# Where to watch Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide (2013) in the UK

> Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide (2013) is available to watch free in the UK on BBC iPlayer. It can be bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2013  
**Runtime:** 118 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.8/10  
**Genres:** Documentary, TV Movie  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 14 May 2026 (2026-05-14T18:25:44.109Z)  

## Synopsis

The Ultimate Guide was a documentary made by BBC Events Production in London which aired on BBC Three in the run-up to the 50th anniversary of the Doctor Who. It gave a broad overview of the show's history, and interviewed many people involved in its production over the years, including five of the actors who portrayed the Doctor: Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy, Paul McGann and David Tennant — as well as the current executive producer and head writer Steven Moffat.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BBC iPlayer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search?q=Doctor%20Who%3A%20The%20Ultimate%20Guide)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Doctor%20Who%3A%20The%20Ultimate%20Guide&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide for free in the UK?**

Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide (2013) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide?**

Yes. Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/445374/doctor-who-the-ultimate-guide-2013
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/k67IPpO6T6gw2Ua3QtaorTIa9TZ.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/445374/doctor-who-the-ultimate-guide-2013.json

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