BBC Worldwide has signed a new deal with China’s Shanghai Media Group Pictures, the film business unit of Oriental Pearl Group, owned by Shanghai Media Group, for the entire catalogue of 21st century Doctor Who and a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand the fan base of the show brand in the Middle Kingdom.

According to reports, this covers “seasons 1-10, incoming showrunner Chris Chibnall’s yet-to-film season 11, a first look for seasons 12-15 and Doctor Who spin-offs Torchwood and Class” – marking the first time that anything official beyond Series 11 has been announced.

The deal was signed on May 24 at BBC Worldwide’s Television Center in London with Chen Sijie, general manager of SMGP, and Jaclyn-Lee Joe, chief marketing officer, BBC Worldwide. Wang Jianjun, director general president of Shanghai Media Group, Tim Davie, CEO of BBC Worldwide and Kelvin Yau, general manager, Greater China of BBC Worldwide, also attended the event.

“This marks the start of a longer and even more fruitful partnership with SMGP,” Joe explained. “Doctor Who already has a substantial fan base in China. Now, Chinese fans will be able to access the entire catalogue of Doctor Who and its spin-offs thanks to this agreement. The MOU is an affirmation of both parties’ commitment to build the Doctor Who brand and grow its fan base in China.”

“China is going through a time of tremendous growth and rapid market development. Everyone here is curious about popular cultures around the world. At the same time, they want to share their Chinese culture and values,” added Chen. “Doctor Who, with its long television history and iconic place in popular culture, is a great representative of British pop culture. We hope that this partnership with BBC Worldwide will enable both parties, as well as Chinese and British fans to share and exchange ideas and learnings to grow the universe of Doctor Who in China.”

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