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The BBC has announced plans to launch a new animated spinoff of Doctor Who for young children.
The corporation said that it is looking for “a passionate production company to create and produce the series”, which will be independent from the main show and follow The Doctor and friends travelling through time and space.
The show will play out on CBeebies, a channel aimed at 0 to 6-year-olds, and is unlikely to feature the same voice actors from the main series.
“Everyone is welcome at CBeebies, including the Doctor!” said Patricia Hidalgo, director of children’s and education at the BBC. “This much-loved franchise entertains millions around the world, so it is only right that our younger audience get to experience the wonder and the magic of The Doctor in a brand new format.
“This is an extremely exciting opportunity, and we are looking forward to welcoming companies to pitch for this new project, as we continue our commitment and investment in the UK’s animation industry.”
The BBC is looking to commission 52 11-minute episodes of the new show, with the first 26 episodes playing out in 2027-28 and the second 26 in 2028-29.
