Doctor Who

Doctor Who is a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC. The programme depicts the adventures of a mysterious alien time-traveller known as "the Doctor" who travels in his space and time-ship, the TARDIS, which normally appears from the exterior to be a blue 1950s police box. With his companions, he explores time and space, solving problems, facing a variety of foes and righting wrongs. The programme is listed in Guinness... more

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Air date of first episode:

  • Nov 23, 1963

Air date of final episode:

  • Dec 25, 2007

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Number of episodes:

  • 738

Also known as:

  • Dr. Who,
  • Dr Who

TV Program

Program creator

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Donald Wilson

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