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The upcoming eleventh season of Doctor Who has been highly anticipated, ever since Jodie Whittaker was announced as the first female Doctor to take the reigns of the TARDIS just over a year ago. However, before the BBC sci-fi series even hits screens this autumn, it seems this season could venture into a real life time-travelling adventure. Since its first episode in 1963, the popular time travelling adventures have been broadcast on Saturday evenings, giving families the chance to tune into the action packed drama. However, since its first transmission, other dramas and TV shows have appeared on the BBC schedule, meaning that Doctor Who has been fighting for its prime position.

The likes of Strictly Come Dancing have gained popularity over the last few years, with Doctor Who being pushed into later time slots, meaning that younger fans have had to stay up later to catch the drama. The sci-fi series is known for its dedicated fanbase, engaging a wide range of audience, from young to old. With a younger audience tuning out from later scheduling, viewing figures for the time-travelling adventures have seen a decline in recent years, with an average audience of 5.5 million watching Peter Capaldi’s swan song series last year. The BBC have tried to change the show's scheduled time in the past by broadcasting a couple of episodes back in the late 1970's and 1980's during the week. There have also been several special episodes, such as the Christmas specials, which have aired off the Saturday staple day. Express.co.uk did reach out to the BBC about the scheduling speculation, however they declined to comment on the matter. Big changes have already been made for Jodie Whittaker’s premiere series, so could a time slot change be next on the agenda for the hit sci-fi programme? It has been confirmed that Doctor Who has wrapped filming on its current series, which sees Jodie Whittaker take flight of the TARDIS with three new companions.

Doctor Who season 11 spoilers: Jodie Whittaker's adventures to change time slot when it returns?

Doctor Who through the years Mon, July 17, 2017 Peter Capaldi is the Twelfth Doctor to appear in the iconic British TV series. Take a look at the time-travelling Doctors through the years. Play slideshow BBC 1 of 14 Doctor Who through the years

Fans of the show have already had a little glimpse at what’s in store for the time-travelling quartet, with a 40-second trailer dropping during the San Diego comic con earlier last month. Jodie Whittaker’s 13th incarnation of the infamous Time Lord was joined by her three time-travelling companions, Graham (played by Bradley Walsh), Yasmin (Mandip Gill) and Ryan (Tosin Cole). But how does the Doctor come across the trio? At the end of 2017 Christmas special, where Peter Capaldi’s 12th Doctor regenerated, the Time Lord was seen falling through the sky as the TARDIS blew up in front of her eyes. Speaking about taking on the iconic role on the panel at the comic-con event, Jodie Whittaker said: “As far as I think I’m doing, I feel like this Doctor requires a lot of energy.” “The Doctor is a pillar of hope, striving for brightness and inclusion,” she continued. As well as casting a female to play the iconic role, the Doctor has been given a fresh new look, with the Time Lord donning a simple navy t-shirt, with blue trousers held up by braces.

Doctor Who season 11 spoilers: Jodie Whittaker joined by Tosin Cole, Mandip Gill and Bradley Walsh

Doctor Who season 11: Jodie Whittaker gets a fresh new look as the Doctor

We’re really going back to 1963 - that’s the format of the show Chris Chibnall speaking to Digital Spy