Search results
1 day ago · Beginning with the debut of Peter Davison as the Fifth Doctor in Castrovalva (1982), the character was credited as "The Doctor", which he had always been called in-universe since the tenure of William Hartnell.
2 days ago · Among the most sought-after single lost episode is Episode 4 of the final William Hartnell serial, The Tenth Planet, which ends with the First Doctor's regeneration into the Second. The only portion of the episode still in existence, bar a few poor-quality silent 8mm clips, is the final 27 seconds, comprising the regeneration itself and a few ...
6 days ago · The original Doctor was played by William Hartnell until 1966, when the show revealed that Time Lords had the ability to regenerate themselves when near death. Their reincarnated forms appeared as different people, although they retained the same memories and skills.
Jun 5, 2024 · One of Doctor Who's four original cast members, William Russell, has died aged 99. His death was confirmed and announced on Tuesday by the Guardian newspaper. Russell played schoolteacher Ian...
Jun 18, 2024 · First Doctor: William Hartnell (November 1963 – October 1966) BBC / Doctor Who. The actor who first introduced the protagonist of Doctor Who to the world back in 1963 was William Hartnell.
Jun 12, 2024 · William Hartnell played the First Doctor, and his no-nonsense personality and dry wit made him different from the regenerations that came after. Unlike other Doctors, Hartnell's iteration was strikingly stern toward humans, albeit able to exude a warmer side when required.
6 days ago · Why wasn't the Fourth Doctor in the 5 Doctors? Richard Hurndall portrayed the First Doctor, as the character's original actor, William Hartnell, had died since his last appearance on the show ten years previously. Since Tom Baker decided not to appear in the special, footage from the unfinished serial Shada was used to portray the Fourth Doctor ...
Jun 7, 2024 · The surprise Doctor nestled between William Hartnell and Tom Baker bears an undeniably strong resemblance to Richard E. Grant. The Withnail & I and Saltburn star previously portrayed Walter Simeon before becoming the face of the Great Intelligence in Matt Smith's era, but also brought the Doctor themselves to life on two separate occasions.
Jun 4, 2024 · Doctor Who legend William Russell has died aged 99. An adventure hero since the 1950s and one of the original Doctor Who cast in 1963, he had a long and varied career, captured in Radio Times ...
Jun 4, 2024 · Multiple media outlets have reported that William passed away earlier this week at the age of 99, drawing tributes from Doctor Who fans all over the world.
