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Doctor Who switching to Sunday nights as Whittaker debut announced

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Doctor Who is switching from Saturday to Sunday nights as Jodie Whittaker becomes the first Time Lady.

The first episode to feature the 13th Doctor will be broadcast on Sunday 7th October, the BBC has revealed.

“With Chris Chibnall at the helm and Jodie Whittaker’s arrival as the new Doctor we are heralding a brand new era for the show and so it feels only right to give it a new home on Sunday nights at the heart of BBC1’s Autumn schedule,” said BBC Content Director Charlotte Moore.

Showrunner Chris Chibnall added: “New Doctor, new home! Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor is about to burst into Sunday nights — and make the end of the weekend so much more exciting.

“Get everybody’s homework done, sort out your Monday clothes, then grab some special Sunday night popcorn, and settle down with all of the family for Sunday night adventures across space and time. 

“(Also, move the sofa away from the wall so parents can hide behind it during the scary bits). The Thirteenth Doctor is falling from the sky and it’s going to be a blast.”

The 10-episode series will run until December, with the finale due to air on Sunday 9th December prior to a Christmas special.

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