works, why it takes the shape of a police box, and whether he is an alien. The Doctor answers most of her questions, and then opens the TARDIS doors to reveal that thy are in deep space. When Amy doesn't believe what she is seeing, the Doctor pushes her though the doors.

As Amy continues her attempts to seduce him, the Doctor explains to her true reason why he travels with a companion. She tricks him into asking the TARDIS to display visual records of previous inhabitants, before he decides to go find Rory at his bachelor party.

The Doctor receives a message from a mysterious hooded stranger – a woman called Darla Von Karlsen wants to meet him...

Civil war has ravaged the Kahler race, but a team of scientists has found an advantage. The Gunslinger is born.

Matt, Karen, Arthur and the team reflect on the Ponds’ era and their emotional farewell.

Behind the scenes with Doctor Who shooting in the U.S. Featuring interviews with Matt Smith and Karen Gillan plus Executive Producer and Lead Writer Steven Moffat.

Explore DOCTOR WHO's many forays across the pond (no, not THOSE Ponds!). Luckily, this Time Lord knows his way around the U.S.A. We'll uncover the Doctor's special relationship with the U.S., from Daleks on the streets of New York to robot gunslingers in the Wild West. The special includes behind-the-scenes reports from the Doctor's death in Monument Valley, Utah and the Weeping Angels' invasion of Manhattan and looks back with contributions from current Doctor MATT SMITH, the Tenth Doctor DAVID TENNANT, plus JOHN BARROWMAN (Captain Jack Harkness), ARTHUR DARVILL (Rory Williams), NOEL CLARKE (Mickey) and PETER PURVES (Steven, a companion of the very First Doctor).

Matt and Jenna introduce the Doctor Who Christmas Prequel, The Great Detective, in which Vastra, Jenny and Strax try to persuade the grumpy Doctor to engage again.

2012-10-12T17:30:00Z

Special 75 Doctor Who: P.S.

Find out what happened to Rory's dad and the Ponds in this unshot scene by Chris Chibnall.

Doctor Who: Rewind was a documentary co-produced by BBC America, BBC Worldwide and BBC Wales. It was essentially a recap of the story arc of series 5, with emphasis on the narrative points likely to recur in series 6. It debuted on BBCA immediately before their premiere of The Impossible Astronaut. It was a sequel of sorts to Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide, a similar documentary made by many of the same BBCA crew.

Madame Vastra, accompanied by her loyal companions Jenny Flint and Strax, is called upon to investigate a Victorian murder mystery. But where is the Doctor?

This special one-off drama travels back in time to 1963 to see how Doctor Who was first brought to the screen.

Actor William Hartnell felt trapped by a succession of hard-man roles. Wannabe producer Verity Lambert was frustrated by the TV industry's glass ceiling. Both of them were to find unlikely hope and unexpected challenges in the form of a Saturday tea-time drama. Allied with a team of unusual but brilliant people, they went on to create the longest running science fiction series ever made.

The Doctor takes a break on Earth, despondent that he can't find Clara.

In the aftermath of the Battle of Demons Run, a battled-scarred Strax lies dead on the floor — or has he just fainted...

Dermot O'Leary wakes up late for the National Television Awards. The Eleventh Doctor tries to take him there, but keeps ending up in the wrong place, meeting many famous people in places such as Walford, Weatherfield and the BBC Television Centre in 2111.

On the eve of his most terrible battle, the Time Lord is faced with a choice that will change the course of his life. The darkest of days are about to begin.

The Doctors embark on their greatest adventure in this 50th anniversary special. In 2013, something terrible is awakening in London's National Gallery; in 1562, a murderous plot is afoot in Elizabethan England; and somewhere in space an ancient battle reaches its devastating conclusion. All of reality is at stake as the Doctor's own dangerous past comes back to haunt him.

Orbiting a quiet backwater planet, the massed forces of the universe's deadliest species gather, drawn to a mysterious message that echoes out to the stars. And amongst them, the Doctor. Rescuing Clara from a family Christmas dinner, the Time Lord and his best friend must learn what this enigmatic signal means for his own fate and that of the universe.

The Doctor and Clara reflect on how little they know about each other.

The Whispermen approach Clarence DeMarco in jail providing him with the coordinates to Trenzalore.

The half-hour show, presented by Zoe Ball, will feature an interview with the new lead, as well as 11th Doctor Matt Smith and executive producer Steven Moffat.

