‘Doctor Who’ Season 9 will be 12 episodes

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The new season of Doctor Who apparently consists of 12 episodes, followed by a Christmas special.

A recent press release from BBC Books confirms the format for Season 9, Blogtor Who reports.

Last year’s Season 8 also ran for 12 episodes and a Christmas special, although opener ‘Deep Breath’ was a feature-length episode. It has not yet been announced if Season 9’s opener, ‘The Magician’s Apprentice’, will also have an extended running time.

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Doctor Who‘s new season began filming in Cardiff in January and will air on BBC One this autumn.

> Here’s everything we know about Season 9 so far.

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