'Doctor Who' lands in India on FX

The deal, inked between Star India and BBC Worldwide India, marks the largest volume sale of 'Doctor Who' in the country

BestMediaInfo Bureau | Delhi | April 30, 2015

All eight series of BBC's 'Doctor Who' are all set to go on air on FX, a channel owned by Star India, from May 15, 2015. The deal, inked between Star India and BBC Worldwide India, marks the largest volume sale of 'Doctor Who' in the country.

“This partnership marks a milestone for us,” said Myleeta Aga, SVP and GM, BBC Worldwide in India. “It will be the first time Whovians in India will be able to participate in the global 'Doctor Who' phenomenon. And it is also the first time we've concluded a major deal with Star India.”

A Star India spokesperson commented, “We are very excited to be bringing 'Doctor Who' to our viewers in India. 'Doctor Who' is distributed to over 200 territories across the world. We are very happy India will now be part of this global sensation and we're sure that the series will resonate with our viewers.”

Doctor Who is the longest running sci-fi TV show in the world and is a significant part of British popular culture. It depicts the adventures of the Doctor, a Time Lord, who travels the universe in his TARDIS, a time-travelling spaceship in the shape of an old British police box. Along with a succession of companions, the Doctor combats a variety of foes while working to save civilisations and help people in need.

Aga further said, “We've seen an increasing interest in British drama from our partners in the last 12 months or so. Viewers now recognise the originality of British drama, and this has caused a surge in interest in our drama series like 'Doctor Who'. We are very glad to be working with Star India to bring this very iconic series (including series 9, which is currently being filmed) to viewers in India.”

Brian Minchin, Executive Producer, 'Doctor Who' added here, “Fifty-one years ago, the very first episode of 'Doctor Who' was directed by Waris Hussein, born in Lucknow. I like to think we've finally come full circle with the new modern series launching in India on FX.”

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