Doctor Who

Summary

MD Who ’s viewership number for its most late seasonal special have been revealed . beam on Christmas , Doctor Whoreleased a exceptional titled “ The Church on Ruby Road , ” which introduce new companion Ruby Sunday ( played by Millie Gibson ) alongside Ncuti Gatwa ’s Fifteenth Doctor . The Christmas special fall out the release of the threeDoctor Who60th anniversary specials , which saw the counter of David Tennant and Catherine Tate .

Radio Timesreveals the viewership numbers forDoctor Who ’s Christmas special , and it is a staggering total . During the workweek of December 25 – December 31 , theDoctor Whorevival was viewed over 10 million times on the BBC iPlayer . “ The Church on Ruby Road , ” specifically , received 1.79 million streams and had an all-night rating of 4.73 million on Christmas Day .

The “Church on Ruby Road” Numbers Bode Well For Doctor Who Season 14

The season special ’s 4.73 million all-night rating positions the special above the finalDoctor Who60th anniversary episode . “ The Giggle ” received a 4.62 million rating overnight upon its exit . The Christmas special ’s totals also position “ The Church on Ruby Road ” as the third - most take in show for the BBC on Christmas Day .

The numbers for thisDoctor Whoseasonal special are telling for a one - off episode . There was massive hype surrounding theDoctor Whoanniversary specials , with “ The Giggle ” causing especial intrigue due to its reintroduction of the infamous character The Toymaker . viewer must have been satisfied with showrunner Russell T Davies ’ oeuvre with the special , as they were absorb back in swarm for “ The Church on Ruby Road . ”

The succeeder of “ The Church on Ruby Road ” is a great sign for the forthcomingDoctor Whoseason 14 . Gatwa was stick in in “ The Giggle , ” and his presence was clearly beloved enough for viewers to hark back for more briefly thereafter . If this course continues , Doctor Whois set for an impressive season 14 premiere as it devise for a mid-2024 arrival .

Doctor Who Season 14 Poster

reservoir : Radio Times

Your Rating

Your comment has not been save up

Cast

The latest Doctor Who series present the Fifteenth Doctor , unite by new companion Ruby Sunday .

Millie Gibson and Ncuti Gatwa as Ruby Sunday and the Fifteenth Doctor hugging in Doctor Who.

Headshot Of Ncuti Gatwa In The US premiere of the new season of the Disney+ series Doctor Who

Headshot Of Millie Gibson In The US Premiere Of The New Season Of The Disney+ Series Doctor Who

Doctor Who