According to the official announcement, Ball "will unveil the 12th Doctor in the first ever interview in front of a live studio audience set against the backdrop of a swirling vortex, amongst Daleks and the Tardis".

The concert features the very best of Murray Gold’s scores for recent adventures as well as music from the eras of the early Doctors. Matt Smith and Jenna Coleman make special appearances and it’s great to see Madam Vastra and Strax back, hosting the Prom… In fact, any concert without a Sontaran and a Silurian will now seem relatively pedestrian!

And watch out for some very special surprise guests who help make this an unforgettable celebration of the music of Doctor Who.

2013-03-31T17:30:00Z

Special 89 The Companions

Special 89 The Companions

  • 2013-03-31T17:30:00Z44m

As the Doctor’s newest companion, Clara Oswald, steps into the TARDIS, take a look back at previous companions that have won over the Doctor’s heart in Doctor Who: The Companions. Along the way, companions old and new talk about how the show has changed their lives, and how they've never quite managed to leave the TARDIS behind. Matt Smith and David Tennant are joined by fellow contributors including John Barrowman (Captain Jack), Arthur Darvill (Rory) and Noel Clarke (Mickey).

For one night only, Professor Brian Cox takes an audience of celebrity guests, including Charles Dance and Rufus Hound, and members of the public on a journey into the wonderful universe of the Doctor, from the lecture hall of the Royal Institution of Great Britain. Drawing on the latest theories as well as 200 years of scientific discoveries and the genius of Einstein, Brian tries to answer the classic questions raised by the Doctor - can you really travel in time? Does extra-terrestrial life exist in our galaxy? And how do you build something as fantastical as the TARDIS?

2013-11-18T18:30:00Z

Special 91 The Ultimate Guide

Special 91 The Ultimate Guide

  • 2013-11-18T18:30:00Z1h 58m

Matt Smith and Jenna Coleman celebrate the 50th anniversary of the space-travelling Time Lord and take an in-depth look at of one of the most intriguing fictional characters of all time.

With the 50th anniversary episode, The Day of the Doctor, about to hit our screens there's a look at all 11 incarnations of the Doctor and their most famous scenes and storylines, an exploration of the many sides to the Doctor and asking what is he really like. Plus, a look at The Doctor's many travelling companions and adversaries over the years and how they all contribute to creating the longest running sci-fi show of all time.

2013-11-23T18:30:00Z

Special 92 The Afterparty

Zoe Ball and Rick Edwards are live, getting the party started for the ultimate celebration of 50 years of Doctor Who. With an impressive guest list of Doctors and companions both past and present, celebrity fans and some very special surprises, this is the afterparty not to be missed. As well as all the gossip on the new episode The Day of the Doctor, there are exclusive interviews, showstopping monster moments and plenty of fun. So make a date to celebrate with us and be a part of this time-travelling extravaganza as we say Happy Birthday Doctor Who.

2013-11-20T18:30:00Z

Special 93 The Last Day

First day on the front line? Time to attach a Headcam for a soldier's point-of-view. What could possibly go wrong?

Everything you really need to know about the Doctor - current, future or past.

A star studded special written and directed by Peter Davison. With the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who about to film, the 'Classic' Doctors are keen to be involved. But do they manage it?

As Doctor Who celebrates 50 years, we go behind the lens on the year's most anticipated television drama. Voiced by the Sixth Doctor, Colin Baker, we catch up with old friends and meet some new ones. It's a rollercoaster ride and a time to celebrate. Features Matt Smith, David Tennant and Jenna Coleman with Billie Piper and John Hurt, as well as lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat, discussing their 50th Anniversary experiences.

An all-new special, Doctor Who: Tales from the TARDIS, features the series’ actors and producers sharing their experiences and memories of the world’s longest-running sci-fi show. The special features exclusive interviews with principal cast members from the show’s 50-year history, including actors who have played the Doctor: Matt Smith, David Tennant, Tom Baker, and Peter Davison, actors who have played companions: Jenna Coleman, Karen Gillan, Freema Agyeman, and William Russell, as well as the current lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat. The discussion includes how the actors got cast, how the roles changed their lives, how a ‘regeneration’ is recorded, and how filming the show in the 60′s compares to today.

Clara Oswald gets into an argument with the TARDIS after the TARDIS plays a practical joke on her in the shower and then makes her bedroom disappear. After revealing to Clara that she is far from being the first girl the Doctor has "brought home", the TARDIS plays another trick on Clara that has her seeing double, and triple, and quadruple...

