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Hugh David was the first actor lined up for the role of Doctor Who. But when Verity Lambert was appointed producer of the series, she felt that he was too young to play the old man she envisaged. He still made his mark on the series as director of two Patrick Troughton stories, 'The Highlanders' and 'Fury from the Deep'.
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Letter to 'Radio Times' about William Hartnell.
A viewer sends in a letter of support for 'Doctor Who' actor William Hartnell.
'Radio Times', 5-11 November 1966
Patrick Troughton's first appearance as 'Doctor Who' overshadowed by the Daleks.
'Radio Times' Letters Page, 24 November 1966
The 'Radio Times' letters page receives a mixed reception to the new Doctor Who.
Audience Research Report: 'The Power of the Daleks'
Patrick Troughton's first adventure as the Doctor gets a cautious response from viewers.
'Radio Times', 15 December 1966
Promoting the new Doctor Who and 'The Highlanders'.
The New Characters for 'Doctor Who', 1971
A memo outlines fresh companions and a new enemy for Doctor Who.
'Radio Times' Presents the Third Doctor Who
Jon Pertwee's Doctor Who graces the front cover of 'Radio Times'.
'Radio Times' on 'Two Edwardian Chassis'
'Doctor Who' star Jon Pertwee shows off his new car.
Audience Research Report: 'Spearhead from Space'
Viewers share their thoughts on Jon Pertwee's first 'Doctor Who' story.
Audience Research Report: 'Robot'
Viewers review Tom Baker's debut as the Doctor.
'Radio Times' introduces the Fifth Doctor
Introducing Peter Davison as the next Doctor Who.
'Radio Times' Letters Page, 30 January 1982
A new timeslot for 'Doctor Who' isn't popular.
Audience Research Report on 'Doctor Who' for 1982
Viewers appraise Peter Davison's first year as the Doctor.
'Radio Times' Back Page, 23 March 1984
A dream come true for Doctor Who Number Six.
Audience Response Report on 'Doctor Who' in 1984
Audiences review Peter Davison's final year as the Doctor and Colin Baker's debut.
Radio Times, 5 September 1987
'Doctor Who' takes over the back page of 'Radio Times'.
Audience Reaction Report for 'Doctor Who' for 1987.
Sylvester McCoy faces harsh criticism from the viewers.
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