#williamhartnell — Public Fediverse posts
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"My flabber has never been so gasted."
— Peter Purves
#DoctorWho #WilliamHartnell #DalekMasterPlanhttps://www.tumblr.com/teledyn/811100480322273280?source=share
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Lost #DoctorWho episodes found in 'eclectic' collection
Isaac Ashe and Simon Ward, March 12, 2026
Excerpt: "A cardboard box found in a collector's 'ramshackle' collection of vintage films contained two episodes of Doctor Who that have not been viewed since airing in the 1960s.
"The episodes feature the first incarnation of the Doctor, played by #WilliamHartnell, tackling a #Dalek plan to take over Earth, the solar system and the galaxy in a storyline only ever shown in the UK.
"#PeterPurves, who played the Doctor's assistant Steven Taylor, was invited to the Phoenix Cinema in Leicester on Wednesday under false pretenses to view the two episodes, and he said: 'My flabber has never been so gasted.'
"Restored versions of the episodes will be released on BBC iPlayer this Easter."
Read more:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g7kwq1k11oArchived version:
https://archive.ph/nFWOb -
Lost #DoctorWho episodes found in 'eclectic' collection
Isaac Ashe and Simon Ward, March 12, 2026
Excerpt: "A cardboard box found in a collector's 'ramshackle' collection of vintage films contained two episodes of Doctor Who that have not been viewed since airing in the 1960s.
"The episodes feature the first incarnation of the Doctor, played by #WilliamHartnell, tackling a #Dalek plan to take over Earth, the solar system and the galaxy in a storyline only ever shown in the UK.
"#PeterPurves, who played the Doctor's assistant Steven Taylor, was invited to the Phoenix Cinema in Leicester on Wednesday under false pretenses to view the two episodes, and he said: 'My flabber has never been so gasted.'
"Restored versions of the episodes will be released on BBC iPlayer this Easter."
Read more:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g7kwq1k11oArchived version:
https://archive.ph/nFWOb -
Lost #DoctorWho episodes found in 'eclectic' collection
Isaac Ashe and Simon Ward, March 12, 2026
Excerpt: "A cardboard box found in a collector's 'ramshackle' collection of vintage films contained two episodes of Doctor Who that have not been viewed since airing in the 1960s.
"The episodes feature the first incarnation of the Doctor, played by #WilliamHartnell, tackling a #Dalek plan to take over Earth, the solar system and the galaxy in a storyline only ever shown in the UK.
"#PeterPurves, who played the Doctor's assistant Steven Taylor, was invited to the Phoenix Cinema in Leicester on Wednesday under false pretenses to view the two episodes, and he said: 'My flabber has never been so gasted.'
"Restored versions of the episodes will be released on BBC iPlayer this Easter."
Read more:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g7kwq1k11oArchived version:
https://archive.ph/nFWOb -
Lost #DoctorWho episodes found in 'eclectic' collection
Isaac Ashe and Simon Ward, March 12, 2026
Excerpt: "A cardboard box found in a collector's 'ramshackle' collection of vintage films contained two episodes of Doctor Who that have not been viewed since airing in the 1960s.
"The episodes feature the first incarnation of the Doctor, played by #WilliamHartnell, tackling a #Dalek plan to take over Earth, the solar system and the galaxy in a storyline only ever shown in the UK.
"#PeterPurves, who played the Doctor's assistant Steven Taylor, was invited to the Phoenix Cinema in Leicester on Wednesday under false pretenses to view the two episodes, and he said: 'My flabber has never been so gasted.'
"Restored versions of the episodes will be released on BBC iPlayer this Easter."
Read more:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g7kwq1k11oArchived version:
https://archive.ph/nFWOb -
Lost #DoctorWho episodes found in 'eclectic' collection
Isaac Ashe and Simon Ward, March 12, 2026
Excerpt: "A cardboard box found in a collector's 'ramshackle' collection of vintage films contained two episodes of Doctor Who that have not been viewed since airing in the 1960s.
