Doctor Who (1963)
Doctor Who is streaming in Australia on BritBox, Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox Amazon Channel.
The verdict
Doctor Who stands out as one of the better-rated English series around at the moment. It's sitting at 7.9/10 on TMDB across 722 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Episode length hovers around 25 minutes. In Australia you can stream it on BritBox, Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox Amazon Channel.
Is it worth starting?
This is 26 seasons deep — English drama with action & adventure threaded through, fine for the whole family. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
- Why
- It rates 7.9/10 on 722 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
The adventures of The Doctor, a time-traveling humanoid alien known as a Time Lord. He explores the universe in his TARDIS, a sentient time-traveling spaceship. Its exterior appears as a blue British police box, which was a common sight in Britain in 1963 when the series first aired. Along with a succession of companions, The Doctor faces a variety of foes while working to save civilizations, help ordinary people, and right many wrongs.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~25 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | PG · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Drama / Action & Adventure |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Verity Lambert
Cast
Where to watch in Australia
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-20 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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