DOCTOR Who fans have cause for celebration after the ABC snapped up the rights to the new series of the hit British sci-fi show.
The broadcaster today announced it would screen the latest series of the popular program from mid May.
Doctor Who first aired on the BBC in 1963 with the last episode screening in 1989.
The latest series made a triumphant return to British screens last week, attracting a television audience of more than 10.5 million fans.
Previous series of Doctor Who aired on the ABC but the new series was yet to be acquired by an Australian broadcaster up until now.
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The broadcaster today announced it would screen the latest series of the popular program from mid May.
Doctor Who first aired on the BBC in 1963 with the last episode screening in 1989.
The latest series made a triumphant return to British screens last week, attracting a television audience of more than 10.5 million fans.
Previous series of Doctor Who aired on the ABC but the new series was yet to be acquired by an Australian broadcaster up until now.

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