The wait is almost over for Whovians around the globe! Disney Branded Television and the BBC have officially announced the premiere date for the highly anticipated season two of “Doctor Who“. Fans eager to know When New Episodes Of Disney Doctor Who will be available can mark their calendars for Saturday, April 12th.
Doctor Who Season 2 Premiere Date and Release Schedule
New episodes of Doctor Who season two will begin streaming on Saturday, April 12th at 12:00 a.m. PDT / 3:00 a.m. EDT on Disney+, where available. For viewers in the UK, the new season will be available exclusively on the BBC and BBC iPlayer. The season will consist of eight thrilling episodes, with new episodes premiering weekly following the initial launch. This weekly release schedule ensures fans have something to look forward to each week as the Doctor’s adventures unfold.
Alan Cumming Guest Stars as Mr Ring-a-Ding
Adding to the excitement, Emmy® Award winner Alan Cumming (“The Traitors”) is set to guest star in the second episode of the new season. Cumming will voice Mr Ring-a-Ding, described as a “happy, funny, singalong cartoon” residing in Sunny Town alongside Sunshine Sally. However, this seemingly cheerful character harbors a darker side. As Mr Ring-a-Ding, after years of cinematic repeats in 1952, begins to perceive the real world beyond the screen, terrifying consequences ensue. This marks Alan Cumming’s return to the Doctor Who universe, having previously portrayed King James I in the 2018 episode “The Witchfinders.”
Showrunner Russell T Davies expressed his enthusiasm for Cumming’s involvement, stating, “Only Alan Cumming could give a runaway cartoon so much wit, malice, danger and fun. He makes the whole universe of ‘Doctor Who’ wilder and madder than ever, and it’s an absolute honour to welcome him on board the TARDIS.”
Synopsis, Cast, and Creative Team
Season two of Doctor Who promises an epic quest as “The Doctor meets Belinda Chandra and begins an epic quest to get her back to Earth.” However, a mysterious force obstructs their journey, forcing the TARDIS team to confront unprecedented dangers, formidable enemies, and terrifying threats.
The season stars Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor, Varada Sethu as Belinda Chandra, and Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday. The stellar guest cast also includes Rose Ayling-Ellis, Christopher Chung, Anita Dobson, Michelle Greenidge, Jonah Hauer-King, Ruth Madeley, Jemma Redgrave, and Susan Twist, promising a season filled with captivating performances.
Behind the scenes, Russell T Davies leads the creative team as showrunner, executive producer, and writer. Joining him as executive producers are Joel Collins, Phil Collinson, Julie Gardner, and Jane Tranter. “Doctor Who” is a production of Bad Wolf, in association with BBC Studios for Disney Branded Television and BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
As fans eagerly anticipate when new episodes of Disney Doctor Who will drop, the stage is set for another thrilling chapter in the Whoniverse. Be sure to tune in on April 12th!
