Doctor Who: The Hartnell Years

Doctor Who: The Hartnell Years

1991 · 88 min · ★ 9.0 · Documentary, Science Fiction

Documentary about the era of the first doctor, William Hartnell. It includes the pilot version of An Unearthly Child that was never broadcast. Hosted by Sylvester McCoy

Directed by Keith Barnfather · Written by John Nathan-Turner

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