Doctor Who returns Saturday 23 August

Friday, 27 June 2014 - Reported by Marcus

The BBC has confirmed Doctor Who will return on Saturday 23rd August 2014

The series will premiere with a feature-length episode Deep Breath.

No time has yet been confirmed for the BBC One Transmission, however BBC America have confirmed they will show the episode at 8pm ET. SPACE in Canada have also confirmed it will show the episode that evening as has FOX in Germany.

ABC Australia have confirmed the series will début downunder on Sunday 24th August.

Doctor Who Series Eight (Credit: BBC/Ray Burmiston)

Am I a good man? BBC One trailer, via YouTube
Am I a good man? BBC America trailer, via YouTube (North America only)

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