‘Doctor Who’ season 10 premiere date revealed for US, UK viewers

Regardless of if you are in America or in the United Kingdom, one thing remains the same: You’re going to have a chance to see the tenth season of “Doctor Who” on Saturday, April 15.

This premiere date was confirmed this week by both BBC One and BBC America — viewers in Britain will still have a chance to see the new season several hours before people in America, but that remains fine by us given that the American network needs to maximize ratings. Also, it’s a British show, and you gotta remember all the times British viewers have been forced to wait in order to see American shows come on the air.

For those who are watching in America, the spin-off “Class” is going to start airing immediately after “Doctor Who.” This spin-off already aired in the UK, but you can still get a chance to check it out without having to mess with the darker corners of the internet to find it.

As you’ve likely heard already, the upcoming tenth season is going to be the last for star Peter Capaldi, as he’s made the decision to move on rather than stick around for an eleventh season. This is sad, but it also makes sense in regards to timing. The majority of the Doctors on this show don’t tend to last longer than a few seasons, and this helps to keep the show fresh. Sure, there are already some rumors out there about some other people who could potentially play the Doctor, but it’s hard to buy into any of that right now given that we’re not even going to have the same showrunner for season 11. Chris Chibnall will likely be heavily involved in whatever the show decides to do with their new lead.

For now, we suggest that you head over here in order to see our personal picks for who should play the character next — obviously, many of them are not realistic, but this is our imagination and we can do whatever we want!

Meanwhile, our premiere guide has been updated to reflect this premiere-date announcement. That’s a good one-stop shop for you to figure out when many of your favorites are coming on the air. (Photo: BBC.)