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Doctor Who Christmas Special 2024 will be available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer in the UK and on Disney+ anywhere else outside the UK.
How to watch Doctor Who Christmas special 2024 outside the UK on BBC iPlayer
If you are traveling outside the UK, you can still access the 2024 Doctor Who Christmas special on BBC iPlayer by using these steps:
- Subscribe to NordVPN
- Install the VPN app on your device.
- Connect to a UK-based server.
- Open BBC iPlayer website or launch its app, then login or sign up for a new account.
- You are all set to watch Doctor Who Christmas Special 2024: Joy to the World from anywhere restriction-free!
Doctor Who Christmas Special 2024: Joy to the World — Everything You Need to Know
The Doctor Who Christmas Special returns this year with a festive adventure titled Joy to the World, promising thrilling escapades, heartfelt moments, and holiday magic. This blog covers everything you need to know, including the plot, cast, release date, and where to watch it across the globe. Let’s dive in.
What Time is Doctor Who Christmas Special 2024 on Christmas Day?
In the UK, Joy to the World premieres on BBC One at 5:10 PM GMT on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Simultaneously, the special will be available for streaming on BBC iPlayer. Viewers in other regions can catch it on Disney+ at the following times:
- US: 12:10 PM ET / 9:10 AM PT
- Canada: 12:10 PM ET / 9:10 AM PT
- Australia: 4:10 AM AEDT on December 26
- New Zealand: 6:10 AM NZDT on December 26
Where to Watch Doctor Who Christmas Special 2024 in the UK
In the UK, you can watch the Doctor Who Christmas Special 2024 on BBC One at 5:10 PM GMT on December 25, 2024. The special will also be available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer, where you can catch live broadcasts and on-demand episodes. Visit BBC iPlayer to watch.
Where to Watch Doctor Who Christmas Special 2024: Joy to the World in the US
In the US, you can stream the Doctor Who Christmas Special 2024 exclusively on Disney+ at 12:10 PM ET / 9:10 AM PT on December 25, 2024. Subscribe to Disney+ starting at $9.99/month (ad-supported). For more details, visit Disney+.
Where to Watch Doctor Who Christmas Special 2024 in Canada
Canadian fans can stream the Doctor Who Christmas Special 2024 on Disney+ simultaneously with its US release at 12:10 PM ET on December 25, 2024. Subscribe to Disney+ Canada for as low as CA$11.99/month. Visit Disney+ Canada for streaming options.
Where to Watch Doctor Who Christmas Special 2024 in Australia
In Australia, you can watch the Doctor Who Christmas Special 2024 on Disney+ starting at 4:10 AM AEDT on December 26, 2024. Disney+ subscriptions in Australia begin at AU$13.99/month. Visit Disney+ Australia for more information and to stream.
Doctor Who: Joy to the World Cast
- The Fifteenth Doctor: Ncuti Gatwa
- Joy Almondo (One-Off Companion): Nicola Coughlan
- Trev Simpkins: Joel Fry
- Anita Benn: Steph de Whalley
- Hotel Manager: Jonathan Aris
- Edmund Hillary: Phil Baxter
- Tenzing Norgay: Samuel Sherpa-Moore
What to Expect in the 2024 Doctor Who Christmas Special
The special takes viewers to the Time Hotel, where each room serves as a portal to a different point in history. Expect to travel to:
- 1953 Mount Everest Base Camp with Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay
- The Orient Express in 1962
- The Dawn of the Dinosaurs
- Christmas 2024
The Doctor, alongside Joy Almondo, faces an old enemy threatening all of human history. Can they save Christmas everywhere, all at once?
Is Doctor Who Christmas Special 2024 on Disney+?
Yes, the Doctor Who Christmas Special 2024: Joy to the World will be available to stream exclusively on Disney+ for audiences outside the UK. The special premieres on December 25, 2024, at 12:10 PM ET / 9:10 AM PT in the US and Canada, and on December 26, 2024, at 4:10 AM AEDT in Australia. Disney+ subscribers can enjoy the festive episode alongside the entire Doctor Who library. Visit Disney+ to start streaming.
Can You Watch Doctor Who Christmas Special 2024 Online for Free?
In the UK, Joy to the World is available for free on BBC iPlayer, provided you have a valid TV license. International viewers may need a Disney+ subscription, as free options are unavailable outside the UK.
FAQs
Q: Will the Christmas Special be available on-demand?
Yes, the special will be added to BBC iPlayer and Disney+ libraries immediately after its live broadcast.
Q: Can I watch past Doctor Who Christmas Specials?
UK viewers can stream previous specials for free on BBC iPlayer. Disney+ also hosts a collection of Doctor Who episodes globally.
Q: Who is the showrunner for Joy to the World?
The episode is written by Steven Moffat and produced by showrunner Russell T. Davies.
Q: Will there be new companions introduced?
While Nicola Coughlan’s Joy Almondo features prominently, she is confirmed as a one-off companion for this special.
Doctor Who Christmas Special 2024: Joy to the World Trailer
Check out the trailer for the special here.
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