2013-09-24T17:30:00Z

Special 99 Rain Gods

Special 99 Rain Gods

  • 2013-09-24T17:30:00Z2m

The Doctor and River Song find themselves at the mercy of the natives of the planet of the Rain Gods, who mean to sacrifice them to their deities, until the Doctor calls upon the gods themselves to help them out of the fix

2013-09-24T17:30:00Z

Special 100 The Inforarium

The Inforarium — the greatest source of illicit information in recorded history — is compromised. The Doctor appears in a hologram — "Who the hell are you?". He tells a guard that he will be erasing all traces of himself from their database, making everyone forget what they've heard through means he'd adapted from the Silence. At the end of the message, the guard completely forgets the whole ordeal. Then it replays... "Who the hell are you?"

Bid the eleventh Doctor, Matt Smith, a fond farewell in this hour long retrospective documentary special about Doctor Who series five, six and seven – “the Matt Smith Years.” This compelling documentary, narrated by Alex Kingston (Doctor Who’s River Song), features highlights from Smith’s run with interview footage from the man himself, his cast-mates, writers, producers, guest stars and celebrity Whovians.

Jack Harkness enters the Doctor's TARDIS and discovers a blue-headed alien who claims to be a regenerated Doctor. The alien gives the game away when Jack notices that he's armed, something the real Doctor would never be. The alien identifies himself as Sao Til, a literal arms dealer who trades in limbs. Jack draws his gun and the two enter into a standoff before...

Behind the scenes look at the making of the 2013 Doctor Who Christmas Special.

This episode features the Judoon from the episode Smith & Jones featuring the 10th Doctor and Martha Jones as the companion.

This episode features the Silurians from the episode A Good Man Goes to War featuring the 11th Doctor and Amy Pond/Rory Williams as the companions.

This episode features the Ood from the episode Planet of the Ood featuring the 10th Doctor and Donna Noble as the companion.

This episode features the Clockwork Men from the episode The Girl in the Fireplace featuring the 10th Doctor and Rose Tyler/Mickey Smith as the companions.

This episode features the Ice Warriors from the episode Cold War featuring the 11th Doctor and Clara Oswald as the companion.

This episode features the Cybermen from the episode The Next Doctor featuring the 10th Doctor and Jackson Lake as the companion.

This episode features the Silence from the episodes The Impossible Astronaut & Day of the Moon featuring the 11th Doctor and Amy Pond/Rory Williams as the companions.

This episode features the Master from the episode Utopia featuring the 10th Doctor and Martha Jones/Captian Jack Harkness as the companions.

This episode features the The Weeping Angels from the episode Blink featuring the 10th Doctor and Martha Jones as the companion.

This episode features the Daleks from the episode Dalek featuring the 9th Doctor and Rose Tyler as the companion.

Peter Davison recounts what it takes to be the ultimate companion. Meeting with cast and crew past and present, Peter travels the UK and the USA in search of the answers.

Peter Davison, the Fifth Doctor, meets the talented people and stars who have helped create the show both past, present and future, and asks 'Who is the Doctor? What makes him tick? What will make the Twelfth Doctor unique?

Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman embark on a global tour to key cities across the world, taking in Cardiff, London, Seoul, Sydney, New York, Mexico City and Rio. They get to know the fans who have made the show what it is, understand why they love the Doctor, and just why the show has such global appeal.

2014-08-23T17:30:00Z

Special 128 Live Preshow

Special 128 Live Preshow

  • 2014-08-23T17:30:00Z30m

Comedian and Doctor Who super fan Chris Hardwick hosts this preshow to celebrate the premiere of Doctor Who Season 8. Featuring Mark Gatiss and an array of studio guests with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.

2014-08-23T17:30:00Z

Special 129 After Who Live

Comedian and Doctor Who superfan Chris Hardwick hosts this live aftershow to celebrate the premiere of Doctor Who Season 8. Featuring Mark Gatiss and an array of studio guests with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.

