![]() "William Hartnell: The Original" (5 minutes, TV special 2013)ġ. "The Making of 'An Adventure in Space and Time'" (10 minutes)ģ. "An Adventure in Space and Time" (85 minutes)Ģ. Also includes the very first Doctor Who adventure, An Unearthly Child.ġ. Both of them were to find unlikely hope and unexpected challenges in the form of a Saturday afternoon drama, time travel and monsters! Allied with a brilliant creative team, they went on to introduce the world to the longest running science fiction series ever, currently in its 50th year and counting. Wannabe producer Verity Lambert (Jessica Raine, Call the Midwife) was frustrated by the TV industry's glass ceiling. Actor William Hartnell (David Bradley, Filch from the Harry Potter films, Game of Thrones) felt trapped by a succession of tough-guy roles. Doctor Who returns on March 30 as part of BBC AMERICA’s Supernatural Saturday programming block, alongside world premieres of new original series The Nerdist and Orphan Black.Travel back in time to witness the dramatic birth of Doctor Who. ![]() The drama is produced by Matt Strevens ( Misfits, Skins) and directed by Terry McDonough ( Breaking Bad, The Street).ĭoctor Who recently delivered record ratings for BBC AMERICA when the Christmas Day special Doctor Who: The Snowmen became the channel’s best ever telecast in demo, delivering 2.4 million total viewers and 1.3 million A25-54 in Live+7, rounding out a year of success. Filming begins at the beginning of February at BBC’s Television Centre in London before moving to Wimbledon Studios. I’m so looking forward to getting started.”Īn Adventure in Space and Time is a co-production between BBC Cymru Wales and BBC AMERICA. William Hartnell was one of the finest character actors of our time and as a fan I want to make sure that I do him justice. When he asked if I would be interested, I almost bit his hand off! Mark has written such a wonderful script not only about the birth of a cultural phenomenon, but a moment in television’s history. I first heard about this role from Mark while watching the Diamond Jubilee flotilla from the roof of the National Theatre. ![]() Mark and the talented team behind the project are sure to create a special that will delight audiences while commemorating this incredible series’ 50 th anniversary.”Ĭommenting on his upcoming role, David Bradley said, “I’m absolutely thrilled. Richard De Croce, SVP Programming, BBC AMERICA added: “We’re excited to work with BBC Cymru Wales on this co-production, allowing us to bring An Adventure in Space and Time to Doctor Who fans on both sides of the pond. We have a terrific team who can’t wait to tell the fascinating and surprising story of how the Doctor began his journey through Space and Time.” Mark Gatiss, writer and executive producer said: “What a cast! I’m utterly delighted that everyone’s favorite Time Lord will be in such brilliant and stellar company. The BBC’s Head of Drama Sydney Newman, credited with the creation of the show, will be portrayed by Brian Cox ( The Bourne Supremacy, Bourne Identity) and the producer, Verity Lambert, by Jessica Raine ( Call the Midwife). The director of the first ever episode An Unearthly Child, Waris Hussein, will be played by Sacha Dhawan ( History Boys, Last Tango In Halifax). The drama will premiere later this year on BBC AMERICA. An Adventure in Space and Time (1×90) is a co-production between BBC Cymru Wales and BBC AMERICA. An Adventure in Space and Time will tell the story of the genesis of Doctor Who – which first aired on Novem– and the many personalities involved.Īnnounced today,David Bradley ( Harry Potter) is set to play the first ever Doctor, the iconic William Hartnell, in the drama written by Mark Gatiss ( Sherlock, Doctor Who), who will also serve as executive producer alongside Steven Moffat ( Doctor Who, Sherlock) and Caroline Skinner ( Doctor Who, The Fades). New York, NY – BBC AMERICA will co-produce and premiere An Adventure in Space and Time as part of the channel’s celebrations to mark the 50 th anniversary of Doctor Who.
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