It's been well over a year since the BBC first announced that Jodie Whittaker would follow Peter Capaldi as the next star of its long-running sci-fi series, Doctor Who. After 55 years of air time and 12 male actors who played different incarnations of the Time Lord known as The Doctor, Whittaker was the first female actor in the history of the show to be cast in the titular role.

It was a long wait for fans of the series, who couldn't wait to see the different energy that Whittaker would bring to the role. Her take on The Doctor would first be glimpsed in 2017's end of the year Christmas special, "Twice Upon a Time," where she appeared for no more than ten seconds. Still, throughout the year, there was a palpable excitement for the series' upcoming Season 11, even though we didn't have a release date other than 'sometime in the fall' -- that is, until now. Finally, the BBC has revealed when Season 11 of Doctor Who will premiere -- and it's only a short month away.

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This morning, the various official social media accounts of Doctor Who unveiled the premiere date of the upcoming season: Sunday, October 7. With a simple video that reveals the date along with the message "It's about time," BBC is echoing a sentiment shared by an entire fandom.

The social media accounts also carefully remind fans that this release date may vary depending on your country of residence. In the United Kingdom, that date is October 7, but it will not be the same everywhere. It's therefore important to check local listings to find out exactly when Doctor Who will premiere in your household.

It's been confirmed that Season 11 of Doctor Who will feature 10 episodes. The story of these episodes will be standalone, with apparently no overarching story connecting them. These episodes are meant to be a jumping on point for new fans, who can watch any episode without being lost or confused. As for the old fans, they will get to experience 10 brand new adventures featuring the first female Doctor and her three new companions.

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Doctor Who stars Jodie Whittaker as the latest iteration of the titular Time Lord. Whittaker will be joined by co-stars Bradley Walsh, Tosin Cole, Mandip Gill in a season that will be spearheaded by new series showrunner, Chris Chibnall. The highly anticipated Season 11 lands this fall.