On Nov. 23, 1963, BBC One invited audiences to join an ancient time traveler and his companions on an adventure in space and time. "An Unearthly Child," the story of a mysterious schoolgirl, her ...

William Hartnell had been known for playing military roles before joining Doctor Who as the titular Time Lord, and he brought some of this regimental and disciplined personality to the role. His first ...

Susan was a teenager when she fled Gallifrey with The Doctor (William Hartnell) before the series even premiered in 1963. They settled in 1963 London, where The Doctor parked the TARDIS in a South ...

Doctor Who recently returned for its 14th season for the revival series that began in 2005. However, the legacy of the show extends back to 1963, when it debuted on British television and ran for 27 ...