Doctor Who season 14 is now just around the corner as its release date has finally been revealed, meaning it won't be long now until we are stepping back into the TARDIS. Soon enough we will be joining actor Ncuti Gatwa on more adventures in space and time as he picks up the sonic screwdriver for his first full season as the Doctor – and of course, he's joined by a returning Millie Gibson as companion Ruby Sunday.
Now, before we continue it should be noted that this upcoming chapter is officially being referred to as season 1, acting as a relaunch of the hit sci-fi show. However, to avoid confusion with previous eras we shall simply refer to this next instalment as season 14 – let's be honest, wibbly wobbly, timey wimey stuff can be perplexing enough!
And with that said, below we've rounded up everything you need to know about Doctor Who season 14 including information on the release date, if there's a trailer, and a guide to who's in the cast. So, strap in, as we prepare ourselves for another time-travelling journey.
Doctor Who season 14 release date
Doctor Who season 14 will be arriving on our screens on May 10 in the US and May 11 in the UK – suitably for the beloved sci-fi show the varying dates all come down to time zones!
The BBC recently revealed that the new season will be kicking off with a double episode premiere, before airing new instalments weekly. And not only that, but it's landing on streaming before live television for the first time in the UK, with the initial two episodes arriving on BBC iPlayer at midnight on May 11, before airing later that night on BBC One before the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final. Meanwhile, outside of the UK, it will land on streaming service Disney Plus on May 10 at 7pm ET.
Doctor Who season 14 trailer
There is currently one – fairly short – teaser trailer for the new season of Doctor Who so far. The footage, which you can see above, sees Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor and Millie Gibson's Ruby on some exciting adventures. At one point they're in the Regency era, while at another they're at Abbey Road Studios with the actual Beatles. We also catch a glimpse of Jinkx Monsoon's mysterious villain.
However, the BBC recently confirmed that a full trailer for Doctor Who season 14 will be arriving shortly on March 22 which will give us a better glimpse at the adventures to come – we can't wait!
Doctor Who season 14 plot
Not much is known about the plot of the new Doctor Who season just yet. The Christmas Special saw Ruby and the Doctor on a goblin-battling adventure that ended with Ruby as the next companion, setting the stage for the new episodes to come.
Speaking to our sister publication SFX magazine, showrunner Russell T. Davies teased an "odyssey" for Ruby, and Gatwa mentioned a "terrifying" villain called the Boogeyman.
Producer Joel Collins also told SFX that the new episodes will feature Easter eggs and come to an impressive conclusion. "What can I say? It's an amazing ending. Every episode of season 1 is like a roller coaster ride," he revealed. He also added that each episode is "individually brilliant" and was "amazing to make."
We also know from the trailer that the duo will be going back to the Regency era, witnessing the Beatles record at Abbey Road Studios, and much more besides. Then there's those mysterious villains to contend with, including Jinkx Monsoon's character.
Another thing we know is that this will be Gibson's only season as the Doctor's companion. The next season will reportedly introduce a new companion played by Andor's Varada Sethu, though Gibson is said to still be making appearances as Ruby.
Doctor Who season 14 cast
Here's a rundown of who's appearing in the new season of Doctor Who, and who they'll be playing:
- Ncuti Gatwa – the Doctor
- Millie Gibson – Ruby Sunday
- Angela Wynter – Cherry Sunday
- Michelle Greenidge – Carla Sunday
- Jemma Redgrave – Kate Stewart
- Anita Dobson – Ms Flood
- Jonathan Groff – unknown
- Jinkx Monsoon – unknown villain
- Indira Varma – The Duchess
- Bonnie Langford – Mel Bush
- Lenny Rush – Morris
- Yasmin Finney – Rose Noble
- Alexander Debrient – Colonel Christopher Ibrahim
- Aneurin Barnard – Roger ap Gwilliam
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