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The ident featured characters and monsters from both classic and revival-era ''[[Doctor Who (TV series)|Doctor Who]]'', ''[[Torchwood (series)|Torchwood]]'', ''[[The Sarah Jane Adventures]]'' and ''[[Class (TV series)|Class]]''.
The ident featured characters and monsters from both classic and revival-era ''[[Doctor Who (TV series)|Doctor Who]]'', ''[[Torchwood (series)|Torchwood]]'', ''[[The Sarah Jane Adventures]]'' and ''[[Class (TV series)|Class]]''.


The ident made its televised debut on the 60th anniversary date, [[23 November (releases)|23 November]] 2023, when it preceded the broadcast of {{cs|The Daleks in Colour (TV story)}} on [[BBC Four]]. It also preceded the re-release of {{cs|An Adventure in Space and Time (TV story)}} which aired immediately after.
The ident made its televised debut in the 60th anniversary month, starting on [[1 November (releases)|1 November]] 2023, when it preceded the broadcast of ''[[Talking Doctor Who (documentary)|Talking Doctor Who]]'' on [[BBC Four]]. It also preceded the airing of ''[[Doctor Who @ 60: A Musical Celebration]]'' which aired immediately after. On [[23 November (releases)|23 November]], it preceeded both {{cs|The Daleks in Colour (TV story)}} and the re-release of {{cs|An Adventure in Space and Time (TV story)}} on BBC Four.


The ident made its debut on [[BBC One]] preceding the premiere of {{cs|The Star Beast (TV story)}} on [[25 November (releases)|25 November]]. A condensed version of the ident later appeared on [[BBC Three]] for the [[The Star Beast (Unleashed episode)|associated episode]] of ''[[Doctor Who: Unleashed]]''. The next week, on [[2 December (releases)|2 December]], the condensed ident preceeded both {{cs|Wild Blue Yonder (TV story)}} and its [[Wild Blue Yonder (Unleashed episode)|episode]] of ''Unleashed''.
The ident made its debut on [[BBC One]] preceding the premiere of {{cs|The Star Beast (TV story)}} on [[25 November (releases)|25 November]]. A condensed version of the ident later appeared on [[BBC Three]] for the [[The Star Beast (Unleashed episode)|associated episode]] of ''[[Doctor Who: Unleashed]]''. The next week, on [[2 December (releases)|2 December]], the condensed ident preceeded both {{cs|Wild Blue Yonder (TV story)}} and its [[Wild Blue Yonder (Unleashed episode)|episode]] of ''Unleashed'', which became the norm for the following specials and [[Season 1 (Doctor Who 2023)|season 1]]. The condensed ident also preceeded both {{cs|The Legend of Ruby Sunday (TV story)}} and {{cs|Empire of Death (TV story)}} for the two-part finale's double-bill release at cinemas, separated by a 15 minute interval.


The ident is not included on international streaming via [[Disney+]].
The ident is not included on international streaming via [[Disney+]].
On [[20 June (releases)|20 June]] [[2024 (releases)|2024]], the full ident precedeed the broadcast of ''[[Tales of the TARDIS]]: {{cs|Pyramids of Mars (TotT TV story)}}'' and the repeat of ''Talking Doctor Who'' which followed it.


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
* In the instalment of ''[[Gallifrey Guardian]]'' printed in [[DWM 597]], [[Russell T Davies]] revealed that the inclusion of the various Doctors, companions, and monsters was much-deliberated over the span of months: Davies stated that he was sad that [[K9]] didn't make the cut; that originally all the Doctors were included before it was decided that that was an "unholy mess"; that [[Jon Pertwee]] was the final Doctor added after they released they had too much empty space; and that Missy was the final addition — a suggestion from [[Brand Director]] [[Vanessa Hamilton]] — being placed in the inner circle of the "O", as the rest of the "O" was intended for monsters.
* In the instalment of ''[[Gallifrey Guardian]]'' printed in [[DWM 597]], [[Russell T Davies]] revealed that the inclusion of the various Doctors, companions, and monsters was much-deliberated over the span of months: Davies stated that he was sad that [[K9]] didn't make the cut; that originally all the Doctors were included before it was decided that that was an "unholy mess"; that [[Jon Pertwee]] was the final Doctor added after they realised they had too much empty space; and that Missy was the final addition — a suggestion from [[Brand Director]] [[Vanessa Hamilton]] — being placed in the inner circle of the "O", as the rest of the "O" was intended for monsters.
** Davies also revealed that plans existed for the animation to be revamped every year or so, so other characters could be added.
** Davies also revealed that plans existed for the animation to be revamped every year or so, so other characters could be added.
** Davies also thanked [[BBC Studio]]'s [[Executive Creative Director]] [[Nick Meikle]] and his team and [[Murray Gold]] for the music.
** Davies also thanked [[BBC Studios]]' [[Executive Creative Director]] [[Nick Meikle]] and his team and [[Murray Gold]] for the music.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==

Latest revision as of 02:55, 22 June 2024

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You may wish to consult The Whoniverse (disambiguation) for other, similarly-named pages.

Following the announcement of the Whoniverse on 30 October 2023,[1] the BBC unveiled the Whoniverse ident on social media platforms. This ident plays for all newly-created Doctor Who related programming on BBC iPlayer, starting with Tales of the TARDIS.[2]

The ident featured characters and monsters from both classic and revival-era Doctor Who, Torchwood, The Sarah Jane Adventures and Class.

The ident made its televised debut in the 60th anniversary month, starting on 1 November 2023, when it preceded the broadcast of Talking Doctor Who on BBC Four. It also preceded the airing of Doctor Who @ 60: A Musical Celebration which aired immediately after. On 23 November, it preceeded both The Daleks in Colour [+]Loading...["The Daleks in Colour (TV story)"] and the re-release of An Adventure in Space and Time [+]Loading...["An Adventure in Space and Time (TV story)"] on BBC Four.

The ident made its debut on BBC One preceding the premiere of The Star Beast [+]Loading...["The Star Beast (TV story)"] on 25 November. A condensed version of the ident later appeared on BBC Three for the associated episode of Doctor Who: Unleashed. The next week, on 2 December, the condensed ident preceeded both Wild Blue Yonder [+]Loading...["Wild Blue Yonder (TV story)"] and its episode of Unleashed, which became the norm for the following specials and season 1. The condensed ident also preceeded both The Legend of Ruby Sunday [+]Loading...["The Legend of Ruby Sunday (TV story)"] and Empire of Death [+]Loading...["Empire of Death (TV story)"] for the two-part finale's double-bill release at cinemas, separated by a 15 minute interval.

The ident is not included on international streaming via Disney+.

On 20 June 2024, the full ident precedeed the broadcast of Tales of the TARDIS: Pyramids of Mars [+]Loading...["Pyramids of Mars (TotT TV story)"] and the repeat of Talking Doctor Who which followed it.

Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • In the instalment of Gallifrey Guardian printed in DWM 597, Russell T Davies revealed that the inclusion of the various Doctors, companions, and monsters was much-deliberated over the span of months: Davies stated that he was sad that K9 didn't make the cut; that originally all the Doctors were included before it was decided that that was an "unholy mess"; that Jon Pertwee was the final Doctor added after they realised they had too much empty space; and that Missy was the final addition — a suggestion from Brand Director Vanessa Hamilton — being placed in the inner circle of the "O", as the rest of the "O" was intended for monsters.

Gallery[[edit] | [edit source]]

(Left to right)

Footnotes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  1. ↑ Welcome to the Whoniverse... and Tales of the TARDIS on doctorwho.tv
  2. ↑ @bbcdoctorwho on twitter.com
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