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An Unearthly Child: An Unearthly Child

Doctor Who (1963–1996)Season 1

After discussing their pupil Susan, two teachers follow her to a junkyard. They meet her grandfather, the Doctor, and force their way inside a police box.

After discussing a strange pupil, Susan Foreman, teachers Ian and Barbara follow her to a junkyard. They meet her grandfather, the Doctor, and force their way inside a police box with frightening results. Vintage sci fi taking us on adventures in time and space (with some outdated language and attitudes).

30 minutes

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Thu 21 Nov 201322:30
BBC Four

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Credits

The DoctorWilliam Hartnell
Ian ChestertonWilliam Russell
Barbara WrightJacqueline Hill
Susan ForemanCarole Ann Ford
DirectorWaris Hussein
ProducerVerity Lambert
WriterAnthony Coburn

Broadcasts

  • Sat 23 Nov 196317:15
    BBC Television Service
  • Sat 30 Nov 196317:05
    BBC Television Service
  • Mon 2 Nov 198117:40
    BBC Two
  • Thu 21 Nov 201322:30
    BBC Four

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