BBC Unveils Doctor Who: TARDIS Crew Preschool Spin-Off Details
BBC and Blue Zoo's animated spin-off Doctor Who: TARDIS Crew will run 52 episodes of 11 minutes, premiering late 2027 or 2028.
The BBC has released full details of Doctor Who: TARDIS Crew, an animated Doctor Who spin-off aimed at preschoolers. The series will consist of 52 episodes, each 11 minutes long, according to Collider.
The show follows a young Time Lord and his friends Hannah, Beastie and Toast-IE aboard the TARDIS. It is co-produced by the BBC and animation studio Blue Zoo.
Doctor Who: TARDIS Crew is scheduled to premiere in late 2027 or 2028. It has not been confirmed whether the series will receive an international release.
Background
Doctor Who is a long-running science fiction franchise that began in 1963. In 2025, the BBC announced a new Doctor Who spin-off aimed at a different audience. The main Doctor Who series is currently on hiatus and has entered a competitive tender process to find a new producer.
Quick answers
How many episodes will Doctor Who: TARDIS Crew have?
The series will consist of 52 episodes, each 11 minutes long.
When does Doctor Who: TARDIS Crew premiere?
It is scheduled to premiere in late 2027 or 2028.
Who is producing Doctor Who: TARDIS Crew?
It is co-produced by the BBC and animation studio Blue Zoo.