Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child

Series 1, episode 1

Directed by
Waris Hussein

Originally Aired On: Saturday, 23 November 1963

William Hartnell stars as the first incarnation of Britain's greatest superhero in his very first story, from 1963. Teachers Ian and Barbara are concerned about the strange behaviour of Susan, one of their pupils, and decide to follow her home to meet her mysterious grandfather. They find themselves kidnapped and taken back in time to the age of the cavemen!

Cast

Image for William HartnellWilliam Hartnell...Dr. Who
William Russell...Ian Chesterton
Jacqueline Hill...Barbara Wright
Carole Ann Ford...Susan Foreman
Leslie Bates...Shadow
Francesca Bertorelli...Schoolgirl
Reg Cranfield...Policeman
Heather Lyons...Schoolgirl
Mavis Ranson...Schoolgirl
Bryan Thomas...Schoolboy