Doctor Who


Doctor Who news
  • Launched On: December 14, 1963
  • Airing On: BBC
  • Number of Seasons: 39
  • Number of Doctors: 13

Technically speaking, there have been many Doctors in the Doctor Who universe over the show’s 60-plus-year timeline. Fans have gravitated to some more than others.

Here are some of the most popular actors to play the Doctor…

Ninth Doctor

Christopher Eccleston

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Tenth Doctor

David Tennant

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Eleventh Doctor

Matt Smith

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Twelfth Doctor

Peter Capaldi

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Thirteenth Doctor

Jodie Whittaker

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Fifteenth Doctor

Ncuti Gatwa

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Latest Doctor Who News


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See The First Look At Jonathan Groff In Doctor Who

Jonathan Groff looks dapper in Doctor Who first images.

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Jonathan Groff Joining Doctor Who In Mysterious New role

Jonathan Groff, famous for Glee and Frozen, will be part of Doctor Who’s next season.

5 months ago

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How Does The TARDIS Work In Doctor Who? 

We explain how the iconic and enigmatic TARDIS of Doctor Who really works.

5 months ago

See The Amazingly Retro First Look At Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor Who

BBC has released the first look at Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor Who.

5 months ago

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David Tennant Is Joining Star Wars

David Tennant will once again voice the droid Huyang in the upcoming Star Wars series Ahsoka.

6 months ago

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Doctor Who Is Bringing On An Infamous Drag Queen To The Cast

Jinkx Monsoon, a two-time RuPaul Drag Race champion, joins Doctor Who’s next season.

6 months ago

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Doctor Who Spinoff Is Called One Of The Greatest Things In Showrunner’s Life, Details Emerge

Russell T. Davies is calling a new episode of one of the Doctor Who spin-offs “one of the greatest things” he’s ever made. 

7 months ago

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Doctor Who Enlisting Another Woman To Play The Doctor?

Fans online argue that Doctor Who needs to continue its expansion of diversity in casting.

7 months ago

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Jodie Whittaker Almost Killed The Entire Doctor Who Franchise

Jodie Whittaker became the Thirteenth Doctor at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the virus almost ended the beloved franchise.

7 months ago

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Multiple Doctor Who Spin-Offs Finally Happening, Showrunner Confirms

Russell T. Davies confirmed Doctor Who spin-offs are in the works for his new era of the sci-fi series.

8 months ago

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Doctor Who Brings Back A Fan-Favorite Character For New Season

Jemma Redgrave’s character, UNIT Science Officer Kate Stewart, returns in Doctor Who’s upcoming season.

9 months ago

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Doctor Who Bringing Back A Key Character From The Original Series?

Doctor Who villain Mavic Chen may be returning to the show for the first time since 1966.

9 months ago

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See David Tennant Return To Doctor Who In A New Role

David Tennant returns to Doctor Who as the Fourteenth Doctor in this video.

9 months ago

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Get Your First Look At Doctor Who’s New Doctor In Costume

Ncuti Gatwa looks dapper as the new Doctor Who in these images.

10 months ago

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The Best Doctor Who Companion Getting A Spinoff Series?

Billie Piper goes on record to say she would reprise the role of Rose Tyler for a spin-off series, but only a short one.

10 months ago

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Doctor Who Is Finally Bringing Back Christmas Specials

Doctor Who might be changing showrunners, Time Lords, and possibly changing up where the series is going to be streamed, …

10 months ago

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Multiple Doctor Who Spinoffs In The Works?

Multiple Doctor Who spinoff shows are in the works, primarily featuring various adversaries of the Timelord in their own series. …

10 months ago

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Doctor Who Special Reuniting David Tennant And More Franchise Stars

The upcoming Doctor Who Once and Future special will feature seven returning actors who have played The Timelord.

10 months ago

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Doctor Who Has Chosen Ncuti Gatwa’s Companion

Millie Johnson has been chosen to portray Ruby Sunday, Ncuti Gatwa’s companion in Doctor Who.

11 months ago

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Doctor Who Changed A Major Tradition To Avoid Controversy

Russell T. Davies changed the regeneration aspect of David Tennant’s return to Doctor Who by not showing him in Jodie Whittaker’s clothes.

11 months ago

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David Tennant’s Doctor Who Return Comes With A Shocking Revelation

A new, canonical Doctor Who comic tells the story of the first adventure of David Tennant as the fourteenth Doctor.

11 months ago

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Disney Is Improving Doctor Who

Disney is giving Doctor Who a massive budget increase, going from just $1.1 million to $11.5 million per episode.

11 months ago

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Disney Making Drastic Change To Doctor Who

Doctor Who fans are furious that Disney will have creative input in new episodes of the series.

11 months ago

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Beloved Time Lord Actor Says He Will Never Return To Doctor Who Again

Peter Capaldi says he will never return to Doctor Who.

11 months ago

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Fan-Favorite Doctor Who Stars Cried When Asked To Return To The Series

Former Doctor Who companions Janet Fielding and Sophie Aldred returned to their roles for a new special, the final one for Thirteenth Doctor Jodie Whitaker.

11 months ago

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Doctor Who Finds New Home On Major Streaming Service

New Doctor Who episodes will stream on Disney+ in late 2023.

11 months ago

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David Tennant Is Returning To Doctor Who

David Tennant is returning to Doctor Who in the final Jodie Whittaker episode and will be on for three episodes total.

11 months ago

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Doctor Who Showrunner Chris Chibnall Names His Favorite Episodes

New Doctor Who showrunner Chris Chibnall revealed his favorite episodes are historicals.

12 months ago

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See Jodie Whittaker’s Final Appearance In Doctor Who

Jodie Whittaker is leaving Doctor Who and a trailer has been released.

12 months ago

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Jodie Whittaker To Return As Doctor Who’s Doctor?

Jodie Whittaker says she is up to returning to Doctor Who if called upon.

1 year ago