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Original Doctor Who star ponders ’emotional’ return

Original Doctor Who star ponders ’emotional’ return

The last surviving cast member from the very first Doctor Who series said she would like to return to the show as the 60th anniversary of her final appearance approaches. Carole Ann Ford, from Ilford, played Susan, granddaughter of the Doctor played by William Hartnell when the BBC show started in 1963. The character has been frequently mentioned in the recent series with Ncuti Gatwa. During an appearance at Luton Comic Con, the actress said she wanted to return although…

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William Russell is a Record Breaker!

William Russell is a Record Breaker!

Whether you are a long-time fan of the sci-fi BBC series Dr Who or if you joined with more recent Doctors, you might remember Ian Chesterton. Science teacher and companion of the First Doctor (then portrayed by William Hartnell), Chesterton was part of the original cast and appeared for a total of 77 episodes. It’s with this role that the British actor William Russell not only made sci-fi TV history, but also broke a Guinness World Records title with his reappearance in…

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Carole Ann Ford stars in new Doctor Who spin-off, Susan’s War

Carole Ann Ford stars in new Doctor Who spin-off, Susan’s War

Carole Ann Ford reprises the role she first created for television way back in 1963 in Susan’s War, a four-part full-cast audio drama due for release in April 2020. Gallifrey needs every Time Lord to fight the Time War. A summons has been issued across the universe to its prodigals. Whatever their skills, the war effort can use them.  Susan’s call-up papers have arrived, and, unlike her grandfather, she is willing to join her people’s battle and finally return home.  Because Susan knows the…

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