November 22, 2023

60th Anniversary Specials: The Star Beast, Wild Blue Yonder & The Giggle Synopses, UK Broadcast Times

UPDATED: The synopses and UK broadcast times for all three 60th anniversary specials are now available. Don’t worry about spoilers as they are very vague.

“The Star Beast”

The Doctor is caught in a fight to the death as a spaceship crash-lands in London. But as the battle wreaks havoc, destiny is converging on the Doctor’s old friend, Donna.

The episode premieres 6.30pm, Saturday 25 November 2023 on BBC One. It has been granted a 60-minute timeslot, ending at 7.30pm, though the exact length is 56 minutes.

“Wild Blue Yonder”

The Tardis takes the Doctor and Donna to the furthest edge of adventure. To escape, they must face the most desperate fight of their lives, with the fate of the universe at stake.

The episode premieres at 6.30pm, Saturday 2 December 2023 on BBC One. It has been granted a 55-minute timeslot, ending at 7.25pm, though the exact length is 54 minutes.

“The Giggle”

The giggle of a mysterious puppet is driving the human race insane. When the Doctor discovers the return of the terrifying Toymaker, he faces a fight he can never win.

The episode premieres at 6.30pm, Saturday 9 December 2023 on BBC One. It has been granted a 65-minute timeslot, ending at 7.35pm, though the exact length is 61 minutes.