The tenth series of the British science fiction television programme Doctor Who premiered on 15 April 2017 and concluded on 1 July 2017, and consisted of twelve episodes, after it was announced in July 2015 that BBC Worldwide had invested in a tenth series of the programme in its annual review. The series is led by head writer and executive producer Steven Moffat, alongside executive producer Brian Minchin. It is the third and final series overseen by the two as executive producers, as well as Moffat 's sixth and final series as head writer. This series is the tenth to air following the programme 's revival in 2005, and is the thirty - sixth season overall.
how many episodes will be in season 10 of doctor who
twelve