Doctor Who

How to watch Doctor Who in Australia

Doctor Who has long been an iconic series, journeying through time and space for close to 60 Earth years, capturing and inspiring plenty of viewers along the way. Regardless of who your favourite Doctor is, fans can all agree that it’s a banging show to watch and rewatch. But for those who haven’t seen it before, or those looking to revisit the series from the beginning, where exactly can you watch Doctor Who? Find out with this Canstar Blue guide.

How to watch Doctor Who

Doctor Who is available to stream and watch on BritBox, Stan and ABC iView, or can be purchased or rented through iTunes, Google Play and Microsoft.

Watch Doctor Who on BritBox

BritBox is the only platform where you can stream the entire series of Doctor Who, with the platform home to all 13 doctors, lost episodes and additional content.

Brand Subscription Type No. of Screens/same time viewing Advertised Cost^^/month
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BritBox Monthly Subscription:

  • 7 Day Trial period
  • Watch on 5 screens at the same time

min. cost $8.99 over 1 month

5No. of Screens /same time viewing $8.99Advertised Cost/month Go To Site
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BritBox Annual Subscription

  • 12 months for the price of 10
  • Watch on 5 screens at the same time

min. cost $89.99 over 1 year

5No. of Screens /same time viewing $89.99Advertised Cost/year Go To Site

Watch Doctor Who on Stan

Stan has 12 seasons of Doctor Who available to stream, but unfortunately doesn’t have the latest season.

Watch Doctor Who on ABC iView

ABC’s free online on-demand platform iView has seasons three through six available to stream, with the online platform free to sign up and use.

Watch Doctor Who on iTunes

iTunes has 12 seasons of Doctor Who available to download or rent, alongside a number of specials, including Christmas specials and classics. Full seasons can cost over $30, with specials costing around $6.

Watch Doctor Who on Google Play

Google Play has 12 full seasons of Doctor Who available to download, with full seasons costing between $16.99 and $29.99.

Watch Doctor Who on Microsoft

Microsoft has 12 seasons of Doctor Who available to purchase, with each season available in SD and HD quality, with a full season costing between $28.99 and $37.99.

What is Doctor Who about?

Doctor Who follows the adventures of a mysterious being called ‘The Doctor’, who is a Time Lord, capable to travelling through time and space. Along with multiple companions, The Doctor works to save multiple species and civilisations, along with keeping the space-time continuum intact to ensure the safety and survival of the universe.

Sign up to Disney+ Australia

After some Disney classics? Sign up to Disney+! There are two plan options to choose from – a monthly subscription, or prepay for a year. Both plans include the same features, with unlimited downloads and the ability to stream on up to four screens at the same time. This table includes links to a referral partner.

Brand Subscription Type No. of Screens/same time viewing Advertised Cost^^/month or year
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Disney+ Monthly Subscription

  • Stream the Disney+ library, including Disney+ Originals, Star Wars, Pixar, Marvel, National Geographic & Star
  • Watch on 4 screens at the same time
  • Add up to 7 profiles
  • Unlimited downloads of shows and movies on up to 10 devices

min. cost $13.99 over one month

4No. of Screens /same time viewing $13.99
Advertised Cost/month
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Disney+ Yearly Subscription

  • Stream the Disney+ library, including Disney+ Originals, Star Wars, Pixar, Marvel, National Geographic & Star
  • Watch on 4 screens at the same time
  • Add up to 7 profiles
  • Unlimited downloads of shows and movies on up to 10 devices
  • Prepay for a yearly subscription and save on the monthly cost

min. cost $139.99 over one year

4No. of Screens /same time viewing $139.99
Advertised Cost/year
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Picture credit: BBC

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