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Guide for new Whovians

Welcome to the TARDIS

On this page, advice and assistance is available immediately... as long as all you need is assistance on navigating Doctor Who and worlds that surround it! If that is what you need, though, you've come to the right place! Simply pull to open and explore these guides aimed at making your Doctor Who journey as easy as possible.

Jump in with Fifteen!

Doctor Who returns in May 2024 for a new season, the first with Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor! These guides are intended to (re)introduce you to the show in preparation. Whether you're a new fan or just returning after a break, there's something here for you.

For new viewers

You absolutely don't need to catch up on anything to enjoy the new season but, if you do want some pointers, these are the guides for you!
Crash Course - learn the basic with as few spoilers as possible!
Episode Suggestions - want to catch up on some of the last 18 years but daunted by the number of episodes? Here are some recomendations.
Plot Summaries - read up on some of the major plots of the last 18 years.

For those who haven't watched since David Tennant (2010)

Not watched since Tennant but want to catch back up? It won't be required to enjoy the new season, but here are some pointers if you do.
Episode Suggestions - want to catch up on some of the last 13 years but daunted by the number of episodes? Here are some recomendations.
Plot Summaries - read up on some of the major plots of the last 13 years.

For those who haven't watched since Matt Smith (2013)

Not watched since Smith but want to catch back up? It won't be required to enjoy the new season, but here are some pointers if you do.
Episode Suggestions - want to catch up on some of the last 10 years but daunted by the number of episodes? Here are some recomendations.
Plot Summaries - read up on some of the major plots of the last 10 years.

For those who haven't watched since Peter Capaldi (2017)

Not watched since Capaldi but want to catch back up? It won't be required to enjoy the new season, but here are some pointers if you do.
Episode Suggestions - want to catch up on some of the last 5 years but daunted by the number of episodes? Here are some recomendations.
Plot Summaries - read up on some of the major plots of the last 5 years.

Where to watch

Doctor Who is available to watch worldwide! However, how and where you can watch it varies from country to country. These guides aim to show you all of the options for your country so you can decide what method works best for you!

guides for other countries coming soon

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