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Doctor Who has been the epitome of British family viewing for more than 60 years.
But now the BBC has frustrated fans by announcing that episodes from the new series will debut at midnight on Fridays – rather than the usual peak-time Saturday slot.
Devotees of the sci-fi series, which stars Ncuti Gatwa as the 15th doctor and Millie Gibson as his travelling companion, Ruby Sunday, say the decision to launch the show in the graveyard slot is a snub to its younger fans, who will be fast asleep at the time.
They also say it undermines the show's reputation for being 'event television'. The unusual scheduling decision is the result of a new, multi-million-pound deal between the BBC – which has exclusive rights to the series in the UK – and Disney+, which has broadcast rights for the rest of the world.
Ncuti Gatwa (left) will be starring in the new series as the 15th doctor and Millie Gibson (right) will be his travelling companion, Ruby Sunday
Fans of the series say the decision to launch the show in the graveyard slot is a snub to its younger fans, who will be fast asleep at the time. Pictured: David Tennant as the Doctor and Catherine Tate as Donna Noble
For the first time, it has been agreed the show will be broadcast around the globe simultaneously.
This decision benefits American viewers, who will be able to watch episodes as they air each week on Disney+ at the