"The episodes feature the first incarnation of the Doctor, played by #WilliamHartnell, tackling a #Dalek plan to take over Earth, the solar system and the galaxy in a storyline only ever shown in the UK.
"#PeterPurves, who played the Doctor's assistant Steven Taylor, was invited to the Phoenix Cinema in Leicester on Wednesday under false pretenses to view the two episodes, and he said: 'My flabber has never been so gasted.'
"Restored versions of the episodes will be released on BBC iPlayer this Easter."
Read more:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g7kwq1k11oArchived version:
https://archive.ph/nFWOb -
I went to bed last night smiling at the news that two lost episodes of Doctor Who have been found. This morning I even peeked in on a Doctor Who forum. It really is heartwarming to see fans born in the 21st century getting excited about black-and-white episodes from the 1960s starring Big Billy Hartnell. As we older fans approach the finishing line, it's good to know the torch has been passed.
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RE: https://mastodon.social/@RadioFreeSkaro/116220366470406298
A nice quick news bulletin from Radio Free Skaro on the Doctor Who missing episodes find #DoctorWho #missingepisodes #daleks #williamhartnell #filmisfabulous #radiofreeskaro
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RE: https://mastodon.social/@RadioFreeSkaro/116220366470406298
A nice quick news bulletin from Radio Free Skaro on the Doctor Who missing episodes find #DoctorWho #missingepisodes #daleks #williamhartnell #filmisfabulous #radiofreeskaro
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RE: https://mastodon.social/@RadioFreeSkaro/116220366470406298
A nice quick news bulletin from Radio Free Skaro on the Doctor Who missing episodes find #DoctorWho #missingepisodes #daleks #williamhartnell #filmisfabulous #radiofreeskaro
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RE: https://mastodon.social/@RadioFreeSkaro/116220366470406298
A nice quick news bulletin from Radio Free Skaro on the Doctor Who missing episodes find #DoctorWho #missingepisodes #daleks #williamhartnell #filmisfabulous #radiofreeskaro
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RE: https://mastodon.social/@RadioFreeSkaro/116220366470406298
A nice quick news bulletin from Radio Free Skaro on the Doctor Who missing episodes find #DoctorWho #missingepisodes #daleks #williamhartnell #filmisfabulous #radiofreeskaro
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So nice to wake up to Doctor Who missing episodes news. Most people have linked to the wonderful BBC News article, but here is the link to the Film Is Fabulous press release: https://filmisfabulous.org.uk/missing-doctor-who-recovered/ #filmisfabulous #DoctorWho #williamhartnell #missingepisodes #daleks
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So nice to wake up to Doctor Who missing episodes news. Most people have linked to the wonderful BBC News article, but here is the link to the Film Is Fabulous press release: https://filmisfabulous.org.uk/missing-doctor-who-recovered/ #filmisfabulous #DoctorWho #williamhartnell #missingepisodes #daleks
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So nice to wake up to Doctor Who missing episodes news. Most people have linked to the wonderful BBC News article, but here is the link to the Film Is Fabulous press release: https://filmisfabulous.org.uk/missing-doctor-who-recovered/ #filmisfabulous #DoctorWho #williamhartnell #missingepisodes #daleks
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So nice to wake up to Doctor Who missing episodes news. Most people have linked to the wonderful BBC News article, but here is the link to the Film Is Fabulous press release: https://filmisfabulous.org.uk/missing-doctor-who-recovered/ #filmisfabulous #DoctorWho #williamhartnell #missingepisodes #daleks
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So nice to wake up to Doctor Who missing episodes news. Most people have linked to the wonderful BBC News article, but here is the link to the Film Is Fabulous press release: https://filmisfabulous.org.uk/missing-doctor-who-recovered/ #filmisfabulous #DoctorWho #williamhartnell #missingepisodes #daleks
