Doctor Who fans invited to join #DoctorDonnathon watchalong
The iconic duo will be returning to our screens soon, but why not join a group watchalong before then?
As the months fly by, so too does the time before we can finally watch the anticipated Doctor Who 60th anniversary specials this November.
The three one-hour-long specials (titled The Star Beast, Wild Blue Yonder and The Giggle) will be coming to our screens soon, and will not only pave the way for the introduction of Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor, but will also see David Tennant and Catherine Tate reprise their beloved former Doctor Who roles.
Tennant will be starring as the Fourteenth Doctor (instead of his former Tenth), while Tate will return as former companion Donna Noble.
It's safe to say that the pairing was a Doctor Who fan-favourite, so viewers are more than a little excited for what's to come.
But we have good news for any eager fans: ahead of their big reunion this November, there will be a global watchalong on Saturday 4th November 2023.
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Using the hashtag #DoctorDonnathon, the watchalong event will kick start at 9:45am UK time, and will span a whopping 14 hours of their previous adventures.
While all episodes will be available to watch on BBC iPlayer, some UK fans could also win the chance to see it on the big screen by entering a competition for an in-person screening here.
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According to the BBC's Doctor Who website, it will release a schedule (that's complete with breaks factored in) ahead of the watchalong, so you can map out your day-long marathon.
It's an exciting way to refresh your memory of the Doctor and Donna's past adventures, and will surely just build up further excitement for the episodes to come.
The recently released trailer gave fans a taster of what to expect and a first proper glimpse at Donna's return.
The clip teased that Donna could very well be getting her memory back, but seeing as it's always been intimated that she'd die if she remembered the Doctor, will David Tennant's Time Lord be able to save her?
Aside from the pair being reunited, we can also expect a classic Doctor Who villain to be making an appearance.
Neil Patrick Harris will be starring as the Celestial Toymaker, a character that first appeared in 1966 and separated William Hartnell's First Doctor from his companions. There's no telling just how evil this new incarnation of the character will be.
Doctor Who is available to stream on BBC iPlayer with episodes of the classic series also available on BritBox – you can sign up for a 7-day free trial here.
Check out more of our Sci-Fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on.
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Morgan Cormack is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering everything drama-related on TV and streaming. She previously worked at Stylist as an Entertainment Writer. Alongside her past work in content marketing and as a freelancer, she possesses a BA in English Literature.
