ABC iview announced that
Doctor Who Series 9 will be fast-tracked direct from the UK, with the first episode,
The Magician's Apprentice, premiering on
iview on Sunday 20 September at 5.30am (AEST). The story will air later that day on ABC at 7.40pm.
New Zealand television channel
Prime announced that
Doctor Who Series 9 will also start on Sunday September 20, but at 7.30pm. This will be the regular slot for the series.