BBC iPlayer have announced they've landed hundreds of episodes of a legendary show in a new streaming deal.
Every episode will now have subtitles, audio description, and sign language for the first time.
Over 800 episodes of Doctor Who will be available for viewers to watch on the video demand service.
It comes as the Anniversary Specials hit our screens next month.
Actor David Tennant is set to return as the Fourteenth Doctor for three special episodes.
But before that, fans will have the opportunity to travel back in time with any of the Doctors from the classic series.
This includes First Doctor William Hartnell’s initial encounter with the Daleks.
The first episodes made for colour TV with Third Doctor Jon Pertwee will also be available to watch on iPlayer.
As well as fan favourites from Fourth Doctor Tom Baker’s iconic run, including City of Death and The Brain of Morbius.
Also included is the 1996 TV movie with Paul McGann, featuring him taking over from Seventh Doctor Sylvester McCoy.
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Russell T Davies, Showrunner said: “I’d like to thank the BBC for all the hard work, to get this massive back catalogue under one roof, at long last…
"I'm so excited for new viewers – imagine being 8 years old, spending winter afternoons exploring the 60s, 70s, 80s and beyond.
"And we’re determined this won't be a dusty museum – we have exciting plans to bring the back catalogue to life, with much more to be revealed!”
Additionally BBC viewers will get the chance to watch, spin-offs like the Sarah Jane Adventures, Torchwood and Class.
BBC iPlayer’s back catalogue will launch on November 1.
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