Acting
Peter Purves
Born February 10, 1939 · Lancashire, England, UK (age 87)
Peter John Purves (born 10 February 1939) is an English television presenter and actor. He played Steven Taylor in Doctor Who under the First Doctor, a role he continued to play in audio dramas for Big Finish Productions. He later became a presenter on the BBC children's programme Blue Peter for eleven years. He has continued to make regular television appearances, including coverage of the Crufts…
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Doctor Who: Resurrection of the Daleks · 1984Doctor Who: Resurrection of the Daleks
★ 7.91984
MovieScience FictionDrama
Captured in a time corridor, the Doctor and his companions are forced to land on 20th century Earth, diverted by the Doctor's oldest enemy - the Daleks. It is here the true purpose of the time corridor becomes apparent: after ninety years of imprisonment, Davros, the ruthless creator of the Daleks, is to be liberated to assist in the resurrection of his army. Not even the Daleks foresee the poisonous threat of their creator. Indeed, who would suspect Davros of wanting to destroy his own Daleks - and why? Only the Doctor knows the truth. Will he descend to Davros' level of evil to stop him?
Robbie · 1979Robbie
★ 6.01979
MovieHorror
Young Robbie, a keen footballer and a railway enthusiast, is persuaded by his big brother to go through a hole in a railway fence on to the track for some reason. His laces become caught on the tracks and he has an accident so serious that he will never play football again. A film for showing to eight to eleven-year old children and their parents, which points out the folly of breaking railway fences and trespassing on the line, and illustrates the immediate dangers. Part of BFI collection "The Age of the Train".
Doctor Who: The Chase · 1965Doctor Who: The Chase
★ 6.51965
MovieScience FictionDrama
The Doctor and his companions are pursued through time and space by the Daleks on the desert planet Aridius and beyond.
The Ties That Bind Us · 2008The Ties That Bind Us
2008
MovieDocumentaryScience Fiction
A look at the subtle (and not so subtle!) links to the show's past and future contained within the story of The Five Doctors.
Doctor Who: The Daleks' Master Plan · 1965Doctor Who: The Daleks' Master Plan
★ 7.91965
MovieScience FictionDrama
In the year 4000, the Daleks conspire to conquer the Solar System. Their scheme involves treachery at the highest levels and a weapon capable of destroying the very fabric of time. Only the Doctor and his friends can prevent catastrophe — and there is no guarantee they will escape with their lives...
Doctor Who: The Time Meddler · 1965Doctor Who: The Time Meddler
★ 7.31965
MovieScience FictionAction
In England, 1066, the Doctor confronts a mysterious Monk who is attempting to change history.
Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve · 1966Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve
★ 7.21966
MovieHistoryAction
The TARDIS materialises in Paris in the year 1572 and the Doctor decides to visit the famous apothecary Charles Preslin. Steven, meanwhile, is befriended by a group of Huguenots from the household of the Protestant Admiral de Coligny. Having rescued a young serving girl, Anne Chaplet, from some pursuing guards, the Huguenots gain their first inkling of a heinous plan being hatched at the command of the Catholic Queen Mother, Catherine de Medici.
Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker · 2024Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker
★ 8.02024
MovieScience FictionDrama
While the Doctor plays the Trilogic Game, Steven and Dodo are forced to play seemingly childish but ultimately dangerous games with the aim of being reunited and getting back to the Tardis. This brand new animated version has been created using the original audio recordings.
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Doctor Who: The Chase · 1965Doctor Who: The Chase
★ 6.51965
MovieScience FictionDrama
The Doctor and his companions are pursued through time and space by the Daleks on the desert planet Aridius and beyond.
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