Dr Who: The Hartnell Years
BBCV 4608
Released on BBC Video.
Small Box - Retail Tape
"We are not of this race. We are not of this Earth. We are wanderers in the fourth dimension of space and time."
On 23rd November 1963 Gallifrey's most famous time traveller, the Doctor, began his wanderings in his first incarnation - William Hartnell - the anti-hero with a heart of gold. So began the Hartnell years - 1963- 1966.
28 years later, the Doctor's seventh incarnation, Slyvestor McCoy, takes us back through time, through previousy untransmitted or rare episodes.
For the first time....
AN UNEARTHLY CHILD:
Filmed on the 27th September 1963, the original untransmitted pilot episode.
How it really begun...
Plus: 'The Wheel of Fortune'
(Episode 3 of THE CRUSADE)
'The Final Test'
(Final episode of THE CELESTRIAL TOYMAKER)
Originally transmitted in 1965 & 1966, these rare episodes are all that remain of two classic adventures.