The BBC are proudly reporting that over 75 different countries worldwide will be screening The Day of the Doctor starting simultaneously with the UK (those who show adverts during transmission will, of course, fall behind the BBC as the screening progresses).

The full list of countries and broadcasters can be found here. There are also advanced plans for cinemas globally to show the film in 3D.

Tim Davie, CEO of BBC Worldwide noted: “Few TV shows can still lay claim to being appointment viewing but Doctor Who takes this to another level. In its 50th anniversary year we wanted to create a truly international event for Doctor Who fans in as many countries as possible and the simultaneous broadcast and cinema screening of the special across so many countries will make for a fitting birthday tribute to our Time Lord.”

Showrunner Steven Moffat added: “The Doctor has always been a time traveller – now he’s travelling time zones. On the 23rd of November, it won’t be the bad guys conquering the Earth – everywhere it will be The Day of the Doctor!”

The exact transmission time has yet to be revealed, although it will presumably have to be confirmed to the broadcasters much earlier than the usual two weeks beforehand to ensure the global link-up works! The BBC is making plans for those attending the Celebration at the Excel Centre on the day of transmission to be able to watch the show.