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I’m always excited when “new” Doctor Who drops.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g7kwq1k11o
#DoctorWho #ClassicWho #LostEpisodes #Daleks #DalekMasterPlan #WilliamHartnell
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I’m always excited when “new” Doctor Who drops.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g7kwq1k11o
#DoctorWho #ClassicWho #LostEpisodes #Daleks #DalekMasterPlan #WilliamHartnell
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I’m always excited when “new” Doctor Who drops.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g7kwq1k11o
#DoctorWho #ClassicWho #LostEpisodes #Daleks #DalekMasterPlan #WilliamHartnell
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I’m always excited when “new” Doctor Who drops.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g7kwq1k11o
#DoctorWho #ClassicWho #LostEpisodes #Daleks #DalekMasterPlan #WilliamHartnell
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I’m always excited when “new” Doctor Who drops.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g7kwq1k11o
#DoctorWho #ClassicWho #LostEpisodes #Daleks #DalekMasterPlan #WilliamHartnell
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The thing about the Time Meddler is it’s nearly impossible to see it with the surprise as it would have been on broadcast. Elizabeth Sandifer (Tardis Eruditorum) argues the story should be called The Saxons or at least The Watcher (first episode title).
While it’s a trope now, before this point historicals didn’t have sci-fi elements in them. Finding another time traveller was a true shock!
#ClassicWho #DoctorWho #1stDoctor #WilliamHartnell #Saxons #TimeMeddler #TheMonk
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I will admit that Time Meddler and Romans are my favorite first doctor stories.
#ClassicWho #DoctorWho #1stDoctor #WilliamHartnell #Romans #TimeMeddler #TheMonk
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One of the things I like about the early Doctor Who years is the evolution of the show and character.
The story of the first Doctor is the story of how a time traveling coward became a time traveling hero. It’s not until his final story that he becomes the Doctor we are familiar with today.
The story of the second Doctor is the story of how the mythology around that time traveling hero evolves and transforms him into a Time Lord.
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Because classic chaos is needed 😏
(Part One)
#DoctorWho #DoctorWhoPoll #ClassicEra #WilliamHartnell #PatrickTroughton #JonPertwee #TomBaker
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Because classic chaos is needed 😏
(Part One)
#DoctorWho #DoctorWhoPoll #ClassicEra #WilliamHartnell #PatrickTroughton #JonPertwee #TomBaker
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Because classic chaos is needed 😏
(Part One)
#DoctorWho #DoctorWhoPoll #ClassicEra #WilliamHartnell #PatrickTroughton #JonPertwee #TomBaker
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Because classic chaos is needed 😏
(Part One)
#DoctorWho #DoctorWhoPoll #ClassicEra #WilliamHartnell #PatrickTroughton #JonPertwee #TomBaker
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Because classic chaos is needed 😏
(Part One)
#DoctorWho #DoctorWhoPoll #ClassicEra #WilliamHartnell #PatrickTroughton #JonPertwee #TomBaker
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We have a fun new game that's started over at TARDIS Guide. Come and join us:
https://forum.tardis.guide/t/the-ranking-game-doctor-who-season-1/6471?u=deltaandthebannermen
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3rd February, 1966
Publicity photograph of Jackie Lane, William Hartnell and Peter Purves on the jungle set of 'The Ark,' at Ealing Film Studio.
#DoctorWho #WilliamHartnell #Telefantasy #RetroSciFi #PeterPurves
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3rd February, 1966
Publicity photograph of Jackie Lane, William Hartnell and Peter Purves on the jungle set of 'The Ark,' at Ealing Film Studio.
#DoctorWho #WilliamHartnell #Telefantasy #RetroSciFi #PeterPurves
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3rd February, 1966
Publicity photograph of Jackie Lane, William Hartnell and Peter Purves on the jungle set of 'The Ark,' at Ealing Film Studio.
