June 12 (UPI) -- The BBC has announced plans to air an animated Doctor Who series for pre-schoolers.
"Everyone is welcome at CBeebies, including the Doctor! This much-loved franchise entertains millions around the world, so it is only right that our younger audience get to experience the wonder and the magic of the Doctor in a brand new format," Patricia Hidalgo, director of children's and education programming at the BBC, said in a press release on Thursday.
"This is an extremely exciting opportunity, and we are looking forward to welcoming companies to pitch for this new project, as we continue our commitment and investment in the UK's animation industry."
The series will run independently from the live-action show.
The BBC is expanding the Whoniverse with plans for a brand new pre-school animation series which will see the Doctor's adventures come to CBeebies for the first time ever!
