The Genesis of Doctor Who | Creating a science fiction hero
The stars of the show join producer Verity Lambert (centre) to celebrate the sale of the first series to Canada.
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A report into whether the BBC should make science fiction drama.
A report into the kind of stories BBC science fiction dramas might handle.
CE Webber and Sydney Newman outline the format for the new 'Doctor Who' series.
A summary of ideas for a new science fiction BBC TV series.
A preview of the first 'Doctor Who' episode, 'An Unearthly Child'.
How 'Radio Times' recorded the first episode of 'Doctor Who' in the TV listings.
What the viewers thought of the first episode of 'Doctor Who'.

The people behind the scenes who brought us TV's greatest science fiction hero.
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