#DoctorWho #WilliamHartnell #Telefantasy #RetroSciFi #PeterPurves
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3rd February, 1966
Publicity photograph of Jackie Lane, William Hartnell and Peter Purves on the jungle set of 'The Ark,' at Ealing Film Studio.
#DoctorWho #WilliamHartnell #Telefantasy #RetroSciFi #PeterPurves
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3rd February, 1966
Publicity photograph of Jackie Lane, William Hartnell and Peter Purves on the jungle set of 'The Ark,' at Ealing Film Studio.
#DoctorWho #WilliamHartnell #Telefantasy #RetroSciFi #PeterPurves
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9th January, 1966
William Hartnell, having just celebrated his 58th birthday the previous day, is transformed into the Doctor by Make up artist Sonia Markham.
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Happy New Year from Great Britain!
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Friday 10th December, 1965
Recording day for The Daleks' Master Plan, Episode 8, 'Volcano.'
#DoctorWho #WilliamHartnell #TARDIS #RetroSciFi #Telefantasy
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Not a favourite of mine, although I love the Cybermen look in this story. You can rate and review the story as well as find out some facts and figures over at TARDIS Guide:
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Not a favourite of mine, although I love the Cybermen look in this story. You can rate and review the story as well as find out some facts and figures over at TARDIS Guide:
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Not a favourite of mine, although I love the Cybermen look in this story. You can rate and review the story as well as find out some facts and figures over at TARDIS Guide:
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Not a favourite of mine, although I love the Cybermen look in this story. You can rate and review the story as well as find out some facts and figures over at TARDIS Guide:
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Not a favourite of mine, although I love the Cybermen look in this story. You can rate and review the story as well as find out some facts and figures over at TARDIS Guide:
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In the last week we watched #DoctorWhoSurvival - the very last serial and the end of the #ClassicEra. Over 10 years my wife and I have collected the entire series (from '63 to '89) on DVD and watched them religiously in chronological order. Finishing it was emotional!
And last night, we watched #DoctorWhoTheMovie - just to finally ice the cake and bid farewell 🫡
#DoctorWho #DrWho
#WilliamHartnell #PatrickTroughton
#JonPertwee #TomBaker
#PeterDavison #ColinBaker
#SylvesterMcCoy #PaulMcGann -
In the last week we watched #DoctorWhoSurvival - the very last serial and the end of the #ClassicEra. Over 10 years my wife and I have collected the entire series (from '63 to '89) on DVD and watched them religiously in chronological order. Finishing it was emotional!
And last night, we watched #DoctorWhoTheMovie - just to finally ice the cake and bid farewell 🫡
#DoctorWho #DrWho
#WilliamHartnell #PatrickTroughton
#JonPertwee #TomBaker
#PeterDavison #ColinBaker
#SylvesterMcCoy #PaulMcGann -
In the last week we watched #DoctorWhoSurvival - the very last serial and the end of the #ClassicEra. Over 10 years my wife and I have collected the entire series (from '63 to '89) on DVD and watched them religiously in chronological order. Finishing it was emotional!
And last night, we watched #DoctorWhoTheMovie - just to finally ice the cake and bid farewell 🫡
#DoctorWho #DrWho
#WilliamHartnell #PatrickTroughton
#JonPertwee #TomBaker
#PeterDavison #ColinBaker
#SylvesterMcCoy #PaulMcGann -
In the last week we watched #DoctorWhoSurvival - the very last serial and the end of the #ClassicEra. Over 10 years my wife and I have collected the entire series (from '63 to '89) on DVD and watched them religiously in chronological order. Finishing it was emotional!
And last night, we watched #DoctorWhoTheMovie - just to finally ice the cake and bid farewell 🫡
#DoctorWho #DrWho
#WilliamHartnell #PatrickTroughton
#JonPertwee #TomBaker
#PeterDavison #ColinBaker
#SylvesterMcCoy #PaulMcGann