Behind the scenes special for Deep Breath

Behind the scenes special for Into the Dalek

Behind the scenes special for Robot of Sherwood

Behind the scenes special for Listen

Behind the scenes special for Time Heist

Behind the scenes special for The Caretaker

Behind the scenes special for Kill the Moon

Doctor Who Extra: Mummy on the Orient Express

Behind the scenes for Flatline

Behind the scenes for The Forest of the Night

Behind the scenes for Dark Water

Behind the scenes for Death in Heaven

2014-12-25T18:30:00Z

Special 142 Last Christmas

The Doctor and Clara face their Last Christmas. Trapped on an Arctic base, under attack from terrifying creatures, who are you going to call? Santa Claus!

Join Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman and Nick Frost as the cast and crew of Last Christmas reveal the inside story of the Twelfth Doctor's first seasonal special!

Behind the scenes on the 2015 Christmas special.

With fleeting appearances by Madame Vastra and Jenny, this prequel has Strax giving another overview of all the Doctors, this time updated to include the new Twelfth Doctor.

Strax just had to address the exact number of Doctors thanks to The War Doctor and the Tenth Doctor staying exactly the same after his regeneration in Journey’s End.

2015-09-11T17:30:00Z

Special 146 Season 9 Prologue

The Doctor visits the planet Karn, to discuss an old enemy...or is it an old friend? 'and embarks on a course that could lead to his destruction....

The Doctor must meditate to prepare to see his 'old friend' and atone for a past mistake..but he can't mediate without proper drinking water..

It’s Christmas Day on a remote human colony and the Doctor is hiding from Christmas Carols and Comedy Antlers. But when a crashed spaceship calls upon the Doctor for help, he finds himself recruited into River Song’s squad and hurled into a fast and frantic chase across the galaxy.

The Doctor and Nardole try to save Manhattan from brain-swapping aliens.

Join stars Peter Capaldi and Matt Lucas, showrunner Steven Moffat, and many more for this very special inside look at the making of ‘The Return of Doctor Mysterio.’

The Doctor has no superpowers, but he can stand proudly alongside the greatest superheroes ever known. In this special program, we’ll ask what it is about the Doctor that makes him so heroic.

An exclusive scene from a future episode of Doctor Who, introducing the new Companion.

A Sneak peek of the next Doctor

2017-12-25T18:30:00Z

Special 154 Twice Upon a Time

Two Doctors stranded in a forbidding snowscape, refusing to face regeneration. A British army captain, seemingly destined to die in the First World War but taken from the trenches to play his part in the Doctor's story. In the final chapter of the Twelfth Doctor's epic adventure, he must face his past to decide his future. Along the way he realises the resilience of humanity, discovering hope in his darkest frozen moment. It is the end of an era, but the Doctor's journey is only just beginning.

A look behind the scenes of the making of An Adventure in Space and Time, a special one-off drama that travels back to 1963 to see how Doctor Who was first brought to the screen. Actor William Hartnell felt trapped by a succession of hard-man roles. Wannabe producer Verity Lambert was frustrated by the TV industry's glass ceiling. Both of them were to find unlikely hope and unexpected challenges in the form of a Saturday tea-time drama. Allied with a team of unusual but brilliant people, they went on to create the longest running science fiction series ever made.

2019-01-01T18:30:00Z

Special 156 Resolution

Special 156 Resolution

  • 2019-01-01T18:30:00Z1h 1m

As the New Year begins, a terrifying evil is stirring from across the centuries of Earth’s history. As the Doctor, Ryan, Graham and Yaz return home, will they be able to overcome the threat to planet Earth?

Today marks the anniversary of the passing of Elisabeth Sladen, who played the Doctor’s friend Sarah Jane Smith. In a new video, scripted by Russell T Davies and narrated by Jacob Dudman, Sarah Jane Smith’s closest friends come together to say “Farewell, Sarah Jane”.

The Doctor is imprisoned halfway across the universe. On Earth, the sighting of a Dalek alerts Ryan, Graham and Yaz. Can the return of Captain Jack Harkness help them stop a deadly Dalek takeover?

