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Doctor Who

1963–1989 · TV Show · 25 min episodes · 26 seasons
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MEANRANK

75/100

Averaged across 5 ratings · 44.5K votes

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62–84 out of 100

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The adventures in time and space of the Doctor, a Time Lord who changes appearance and personality by regenerating when near death, and is joined by companions in battles against aliens and other megalomaniacs.

Details

Studio
BBC
Released
23 November 1963
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Episode length
25 min
Rated
TV-PG
Episodes
694 across 26 seasons
Awards
140 wins, 260 nominations

This title elsewhere

Tom Baker

Tom Baker

The Doctor

William Hartnell

William Hartnell

The Doctor

Patrick Troughton

Patrick Troughton

The Doctor

Jon Pertwee

Jon Pertwee

The Doctor

Nicholas Courtney

Nicholas Courtney

Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart / The Brigadier / Bret Vyon / Tourist (uncredited)

Elisabeth Sladen

Elisabeth Sladen

Sarah Jane Smith

Frazer Hines

Frazer Hines

Jamie / Jamie McCrimmon

John Leeson

John Leeson

Daleks (voice) / Dugeen / K9 (voice)

Awards & nominations

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140 wins from 400 nominations across 172 ceremonies

Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form 2026 Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form Inua Ellams and Makalla McPherson for " The Story & the Engine " Nominee
Outstanding Drama Series 2026 Outstanding Drama Series Doctor Who Nominee
Audience Award 2025 Audience Award Ncuti Gatwa Nominee
Best Actor 2025 Best Actor Ncuti Gatwa Nominee
Best Actor in a Drama Series 2025 Best Actor in a Drama Series Ncuti Gatwa Nominee
Best Actor in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie 2025 Best Actor in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie Ncuti Gatwa Nominee
Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form 2025 Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form Russell T Davies and Dylan Holmes Williams for " 73 Yards " Nominee
Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form 2025 Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form Russell T Davies and Dylan Holmes Williams for " Dot and Bubble " Nominee
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