# Where to watch Doctor Who (1963) in the UK

> Doctor Who (1963) is currently available to stream in the UK on Sky Go. It can be bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, and Sky Store. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1963  
**Runtime:** 25 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 7.9/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy  
**Seasons:** 26  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-03T00:39:17.555Z)  

## Synopsis

The adventures of The Doctor, a time-traveling humanoid alien known as a Time Lord. He explores the universe in his TARDIS, a sentient time-traveling spaceship. Its exterior appears as a blue British police box, which was a common sight in Britain in 1963 when the series first aired. Along with a succession of companions, The Doctor faces a variety of foes while working to save civilizations, help ordinary people, and right many wrongs.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Sky Go](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Doctor%20Who)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BBC iPlayer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search?q=Doctor%20Who)
- [UKTV Play](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/121-doctor-who/watch?locale=GB)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Doctor%20Who)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Doctor%20Who&i=instant-video)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Doctor%20Who)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Doctor Who in the UK?**

Doctor Who (1963) is currently included in subscriptions to Sky Go in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Doctor Who?**

Yes. Doctor Who can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, and Sky Store in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Are all seasons of Doctor Who on the same service?**

Not always — TV licensing is sometimes negotiated season by season. ScreenSearch shows availability across all seasons on the title's page; for season-specific availability, look at the season picker inside the search dialog.

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

Doctor Who is currently included with: Sky Go.

**How accurate is this TV series'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/tv/121/doctor-who-1963
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/xinqAmYrZ1TEwowcQhgTkZVtVE0.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/121/doctor-who-1963.json

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