The Whoniverse Show
New digital series launches today, exclusively on the official Doctor Who YouTube channel
11 August 2025 – London: The Whoniverse Show, a brand-new digital magazine-style series, produced by BBC Studios Digital Brands premieres today exclusively on the official Doctor Who YouTube channel.
From breaking news, special features, episode breakdowns and new product launches, to interviews and fan spotlights, The Whoniverse Show focuses on the latest happenings in the Whoniverse, offering a fresh and engaging look at everything Doctor Who. Each episode delivers coverage tailored for fans worldwide, celebrating the shared passion and legacy of the global Doctor Who fandom.
The first episode is hosted by Tyrell Charles and Christel Dee, with US correspondent Krystina Arielle reporting directly from San Diego Comic-Con 2025.
Highlights from the very first episode include:
- A deep dive into UNIT’s top-secret facility, The Black Archive – both the physical immersive experience recently unveiled in San Diego and its digital counterpart on the Doctor Who website
- A visit to the Doctor Who exhibition, Worlds of Wonder: Where Science Meets Fiction currently at the Comic-Con Museum in San Diego
- A look at the Prop of the Month
- A special retrospective review of “Terror of the Zygons”, marking 50 years this month since its original broadcast
- A showcase of fan art from across the fandom
- A special hands-on look at some of the new merchandise from the BBC Shop
- And some breaking news - with an exclusive new book announcement from Penguin Random House
Luke Spillane, Head of Digital Fandom, BBC Studios commented: “The Whoniverse Show is a celebration of everything we love about Doctor Who: a show made by fans, for fans! Whether you’ve been watching forever or just stepped aboard the TARDIS, this show is your front-row seat to the heart of the fandom. Expect surprises, special guests, and a whole lot of Who!”
Tune in from today, Monday 11 August at 3pm on the official Doctor Who YouTube Channel. New episodes will be posted periodically to celebrate one of the most iconic sci-fi franchises in television history.
ENDS
BBC Studios Communications
Farah Cherif – Farah.Cherif@bbc.com
About Doctor Who
Quintessentially British, Doctor Who is one of the longest running sci-fi television series in the world with legions of fans across the globe since it was launched by the BBC in 1963. Doctor Who remains one of the most watched programmes on iPlayer and season one was the BBC’s top drama for under 35s making it one of the biggest programmes for the demographic across broadcasters in the UK.
Doctor Who has a variety of licensees and partnerships spanning comics and collectibles, audiobooks, podcasts and magazines. Since 2012, over 17 million Sonic Screwdrivers and action figures, 19 million DVDs and over one million tickets for Doctor Who live events have sold globally. In 2023, BBC iPlayer launched the Whoniverse, a dedicated area where UK viewers can see more than 800 shows within the orbit of Doctor Who. Produced by Bad Wolf with BBC Studios for BBC and Disney Branded Television, Doctor Who is available exclusively on BBC iPlayer in the UK and on Disney+ in the rest of the world, where available. www.doctorwho.tv
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