Series synopsis
Doctor Who: The Doctors Revisited is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC America on January 27, 2013. It ended on November 16, 2013. It stars William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker.
As the Doctor's newest companion, Clara Oswald, steps into the TARDIS, take a look back at previous companions that have won over The Doctor's hearts in Doctor Who: The Companions. Along the way, companions past and present talk about how the show has changed their lives, and how they've never quite managed to leave the TARDIS behind.
Premise
As the Doctor's newest companion, Clara Oswald, steps into the TARDIS, take a look back at previous companions that have won over The Doctor's hearts in Doctor Who: The Companions. Along the way, companions past and present talk about how the show has changed their lives, and how they've never quite managed to leave the TARDIS behind.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- William Hartnell as Self
- Patrick Troughton as Self
- Jon Pertwee as Self
- Tom Baker as Self
- Peter Davison as Self
- Sylvester McCoy as Self
- Colin Baker as Self
- Paul McGann as Self
Supporting cast
- Christopher Eccleston as Self
- David Tennant as Self
- Matt Smith as Self
Guest cast
- Alex Kingston as River Song (archive footage)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 11 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 11 | January 27, 2013 | November 16, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The First Doctor The Revisited team looks back at the adventures in time and space of the original Doctor Who, played by William Hartnell, with a first look at the TARDIS and the first appearance of the Daleks. Contributors include current show runner and lead writer, Stephen Moffat, tenth Doctor David Tennant, companion John Barrowman and executive producer Caroline Skinner. |
January 27, 2013 |
| 2 |
The Second Doctor In 1966, the Doctor Who production team decided to recast the show lead. The Revisited team looks back at the era of the new Doctor Who, played by Patrick Troughton, considering the impact of a new take on the character and the first appearance of the Cybermen. The regular contributors are joined by former companions Frazer Hines and Wendy Padbury. |
February 24, 2013 |
| 3 |
The Third Doctor A new decade, a new Doctor. And now in color! The Revisited team takes a nostalgic look back at the adventures of the third Doctor, played by Jon Pertwee, his role as scientific adviser to U.N.I.T., and the first appearance of the Master. Hugh Bonneville joins the regular contributors. |
March 31, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC America |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 27, 2013 |
| Last aired | November 16, 2013 |
| Runtime | 40 minutes |
| Status | ended |