An interview included on the Series 1 DVD/Blu-Ray release featuring Christopher Eccleston and his decision to play the legendary Time Lord in Doctor Who's 2005 reboot

A behind the scenes look included on the Series 1 DVD/Blu-Ray release at what went into creating the Nestene Consciousness' lair in Series 1 Episode 1: 'Rose'

A collection of video diaries included in the Series 1 DVD/Blu-Ray release from Russell T Davies on the creation on the first series of Doctor Who's reboot in 2005

2005-11-21T18:30:00Z

Special 162 Waking the Dead

Special 162 Waking the Dead

  • 2005-11-21T18:30:00Z57m

A look behind the scenes with writer Mark Gatiss on what it is like to write for Doctor Who

2005-11-21T18:30:00Z

Special 163 Laying Ghosts

Special 163 Laying Ghosts

  • 2005-11-21T18:30:00Z8m

A look at the creation of the Unquiet Dead included on the Series 1 DVD/Blu-Ray release

2005-11-21T18:30:00Z

Special 164 Series 1 Promos

Special 164 Series 1 Promos

  • 2005-11-21T18:30:00Z45m

A collection of promotional adverts and TV spots shown on television prior to the debut of Doctor Who's return to the BBC in 2005. Included on the DVD/Blu-Ray release of Series 1

A small clip included on the Series 1 DVD/Blu-Ray release featuring a storyboard of one of the Series 1 promotional adverts, drawn up by artist Jonathan Marris

A behind the scenes look at how the destruction of Big Ben was achieved in episode four 'Aliens of London'

A collection of videos included on the Series 1 DVD/Blu-Ray release of Billie Piper working on the filming of the first series of Doctor Who's reboot

A behind the scenes look at how the barrage balloons stunt was achieved in episode nine 'The Empty Child' where Rose is left hanging from one in the middle of London during a German air raid. Included on the DVD/Blu-Ray release of Series 1

A look at what goes into designing Doctor Who, from the TARDIS to the Daleks and sets used in Series 1

John Barrowman explains the character of Captain Jack, his past and motives for his actions in Series 1 and beyond

2005-11-21T18:30:00Z

Special 171 Series 1 TV Spots

Special 171 Series 1 TV Spots

  • 2005-11-21T18:30:00Z45m

A collection of ads and TV spots that were broadcast during and after the first series of Doctor Who was airing on television in 2005

A combination of two video diaries included in the Series 2 DVD/Blu-Ray release featuring Billie Piper narrating a behind the scenes look at the making of Series 2.

A combination of two video diaries included in the Series 2 DVD/Blu-Ray release featuring David Tennant narrating a behind the scenes look at the making of Series 2.

2006-11-20T18:30:00Z

Special 174 Series 2 Outtakes

A collection of outtakes included in the DVD/Blu-Ray release of Series 2

A collection of deleted scenes included on the DVD/Blu-Ray release of Series 2

Freema Agyeman takes the viewer on a tour around the BBC offices where most of the brain-power behind Doctor Who is based. Included on the Series 3 DVD/Blu-Ray release.

A collection of deleted scenes included on the DVD/Blu-Ray release of Series 3

2007-11-05T18:30:00Z

Special 178 Series 3 Outtakes

A collection of outtakes included on the DVD/Blu-Ray release of Series 3

A collection of ads and TV spots that were broadcast in readiness for the new series of Doctor Who and it's subsequent new episodes. Included on the Series 3 DVD/Blu-Ray.

Another collection of two ads and TV spots that were broadcast for additional upcoming episodes of Series 3 of Doctor Who. Included on the Series 3 DVD/Blu-Ray.

A third and final collection of ads and TV spots that were broadcast for upcoming episodes of Series 3 of Doctor Who. Included on the Series 3 DVD/Blu-Ray release

A collection of video diaries included on the Series 3 DVD/Blu-Ray release from David Tennant filmed during the production of Series 3 itself.

The full Easter Egg clip from 'Blink' starring David Tennant as the 10th Doctor included on the Series 3 DVD/Blu-Ray release

A video diary included on the Series 4 DVD/Blu-Ray release from David Tennant as he travelled to switch on the lights at the 2007 Blackpool Illuminations

A second video diary included on the Series 4 DVD/Blu-Ray release which shows some behind-the-scenes looks at the production of the latter half of Doctor Who's fourth season.

Showrunner Russell T Davies talks the viewer through two deleted scenes from the Christmas Special 'Voyage of the Damned'. Included on the Series 4 DVD/Blu-Ray release

Russell T Davies shows for the first time the deleted scenes from S04E01 'Partners in Crime' containing footage from the late Howard Attfield before he passed shortly after filming said scenes. Included on the Series 4 DVD/Blu-Ray release

Showrunner Russell T Davies guides the viewer through more deleted scenes from Series 4, this time in episodes 1 through 3. Included on the Series 4 DVD/Blu-Ray release

Russell T Davies walks the viewer through deleted scenes from episodes 6 and 7 from series four of Doctor Who. Included on the Series 4 DVD/Blu-Ray release

Russell T Davies walks the viewer through deleted scenes from episodes 9 through 13 from series four of Doctor Who including one alternative ending for episode 13. Included on the Series 4 DVD/Blu-Ray release.

