THE CHANGING FACE OF DOCTOR WHO | How the BBC recast TV's Time Lord
In the 1950s, Richard Hearne was known on TV as the accident-prone Mr Pastry. In 1974, 'Doctor Who' producer Barry Letts considered Hearne for the role of the fourth Doctor - until it became clear that Hearne thought he was being asked to play the part as Mr Pastry. Instead, the role was given to Tom Baker.
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A viewer sends in a letter of support for 'Doctor Who' actor William Hartnell.
Patrick Troughton's first appearance as 'Doctor Who' overshadowed by the Daleks.
The 'Radio Times' letters page receives a mixed reception to the new Doctor Who.
Patrick Troughton's first adventure as the Doctor gets a cautious response from viewers.
Promoting the new Doctor Who and 'The Highlanders'.
A memo outlines fresh companions and a new enemy for Doctor Who.
Jon Pertwee's Doctor Who graces the front cover of 'Radio Times'.
'Doctor Who' star Jon Pertwee shows off his new car.
Viewers share their thoughts on Jon Pertwee's first 'Doctor Who' story.
Viewers review Tom Baker's debut as the Doctor.
Introducing Peter Davison as the next Doctor Who.
A new timeslot for 'Doctor Who' isn't popular.
Viewers appraise Peter Davison's first year as the Doctor.
A dream come true for Doctor Who Number Six.
Audiences review Peter Davison's final year as the Doctor and Colin Baker's debut.
'Doctor Who' takes over the back page of 'Radio Times'.
Sylvester McCoy faces harsh criticism from the viewers.
Actors who were shortlisted to play the Doctor.