BBC America which used to air the episodes of Doctor Who on the same day as UK have decided to delay the broadcast of episodes 6 and 7 because next weekend is Memorial Day in the US. Since the network expects low viewership over the weekend, they have decided to broadcast episode 6 ‘The Almost People’ on June 4 and episode 7 ‘A Good Man Goes to War’ on June 11.

After that the series will take a break and return in September with the remaining episodes.

The network has decided not to waste new episodes as many people will be engaged in outdoor activities. BBC America has planned a mini-marathon of the ongoing season’s episodes for May 28. The viewership of the series was benefited because of the same day broadcasting schedule as the American viewers did not have to read spoilers and reviews on the internet. The show has won the ‘Most Popular Drama’ at the National Television Awards for 5 consecutive years from 2005 to 2010.

About the Show

Doctor Who is a science fiction series that tells the adventures of a mysterious alien called Doctor who can travel through time and space in his time machine. The show was cancelled in 1989 and relaunched in 2005. The lead role has been played by 11 different actors and the transition from one actor to another is written in the plot as regeneration where the character takes on a new body. Currently, Matt Smith portrays the role of the Doctor. The series is the most successful and longest running sci-fi show in the world.