UPDATE: BBC Worldwide has confirmed the special is being shown around the world at the same time.

In a statement they said: “It’s always been our ambition to work with our broadcast partners so that international Doctor Who fans can enjoy the 50th-anniversary special at the same time as the UK. We’ll have more details soon about our very exciting global plans for November.”

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The 50th anniversary special is to be shown around the world at the same time, according to the Sun.

They claim this was an agreement made between broadcasters to avoid plot spoilers.

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