As we mentioned here, the much-anticipated first episode of Doctor Who starring Peter Capaldi, will be directed by Ben Wheatley (Sightseers and A Field in England) and features Tony Way.

It’s now been announced that the feature-length episode will be shown in cinemas around the World, so many overseas viewers will be able to experience the first episode alongside BBC watchers on August 23rd.

We don’t have a list of cinemas where the screening will take place, but check here for the latest news.

The episode: Deep Breath also stars Jenna Coleman as  Clara Oswald (of course) and sees the welcome return of The Doctor’s old friends the Paternoster Gang – Madame Vastra (Neve McIntosh), Jenny Flint (Catrin Stewart) and Strax (Dan Starkey) in an adventure through Victorian London.

The latest teaser trailer for the series is shown below.