Doctor Who Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
1963 · BBC One, BBC Television · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-PG
Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor Who
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Doctor Who have?
Doctor Who has 26 seasons and 694 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on November 23, 1963 to December 6, 1989.
Is Doctor Who renewed, ended, or canceled?
Doctor Who has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Doctor Who?
It takes 292h 15m (17535 minutes) to watch the complete run of Doctor Who. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 147 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 292.3 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 147 days.
What is the highest-rated episode of Doctor Who?
The highest-rated episode is Season 12, Episode 16 ("Genesis of the Daleks (6)"), which holds an outstanding rating of 9.7/10 based on 12 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Doctor Who?
Doctor Who is available for streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Doctor Who?
Doctor Who has an official content rating of TV-PG.
Who are the lead actors in Doctor Who?
The primary ensemble cast includes Tom Baker as The Doctor (age 92), William Hartnell as The Doctor (age 67 (deceased)), Patrick Troughton as The Doctor (age 67 (deceased)), Jon Pertwee as The Doctor (age 76 (deceased)).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Baker | The Doctor | 92 |
| William Hartnell | The Doctor | 67 (deceased) |
| Patrick Troughton | The Doctor | 67 (deceased) |
| Jon Pertwee | The Doctor | 76 (deceased) |
| Nicholas Courtney | Lethbridge-Stewart | 81 (deceased) |
| Elisabeth Sladen | Sarah Jane Smith | 65 (deceased) |
| Frazer Hines | Jamie McCrimmon | 82 |
| John Leeson | K9 (voice) | 83 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Doctor Who are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.