Doctor Who’s 61st Anniversary

Doctor Who day has arrived! Yes, our favourite TV show celebrates its 61st anniversary.

At 5.16pm on the 23rd November 1963 the BBC premiered An Unearthly Child and UK television viewers were introduced to the incredible world of Doctor Who for the first time.

William Hartnell was the Doctor, a strange old man who could travel through space and time in his blue police box. Little did anyone know that this was just the first incarnation of a character who would become so iconic and still be here 61 years later.

As for any treats in store for fans, the BBC said:

Fans can expect a day full of exclusive content and announcements, giveaways, a brand-new series of New to Who, hosted by Tyrell Charles, and more, all culminating into the 7pm GMT/11am PT live watch party of the epic episode ‘Boom’ from season 1 for the first time on the Doctor Who official channel. The livestream will be commentated on X by Steven Moffat.

Happy anniversary, Doctor Who!