Doctor Who finally gets UK air date, throws ABC programming into spin

The long-running sci-fi show will return to British television screens this time next month – however, unlike past years, the show will be broadcast on BBC on Sunday evenings instead of Saturday.

In Australia, Doctor Who is broadcast on the ABC and the show’s new release schedule has thrown the public broadcaster’s programming into a spin, given its Monday night schedule is jammed with shows such as Australian Story, Four Corners, Media Watch and Q&A.

An ABC spokeswoman promised local fans they’d still be able to watch their favourite series immediately after it airs in the UK. However, a specific airtime hasn’t been announced.

“Following the BBC UK’s announcement of Doctor Who moving to Sunday nights, the series will be available on demand on ABC iview immediately following the UK’s broadcast,” she said.