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'''BritBox''' is an international online streaming subscription service for viewing [[British Broadcasting Corporation|BBC]] and [[ITV]] shows. A collaboration between [[BBC Studios]] and ITV plc, the service offers viewers access to episodes of ''Doctor Who'' from across the show's complete history, dependent on region.
'''BritBox''' is an international online streaming subscription service for viewing [[BBC]] and [[ITV]] shows. A collaboration between [[BBC Studios]] and ITV plc, the service offers viewers access to episodes of ''Doctor Who'' from across the show's complete history, dependent on region.


Having been announced in [[December (releases)|December]] [[2016 (releases)|2016]] and debuting in the US on [[7 March (releases)|7 March]] [[2017 (releases)|2017]], it advertised itself as "the exclusive streaming home of Classic ''[[Doctor Who]]''". Though it did not, on launch, serve all available episodes of the classic era, it did offer many of the stories from [[Season 1|seasons 1]] through [[Season 26|26]]. In the wake of contract expiration with [[Netflix]], [[Hulu]] and [[Amazon (service)|Amazon]], it became the only US-based streaming service on which most Americans could find televised adventures of the [[First Doctor|First]] through [[Seventh Doctor]]s.<ref>http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bbc-worldwide-itv-svod-venture-britbox-launches-699-monthly-price-983887</ref>
Having been announced in [[December (releases)|December]] [[2016 (releases)|2016]] and debuting in the US on [[7 March (releases)|7 March]] [[2017 (releases)|2017]], it advertised itself as "the exclusive streaming home of Classic ''[[Doctor Who]]''". Though it did not, on launch, serve all available episodes of the classic era, it did offer many of the stories from [[Season 1 (Doctor Who 1963)|seasons 1]] through [[Season 26 (Doctor Who 1963)|26]]. In the wake of contract expiration with [[Netflix]], [[Hulu]] and [[Amazon (service)|Amazon]], it became the only US-based streaming service on which most Americans could find televised adventures of the [[First Doctor|First]] through [[Seventh Doctor]]s.<ref>http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bbc-worldwide-itv-svod-venture-britbox-launches-699-monthly-price-983887</ref>


BritBox was later made available in Canada on [[15 February (releases)|15 February]] [[2018 (releases)|2018]].<ref>https://www.iphoneincanada.ca/news/britbox-launch-canada/</ref>
BritBox was later made available in Canada on [[15 February (releases)|15 February]] [[2018 (releases)|2018]].<ref>https://www.iphoneincanada.ca/news/britbox-launch-canada/</ref>
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All of classic ''Doctor Who'' was made available to watch on [[Boxing Day]] 2019, from First through [[Eighth Doctor]]s, with the exception of yet-to-be-recreated lost 60s era stories.<ref>https://www.google.dk/amp/s/www.radiotimes.com/news/on-demand/2019-11-07/doctor-who-britbox-watch-stream/amp/</ref> This was promoted by a trailer narrated by [[Fourth Doctor]] actor [[Tom Baker]].<ref>https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MhM7m9IKWbM</ref> However, this did not happen for American subscribers. They did not have [[Doctor Who (TV story)|The TV Movie]], [[Animated episode|the animated stories]], nor [[Missing episode|the missing stories]].
All of classic ''Doctor Who'' was made available to watch on [[Boxing Day]] 2019, from First through [[Eighth Doctor]]s, with the exception of yet-to-be-recreated lost 60s era stories.<ref>https://www.google.dk/amp/s/www.radiotimes.com/news/on-demand/2019-11-07/doctor-who-britbox-watch-stream/amp/</ref> This was promoted by a trailer narrated by [[Fourth Doctor]] actor [[Tom Baker]].<ref>https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MhM7m9IKWbM</ref> However, this did not happen for American subscribers. They did not have [[Doctor Who (TV story)|The TV Movie]], [[Animated episode|the animated stories]], nor [[Missing episode|the missing stories]].


