Doctor Who

Doctor Who (1963-1996)

EndedScripted showAction, Adventure, Science-Fiction

Doctor Who is the longest-running science fiction TV series in history, airing initially from 1963 to 1989. Doctor Who is about ideas. It pioneered sophisticated mixed-level storytelling. Its format was the key to its longevity: the Doctor, a mysterious traveller in space and time, travels in his ship, the TARDIS. The TARDIS can take him and his companions anywhere in time and space. Inevitably he finds evil at work wherever he goes..

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S26E14Survival, Part ThreeDec 6, 1989
S26E13Survival, Part TwoNov 29, 1989
S26E12Survival, Part OneNov 22, 1989
S26E11The Curse of Fenric, Part FourNov 15, 1989
S26E10The Curse of Fenric, Part ThreeNov 8, 1989
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'Doctor Who' from the year 1963 premiere?

Doctor Who premiered on November 23, 1963.

Who were the original actors to portray the Doctor and his companions in the first episode?

The first episode of Doctor Who featured William Hartnell as the Doctor, and Carole Ann Ford and Jacqueline Hill as his companions.

What was the title of the first episode of Doctor Who?

The first episode of Doctor Who was titled "An Unearthly Child."

Who were the creators of Doctor Who?

Doctor Who was created by Sydney Newman, C. E. Webber, and Donald Wilson.

What was the Doctor's iconic time-traveling machine called?

The Doctor's time-traveling machine was called the TARDIS, which stands for Time and Relative Dimension in Space.

Who was the Doctor's arch-nemesis introduced in the first season?

The Doctor's arch-nemesis, the Daleks, were introduced in the first season of Doctor Who.

How many episodes were there in the first season of Doctor Who?

The first season of Doctor Who consisted of 42 episodes.

Which episode from the first season introduced the concept of regeneration?

The concept of regeneration was introduced in the episode titled "The Tenth Planet."

Who was the first actor to portray the Doctor after William Hartnell?

Patrick Troughton was the first actor to portray the Doctor after William Hartnell.

What was the Doctor's catchphrase during the first season?

The Doctor's catchphrase during the first season was "Hmm? What's that?"

Which episode from the first season featured the Doctor's granddaughter?

The episode titled "The Sensorites" featured the Doctor's granddaughter, Susan Foreman.

What was the Doctor's preferred method of resolving conflicts?

The Doctor preferred to use his intelligence and wit to resolve conflicts rather than resorting to violence.

Which episode from the first season introduced the Time Lords?

The episode titled "The War Games" introduced the Time Lords, the Doctor's own people.

Who was the main producer of Doctor Who during the first season?

Verity Lambert was the main producer of Doctor Who during the first season.

What was the Doctor's signature accessory during the first season?

The Doctor wore a long, flowing cape as his signature accessory during the first season.

Which episode from the first season took place in a haunted house?

The episode titled "The House of Secrets" took place in a haunted house.

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  • Доктор Кто (Russian Federation)

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