Md Who wrapped up its thirteenth series (since the modern reboot, that is) with The Flux, a half-dozen-office storyline that turned fourth dimension upside down, and brought back iconic villains such as the Sontarans and the Weeping Angels.

Season 13 was the final full season with Jodie Whitaker as the Physician and showrunner Chris Chibnall's last in charge. Still, both take returned for a series of Specials beyond 2022. The first (Eve of the Daleks) took place on New year, whilst the second, Legend of the Body of water Devils, aired on Easter weekend.

Now, all eyes are turning to the final episode of 2022, which will serve equally the last episode with Jodie Whittaker in the part of the Physician. Here's what we know near the adjacent Doctor Who Special, and everything beyond that - including who will replace Jodie as the next Doc.

When does the side by side Doctor Who Special air?

The third Doctor Who Special volition air this fall, with the date and time to be confirmed. It is set to coincide with the commemoration of the BBC's Centenary. Information technology will exist around xc minutes in total.

Doctor Who: Centenary Special trailer

The teaser trailer for the concluding Special is hither, and it looks packed total of action. We have appearances from the Master, the Daleks and the Cybermen - plus two old companions, Ace and Tegan. Watch it beneath:

Who is in the cast for the Doctor Who: Centenary Special?

In instance you lot couldn't judge, Jodie Whitaker is back for this Special. She'll be joined by her trusty companions from Season 13 - Mandip Gill'southward Yaz and the internet'due south new favourite meme, John Bishop's Dan.

Joining them will exist Jacob Anderson as Vinder and Jemma Redgrave equally Kate Stewart, both last seen in The Flux. The gang will besides get support from some classic Who companions: Sophie Aldred every bit Ace and Janet Fielding as Tegan Jovanka.

There are rumours that these aren't the only sometime companions making a render. Bradley Walsh was spotted filming in late 2021, so nosotros are expecting a cameo from Graham O'Brien.

Villains wise, Sacha Dhawan is confirmed to render as the Master.

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What about the plot of the Centenary Special?

Executive producer Matt Strevens has teased that the final episode of Jodie's run is "a massive, feature-length epic... with lots of surprises for fans of all ages". Nosotros're expecting a big showdown between the two Time Lords, and more than information almost the Timeless Child plot that was explored more than in The Flux.

Here is the plot summary released by the BBC (though it doesn't give as well much away):

"Having faced many perilous journeys battling some of the most feared monsters throughout space and time, information technology'due south the terminal instalment for the Thirteenth Medico.

This ballsy blockbuster special volition encounter the Doctor fight evil beyond the galaxy ane final time merely but who volition she come against in her concluding battle earlier the Doctor regenerates once more…"

Information technology is likely that the Master will be teaming up with the Daleks and Cybermen to take down the Doctor and her coiffure. Shockingly, this is the showtime fourth dimension that all three villains have appeared in the same episode.

After the Md reciprocated feelings toward Yaz in Legend of the Sea Devils, we expect there to be more references towards this developing relationship. All the same, with Jodie's run coming to an terminate, we're expecting either a bittersweet or tragic ending.

Whilst you expect, you lot tin always catch up on older episodes. The BBC'due south added every unmarried episode of the prove since 2005 - including Eve of the Daleks - to the iPlayer streaming service. That means y'all get every episode from every Md from Christopher Eccleston to Jodie Whittaker, without paying a penny.

If you want to go fifty-fifty older, the classic testify is now all on BritBox in its entirety - though it'due south worth noting that you volition have to pay to subscribe.

Who is the next Dr. and showrunner?

With Jodie Whittaker and Chris Chibnall leaving, all optics are turning to their successors.

The adjacent Physician has now been confirmed to be Ncuti Gatwa. He is best known for his part as Eric Effiong on the hit Netflix serial, Sex activity Education. He is making history as the kickoff blackness male Doctor.

On the new office, Ncuti said: "There aren't quite the words to depict how I'm feeling. A mix of deeply honoured, beyond excited and of course a footling bit scared.

"This role and testify means and so much to so many effectually the world, including myself, and each one of my incredibly talented predecessors has handled that unique responsibility and privilege with the utmost care. I will endeavour my utmost to do the aforementioned."

Russell T Davies has been confirmed to return to the helm of the show merely in time for the series' 60th birthday. The showrunner originally brought back new Who with Chris Eccleston in the leading function until 2009, and then also led the show with David Tennant as the Dr..

Bad Wolf will also be producing the series when Davies takes over:

Further rumours indicate that in this anniversary special, we could see other past faces, including David Tennnant, Matt Smith, Peter Capaldi and even Chris Eccleston.

In improver, viewing figures for the show have been steadily dropping, then casting previous Doctors for the 60th anniversary would brand sense. No official source has and then far confirmed these rumours.

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How can you sentry Doctor Who in the US?

Apparently, Doc Who is a British show, but in contempo years BBC America has been improve virtually ambulation the show every bit shut as it tin can to the British air date, to minimise piracy. This is the aforementioned for flavor thirteen - BBC America airs each episode in a regular Dominicus evening slot at 8/7c.

If you lot'd rather sentinel episodes from the BBC (or re-scout any older episodes), you tin can use a VPN to stream episodes on iPlayer as if you were in the UK. Bear in mind that this is a alienation of the iPlayer terms of employ since yous won't be paying the licence fee, but it will let you watch every episode of the show since 2005.

Warner Bros. has acquired exclusive U.s.a. streaming rights to the series for HBO Max, so going forward that's where you'll need to go to watch any and all Doctor Who from 2005 onwards. That includes Eve of the Daleks and other new episodes, simply only after they're broadcast on BBC America offset.

Cheque out our full guide to watching Doc Who from exterior the UK for more than options.