Doctor Who is undoubtedly one of the most popular programmes to ever be broadcast on TV since it first aired on the BBC in 1963, providing decades of science-fiction adventures over its still ongoing lifespan.
The long-running franchise has seen numerous iterations, with a variety of Doctors at the helm of the TARDIS, and with such a rich history it can be hard to know where to begin or how to watch the original episodes before the 2005 revival.
Luckily for all the Whovians out there, there's a way to watch every available episode of classic Doctor Who, and much more, with the streaming service BritBox.
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WATCH CLASSIC DOCTOR WHO ON BRITBOX
BritBox is a streaming platform dedicated to showcasing classic and recent programmes from the BBC and ITV networks, with a selection of originals and exclusives only available on the service.
If you've never been a BritBox subscriber before, you can sign up for a 7-day free trial. Once the trial ends, membership will be charged at the original price of £5.99 per month, or £59.99 per year in the UK.
If you're an Amazon Prime member, you can also sign up to BritBox via Amazon Prime Video Channels.
BritBox is also available in the US for $7.99/$79.99 per year, as well as other countries such as Australia, Canada, South Africa, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway – you can view all international pricing details on their website.
BritBox includes over 600 pieces of classic Doctor Who content, boasting the biggest digital collection available that focuses on the vintage Time Lords, with the complete run of original stories chronicling the first eight Doctors from William Hartnell to Paul McGann.
As well as original episodes, the library is made up of specials, spin-offs, documentaries, telesnaps and more rarely-seen treasures, along with a number of curated collections that cater to new viewers and fans looking for specifically themed episodes.
BritBox is available directly on their website or through their app, which is compatible with a big range of devices including iPhone, Android, Apple TV, Fire TV, Virgin Media, Xbox, Samsung Smart TV, Roku and more.
Doctor Who's next special premieres in October 2022 on BBC One in the UK. In the US, the show airs on BBC America, with series 1-12 available on HBO Max. Classic Doctor Who streams exclusively on BritBox in the UK.
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