Isn’t 8.25pm a Bit Late for Doctor Who?

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The air time for the third episode of series 9 of Doctor Who has been confirmed for BBC One on 3 October at 8.25pm to 9.10pm.

Written by Toby Whithouse, Under The Lake, promises darkness and depth near the beginning of the series. When an Underwater Base comes under attack, the Doctor and Clara must save the frightened crew and defeat an impossible threat. But what is behind these terrifying events? And can they really be haunted by ghosts?

However, the late scheduling of the programme has raised a few eyebrows. Programmed to start after Strictly Come Dancing, this episode of Doctor Who will be starting the latest since the start of the new series in 2005. It will also face stiff competition against the England vs Australia Rugby match on at the same time and will continue to face similar problems until the end of the Rugby World Cup.

Also, as it will be following Strictly, will there be a drop off as the audience finish watching another of the BBC’s most popular shows?

Is this scheduling choice the right one or is it just too late for family viewing?

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