BBC Reveals Plans for Animated Doctor Who CBeebies Spin-Off in 2027

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Press release:

The BBC is set to expand the Whoniverse as it launches plans for a brand new pre-school animation series which will see the Doctor’s adventures come to CBeebies for the first time ever.

The BBC is looking for a passionate production company to create and produce the series, which will run independently from the main show, that will see the Doctor travelling through time and space for the pre-school audience, solving mysteries and problems alongside their companions and other friends.

And, of course, they may come up against one or two challenges on their way…

Speaking about the plans, Patricia Hidalgo, Director of Children’s and Education said: “Everyone is welcome at CBeebies, including the Doctor! This much-loved franchise entertains millions around the world, so it is only right that our younger audience get to experience the wonder and the magic of the Doctor in a brand new format. This is an extremely exciting opportunity, and we are looking forward to welcoming companies to pitch for this new project, as we continue our commitment and investment in the UK’s animation industry.”

Additional info from the commissioning website:

  • BBC invites UK production companies to pitch an original animated series for pre-schoolers based on Doctor Who, for CBeebies and BBC iPlayer.
  • The series will consist of 52 x 11-minute episodes, split across two transmission years: 26 in 2027/28, 26 in 2028/29.
  • The project is commissioned on a work-for-hire basis. All rights will remain with the BBC.
  • Pre-production to begin January 2026.