On [[24 February (releases)|24 February]] [[2020 (releases)|2020]], a large number of episodes were removed from BritBox temporarily due to "technical issues". They were later restored after this had been fixed. The stories were all of [[Season 1]], [[Season 2|2]] and [[Season 3|3]]; some of [[Season 5]] and [[Season 6|6]]; all of [[Season 8]] and [[Season 10|10]]; all but one from [[Season 11]]; all of [[Season 16]], [[Season 18|18]] [[Season 19|19]], [[Season 20|20]], [[Season 22|22]] and [[Season 23|23]] and some of [[Season 24]].<ref>https://www.radiotimes.com/news/on-demand/2020-02-25/doctor-who-episodes-missing-britbox/</ref>
On [[24 February (releases)|24 February]] [[2020 (releases)|2020]], a large number of episodes were removed from BritBox temporarily due to "technical issues". They were later restored after this had been fixed. The stories were all of [[Season 1 (Doctor Who 1963)|Season 1]], [[Season 2 (Doctor Who 1963)|2]] and [[Season 3 (Doctor Who 1963)|3]]; some of [[Season 5 (Doctor Who 1963)|Season 5]] and [[Season 6 (Doctor Who 1963)|6]]; all of [[Season 8 (Doctor Who 1963)|Season 8]] and [[Season 10 (Doctor Who 1963)|10]]; all but one from [[Season 11 (Doctor Who 1963)|Season 11]]; all of [[Season 16 (Doctor Who 1963)|Season 16]], [[Season 18 (Doctor Who 1963)|18]] [[Season 19 (Doctor Who 1963)|19]], [[Season 20 (Doctor Who 1963)|20]], [[Season 22 (Doctor Who 1963)|22]] and [[Season 23 (Doctor Who 1963)|23]] and some of [[Season 24 (Doctor Who 1963)|Season 24]].<ref>https://www.radiotimes.com/news/on-demand/2020-02-25/doctor-who-episodes-missing-britbox/</ref>


Following fan concerns about BritBox's decision to keep airing the [[1977]] story ''[[The Talons of Weng-Chiang (TV story)|The Talons of Weng-Chiang]]'', a racially controversial story, BritBox decided to put up a trigger warning saying "Contains stereotypes that some may find offensive".<ref>https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a31633239/doctor-who-trigger-warnings-britbox/</ref>
Following fan concerns about BritBox's decision to keep airing the [[1977]] story ''[[The Talons of Weng-Chiang (TV story)|The Talons of Weng-Chiang]]'', a racially controversial story, BritBox decided to put up a trigger warning saying "Contains stereotypes that some may find offensive".<ref>https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a31633239/doctor-who-trigger-warnings-britbox/</ref>
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On [[23 December (releases)|23 December]], BritBox added the [[Second Doctor]] [[Animated episode|missing stories-made animation]] ''[[The Faceless Ones (TV story)|The Faceless Ones]]'' and ''[[Fury from the Deep (TV story)|Fury from the Deep]]'' for their [[Christmas]] lineup.<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/doctor-who-animations-coming-to-britbox-for-christmas-2021</ref>
On [[23 December (releases)|23 December]], BritBox added the [[Second Doctor]] [[Animated episode|missing stories-made animation]] ''[[The Faceless Ones (TV story)|The Faceless Ones]]'' and ''[[Fury from the Deep (TV story)|Fury from the Deep]]'' for their [[Christmas]] lineup.<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/doctor-who-animations-coming-to-britbox-for-christmas-2021</ref>
On [[31 March]] 2023, all ''Doctor Who'' content was removed from BritBox Australia, presumably as part of the Disney+ international distribution deal. BritBox advised the series would remain available on the service in the UK, even though ITV had bought out the BBC’s share in the UK, as they had secured a long term content partnership.<ref>https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/drwho-britbox2023</ref>
Just over a year later, on [[30 April (releases)|30 April]] [[2024 (releases)|2024]], the UK version of BritBox closed down, with its previously-available programming, including its ''Doctor Who'' content, being dissolved into ITV's streaming service, [[ITVX]].<ref> https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/britbox-itvx-absorbed-subscriber-transfer-date-newsupdate/</ref>


== External links ==
== External links ==

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BritBox is an international online streaming subscription service for viewing BBC and ITV shows. A collaboration between BBC Studios and ITV plc, the service offers viewers access to episodes of Doctor Who from across the show's complete history, dependent on region.

