Hot off the presses from Deadline, a brand new Doctor Who animated series is about to make its way to the BBC. The as-yet-untitled series is taking aim at the preschool market with plans to launch via CBeebies in the near future.
New of the continuing adventures of the TARDIS comes hot on the heels of the end of the recent second season and the departure of series lead Ncuti Gatwa. The new show will see the Doctor travelling through time and space for the pre-school audience, solving mysteries and problems alongside their companions and other friends. And, of course, they may come up against one or two challenges on their way. No word on casting for the series as yet.
Speaking about the plans, Patricia Hidalgo, Director of Children’s and Education said: “Everyone is welcome at CBeebies, including the Doctor! 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 currently searching for a producing partner to take on the show which is expected to run independently of the main Doctor Who series.
