A Brief History

Commissioned to fill gap in BBC1’s Saturday

Teatime schedule.

First episode transmitted 23 November 1963.

Transmission of first episode delayed due to

news coverage of JFK’s assassination.

The Daleks appeared in the 5th week and the

programmes popularity soared.

PLAYED BY William Hartnell

Stayed for three series(1963-1966)

Guest actors included: Peter Purves

Brian Cant

Michael Gough

Enemies included: Daleks

Cyberman

Zarbi

played by Patrick Troughton

Stayed for 3 series(1966-1969)

Guest actors included: Hannah Gordon

Pauline Collins

Windsor Davies

Enemies included: Yeti

Ice Warriors

Macra