Having been announced in December 2016 and debuting in the US on 7 March 2017, it advertised itself as "the exclusive streaming home of Classic Doctor Who". Though it did not, on launch, serve all available episodes of the classic era, it did offer many of the stories from seasons 1 through 26. In the wake of contract expiration with Netflix, Hulu and Amazon, it became the only US-based streaming service on which most Americans could find televised adventures of the First through Seventh Doctors.[1]

BritBox was later made available in Canada on 15 February 2018.[2]

Although it was originally only rumoured to launch in the United Kingdom,[3] proposals for a UK launch were finalised on 27 February 2019, with the service launching on 7 November 2019.

All of classic Doctor Who was made available to watch on Boxing Day 2019, from First through Eighth Doctors, with the exception of yet-to-be-recreated lost 60s era stories.[4] This was promoted by a trailer narrated by Fourth Doctor actor Tom Baker.[5] However, this did not happen for American subscribers. They did not have The TV Movie, the animated stories, nor the missing stories.

On 24 February 2020, a large number of episodes were removed from BritBox temporarily due to "technical issues". They were later restored after this had been fixed. The stories were all of Season 1, 2 and 3; some of Season 5 and 6; all of Season 8 and 10; all but one from Season 11; all of Season 16, 18 19, 20, 22 and 23 and some of Season 24.[6]

Following fan concerns about BritBox's decision to keep airing the 1977 story The Talons of Weng-Chiang, a racially controversial story, BritBox decided to put up a trigger warning saying "Contains stereotypes that some may find offensive".[7]

On 19 August 2021, the full five series of The Sarah Jane Adventures was made available to watch on the streaming service.[8]

On 23 December, BritBox added the Second Doctor missing stories-made animation The Faceless Ones and Fury from the Deep for their Christmas lineup.[9]

On 31 March 2023, all Doctor Who content was removed from BritBox Australia, presumably as part of the Disney+ international distribution deal. BritBox advised the series would remain available on the service in the UK, even though ITV had bought out the BBC’s share in the UK, as they had secured a long term content partnership.[10]

Just over a year later, on 30 April 2024, the UK version of BritBox closed down, with its previously-available programming, including its Doctor Who content, being dissolved into ITV's streaming service, ITVX.[11]

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  1. ↑ http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bbc-worldwide-itv-svod-venture-britbox-launches-699-monthly-price-983887
  2. ↑ https://www.iphoneincanada.ca/news/britbox-launch-canada/
  3. ↑ https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a26589425/classic-doctor-who-streaming/
  4. ↑ https://www.google.dk/amp/s/www.radiotimes.com/news/on-demand/2019-11-07/doctor-who-britbox-watch-stream/amp/
  5. ↑ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MhM7m9IKWbM
  6. ↑ https://www.radiotimes.com/news/on-demand/2020-02-25/doctor-who-episodes-missing-britbox/
  7. ↑ https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a31633239/doctor-who-trigger-warnings-britbox/
  8. ↑ https://cultbox.co.uk/news/sarah-jane-adventures-and-more-cult-shows-join-britbox-the-same-day
  9. ↑ https://cultbox.co.uk/news/doctor-who-animations-coming-to-britbox-for-christmas-2021
  10. ↑ https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/drwho-britbox2023
  11. ↑ https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/britbox-itvx-absorbed-subscriber-transfer-date-newsupdate/
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