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An Unearthly Child: The Forest of Fear

Doctor Who (1963–1996)Season 1

The Doctor and crew leave the TARDIS to explore their new surroundings, but are soon captured, thrown in a cave and threatened with death. They only have the secret of fire to bargain with.

24 minutes

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Thu 21 Nov 201323:20
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
KalJeremy Young
ZaDerek Newark
Old MotherEileen Way

Broadcasts

  • Sat 7 Dec 196317:15
    BBC Television Service
  • Wed 4 Nov 198117:40
    BBC Two
  • Thu 21 Nov 201323:20
    BBC Four

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