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Last updated 02 January 2017
Broadcast: Sunday 18th August 2013
4:30pm-5:00pm AEST (06:30 GMT) < > « » Premiere < > « »
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Featuring: John Barrowman, Neil Gaiman, Steven Moffat, Peter Purves, William Russell, Caroline Skinner, David Tennant

The first incarnation of our favourite time lord introduced viewers to an incredible show that thrives 50 years later. We take a look at the TARDIS, meet his companions and finally confront his most famous foes, the Daleks.


Synopsis Source: UKTV

Broadcast notes:

This slot was originally scheduled to show the hour long The Science of Doctor Who (4:30-5:30pm), listed as "Explore the Doctor Who moments where science fiction and science fact converge and mingle. Marvel at the real life science behind the biggest concepts and most iconic ideas in the incredible Doctor Who universe."

Broadcast Source: UKTV

Notes


TWO HOUR BACK–TO-BACK DOCTOR WHO REVISITED SPECIALS THIS SUNDAY ON UKTV

The first four Doctor Who revisited specials from BBC America will air this Sunday, August 18 from 4:30pm on UKTV.

These programmes provide an introduction to each of the previous incarnations of the Doctor and are designed to work alongside a specially curated selection of stories. These specials feature:

  • interviews with key cast and crew,
  • classic clips,
  • a montage of the Doctors’ key moments, iconic lines and monsters and contributions from Steven Moffat, John Barrowman, David Tennant, Caroline Skinner and Neil Gaiman, among others.

These specials are the perfect companion pieces to some of the classic and newer Doctor Who series.


Schedule change details

The original schedule had the two BBC America documentaries The Story of Doctor Who and The Timey-Wimey of Doctor Who in those timeslots instead.

UKTV Original Schedule 18 Aug 2013 (Credit: UKTV)

Credit: BBC Worldwide