Doctor Who Episode Runtime Comparison (Minutes)
Compare Doctor Who episode runtimes from 25 min classic parts to 90 min Power of the Doctor. BBC guide listings with eras, specials. See full table now.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Part 25 min. Shortest row here. | 25 minutes | Classic series standard part | epguides Doctor Who 1963: Run time 25/45 min |
| Rose 45 min. Revival standard. | 45 minutes | Series 1 Episode 1, 2005 | BBC Doctor Who 2005 Series 1: Rose 45 min listing |
| Legend of the Sea Devils 50 min. Ten over Rose. | 50 minutes | Series 10 finale special length | BBC Doctor Who Series 13 specials: Sea Devils 50 min listing |
| Twice Upon a Time 60 min. Fifteen over Rose. | 60 minutes | 2017 Christmas special | BBC Doctor Who 2017 Christmas: Twice Upon a Time 60 min |
| Eve of the Daleks 60 min. Ties Twice. | 60 minutes | 2022 New Year special | BBC Doctor Who 2022 specials: Eve of the Daleks 60 min |
| The Star Beast 60 min. Ties Eve. | 60 minutes | 2023 60th special one | BBC Doctor Who 2023 specials: Star Beast 60 min |
| The Giggle 60 min. Ties Star Beast. | 60 minutes | 2023 60th special three | BBC Doctor Who 2023 specials: Giggle 60 min |
| The End of Time Part Two 73 min. Thirteen over hour. | 73 minutes | 2009 to 2010 finale | BBC Doctor Who 2009 specials: End of Time Part Two 73 min |
| The Day of the Doctor 77 min. Four over End of Time. | 77 minutes | 2013 50th anniversary | BBC Doctor Who 2013 specials: Day of the Doctor 77 min |
| The Power of the Doctor 90 min. Longest row here. | 90 minutes | 2022 centenary special | BBC Doctor Who 2022: Power of the Doctor 90 min |
About this converter
Doctor Who episodes run 25 to 90 minutes across eras. Classic parts run 25, Rose runs 45, The End of Time Part Two runs 73, The Day of the Doctor runs 77, Twice Upon a Time runs 60, Eve of the Daleks runs 60, Legend of the Sea Devils runs 50, The Power of the Doctor runs 90, The Star Beast runs 60 and The Giggle runs 60. That makes the Power of the Doctor over three times a classic part. Every figure here is the BBC listed runtime.
How to use it
Pick two episodes and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. Try 1 Power of the Doctor against Rose to see the forty five minute gap.
Rows pin BBC episode guide runtimes and epguides 25 and 45 minute standards. Classic 1963 to 1989 parts list 25, revival 2005 onward lists 45 as standard. Specials run long and stay flagged as such. Streaming listings may add credits and stay out so broadcast runtimes compare directly. Omnibus edits join parts and run longer. Single episode rows pin this table. BBC iPlayer lists match.
FAQ
What is the standard runtime?
Classic parts at 25 and revival at 45. Specials run 60 to 90.
What is longest here?
The Power of the Doctor at 90 minutes in 2022.
Do these include credits?
No. This table uses broadcast runtimes. Streaming may add credits.
What is the gap between Rose and Power?
Rose at 45. The gap is 45 minutes, exactly double.
Sources
- BBC Doctor Who episode guides 2005 to 2023: Rose 45, Sea Devils 50, Eve 60
- BBC specials: Twice 60, End of Time 73, Day 77, Power 90 listings
- epguides Doctor Who 1963: 25/45 min run time standard
Last verified: 2026-10-06 · 10 entries
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