Disney+ and the BBC have officially set the premiere date for Doctor Who Season 2. It will debut on Saturday, April 12, at 12 a.m. PT / 3 a.m. ET on Disney+ in the U.S. and other international markets. UK audiences will be able to watch the new season on BBC One on the same day and stream it on iPlayer.
The eight-episode season—marking the 15th overall in the show’s long-running history—will roll out weekly, with new episodes airing every Saturday.
Alan Cumming Joins the Whoniverse
Acclaimed actor Alan Cumming (The Traitors U.S., Schmigadoon!) is set to guest star in the second episode, voicing the animated character Mr. Ring-a-Ding—a cheerful, singalong cartoon who lives in Sunny Town alongside his friend Sunshine Sally. However, Disney+ has teased a dark twist: in 1952, after years of being replayed in cinemas, Mr. Ring-a-Ding suddenly becomes aware of the real world beyond the screen—with terrifying consequences.
Cumming is no stranger to the Doctor Who universe, having previously played King James I in the 2018 episode The Witchfinders. Showrunner Russell T Davies praised Cumming’s performance, saying:
“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 honor to welcome him on board the TARDIS.”
What to Expect in Season 2
The new season sees Ncuti Gatwa return as the Doctor, alongside Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday and Varada Sethu as new companion Belinda Chandra. The Doctor embarks on an epic mission to bring Belinda back to Earth, but an unknown force blocks their return, setting up a season filled with high-stakes adventures, new threats, and formidable enemies.
Guest stars for Season 2 include Rose Ayling-Ellis, Christopher Chung, Anita Dobson, Michelle Greenidge, Jonah Hauer-King, Ruth Madeley, Jemma Redgrave, and Susan Twist.
Doctor Who is produced by Bad Wolf and BBC Studios for Disney Branded Television, BBC One, and BBC iPlayer.
Source: Deadline
