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today is the 45th anniversary of Doctor Who! Very cool.

45 years of ten Doctors, dozens of companions, hundreds of aliens, thousands of cardboard sets… and one awesome TARDIS.

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THE GENESIS OF DOCTOR WHO | The Creation of a Television Hero

Here, we tell the story of the creation of 'Doctor Who' from the very beginning, starting with a report on the possibility of making science fiction for television and leading up to the moment a new drama series is announced in the pages of 'Radio Times'.

Document - A report on the BBC's plans for potential new science fiction drama serials.

Science Fiction - BBC Report

WRITTEN 1962
1 DOCUMENT

A report into whether the BBC should make science fiction drama.

go to Science Fiction - First Report.
Document - A report from the BBC Written Archives exploring the possibility of making a science fiction BBC drama.

Concept Notes for New SF Drama

WRITTEN 1963
1 DOCUMENT

A summary of ideas for a new science fiction BBC TV series.

go to Science Fiction TV Series Concept Notes.
Document - A clipping from a listings page in an old 'Radio Times'.

'Radio Times' article, 23 November, 1963

WRITTEN 1963
2 DOCUMENTS

A preview of the first 'Doctor Who' episode, 'An Unearthly Child'.

go to 'Radio Times' article, 23 November, 1963
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