A collection of ads and TV spots that were broadcast in readiness for the new series of Doctor Who and it's subsequent new episodes. Included on the Series 4 DVD/Blu-Ray.

A second collection of ads and TV spots that were broadcast in readiness for subsequent new episodes of Doctor Who's fourth season. Included on the Series 4 DVD/Blu-Ray release.

A third collection of ads and TV spots that were broadcast in readiness for subsequent new episodes of Doctor Who's fourth season. Included on the Series 4 DVD/Blu-Ray release.

A fourth and final collection of ads and TV spots that were broadcast in readiness for subsequent new episodes of Doctor Who's fourth season. Included on the Series 4 DVD/Blu-Ray release.

Join David Tennant one last time as he documents his last days working on Doctor Who. Tennant reminisces about the years past and have a glimpse behind the scenes at the production of some of his final specials. Included on the Complete Specials DVD/Blu-Ray release.

Small clips featuring David Tennant as the 10th Doctor that would have been played around the time of his last year as The Doctor at Christmastime. Included on the Complete Specials DVD/Blu-Ray release.

David Tennant and the Doctor Who crew travel to America to participate in Comic-Con in 2009. This feature contains a mixture of video diaries and panel segments. Included on the Complete Specials DVD/Blu-Ray release.

Join Russell T Davies as he guides the viewer through some of the deleted scenes from the series four specials that had to be cut on the editing room floor. Included on the Complete Specials DVD/Blu-Ray release.

David Tennant sits down and reflects on his time on Doctor Who, his fondest moments and memories across his career as the Doctor. Included initially on the Complete Specials Blu-Ray (2019) release.

Take a behind the scenes look at one of the Doctor's most fearsome foes, the Daleks. Featuring Steven Moffat as well as other cast and crew members. Included on the Series 5 DVD/Blu-Ray release.

Go behind the scenes at one of the most terrifying enemies the Doctor has ever faced, the Weeping Angels. Featuring cast and crew including Steven Moffat and Matt Smith. Included on the Series 5 DVD/Blu-Ray release.

Take a behind the scenes look at what the cast and crew have to say about the Silurians from season five. Included on the Series 5 DVD/Blu-Ray release.

The cast and crew including Karen Gillan talk about the alliance of monsters who team up to try and take the Pandorica at the end of season five. Included on the Series 5 DVD/Blu-Ray release.

The first in a collection of video diaries featuring Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill filmed during the production of Series 5 of Doctor Who. Included on the Series 5 DVD/Blu-Ray release.

The second in a collection of video diaries featuring Karen Gillan and Matt Smith filmed during the production of Series 5 of Doctor Who. Included on the Series 5 DVD/Blu-Ray release.

The third in a collection of video diaries featuring Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Alex Kingston filmed during the production of Series 5 of Doctor Who. Included on the Series 5 DVD/Blu-Ray release.

2010-11-08T18:30:00Z

Special 207 Season 5 Outtakes

A collection of outtakes from season five featuring Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill. Included on the Series 5 DVD/Blu-Ray release.

2022-01-01T18:30:00Z

Special 208 Eve of the Daleks

New Year’s Eve. Sarah is working - again. Nick is her only customer - again. Same old same old. Except this year, their countdown to midnight will be the strangest and deadliest they have ever known. Why is an executioner Dalek targeting these two people, in this place, on this night? Why are they having to live through the same moments again? Can the Doctor, Yaz and Dan save them and survive into the New Year?

In 19th century China, a small coastal village is under threat – from both the fearsome pirate queen Madame Ching and a monstrous alien force which she unwittingly unleashes. Will the Doctor, Yaz and Dan emerge from this swashbuckling battle with the Sea Devils to save the planet?

Who is attacking a speeding bullet train on the edges of a distant galaxy? Why are seismologists going missing from 21st century Earth? Who is defacing some of history’s most iconic paintings? Why is a Dalek trying to make contact with the Doctor? And just what hold does the mesmeric Rasputin have over Tsar Nicholas in 1916 Russia? In her last adventure, The Thirteenth Doctor must fight for her very existence, against her deadliest enemies: the Daleks, the Cybermen and her arch-nemesis, the Master.

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