Doctor Who to become a Time Zone Lord as 50th anniversary special to be broadcast simultaneously around the world
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It's the big date in the diary for Doctor Who fans the world over.
So producers of the sci-fi series have made sure devotees who happen to live outside the UK won't be left behind by the decision to broadcast the 50th anniversary special simultaneously.
The Day Of The Doctor, which stars outgoing Time Lord Matt Smith, will be screened as a global premiere in over 70 countries.
Time Zone Lords: Outgoing Doctor Matt Smith (left), his predecessor David Tennant (right) and John Hurt (centre) all star in Doctor Who's 50th Anniversary Special
The special episode, which sees the return of Matt's predecessor David Tennant, will be screened on November 23 - 50 years to the day that William Hartnell made his first appearance as the first ever Doctor.
BBC Worldwide have struck a deal for to show the special in over 200 UK cinemas, many in 3D.
Steven Moffat, the executive producer of the episode, said: '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.'
He's off! Matt Smith, pictured with Jenna Coleman, will leave the series next year
Joining the two Doctors in the special is current assistant Jenna Coleman (Clara Oswald), while Billie Pipe will reprise her role as Rose Tyler.
John Hurt is to play a further regeneration of the Time Lord who has briefly glimpsed at the climax of the last series.
Tim Davie, chief executive of BBC Worldwide, said: '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.'
Meanwhile, Matt is preparing to bow out as The Doctor in 2014 after four years, paving the way for the 12th Time Lord Peter Capaldi.
After much speculation, the Scots Thick Of It actor, 55, was unveiled as the new Doctor during a live BBC show on August 4.
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