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Myth Makers 43: William Hartnell

As the very first Doctor, William Hartnell created the character that made Doctor Who a success. No other actor made such a lasting contribution to the programme or influenced it so greatly. In this special Myth Makers, Nicholas Briggs meets William’s friends, colleagues and family and explores the personality of this shy, complex and private man. With contributions from William Russell, Carole Ann Ford, Maureen O’Brien, Peter Purves, Verity Lambert, Michael Craze, Anneke Wills, Donald Tosh, Christopher Barry and a revealing interview with Jack Pitt, who was an extra in Doctor Who and shared William’s flat in London. Also featured is Jessica Carney, who has written a biography of the grandfather’s life titled Who’s There? This is not just a Myth Makers tribute… it’s almost a chance to meet the man himself.

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Release Date

June 2, 1999

Status

Released

Original Title

Myth Makers 43: William Hartnell

Runtime

58min

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Production Companies

Reeltime Pictures

Part of

Myth Makers

Includes: Myth Makers 1: Michael Wisher, Myth Makers 2: John Leeson, Myth Makers 3: Nicholas Courtney, Myth Makers 4: Carole Ann Ford, Myth Makers 5: Janet Fielding, Myth Makers 6: Nicola Bryant, Myth Makers 7: Wendy Padbury, Myth Makers 8: Michael Craze, Myth Makers 9: Sarah Sutton, Myth Makers 10: Deborah Watling, Myth Makers 11: Victor Pemberton, Myth Makers 12: Ian Marter, Myth Makers 13: John Levene, Myth Makers 15: Jon Pertwee, Myth Makers 16: Richard Franklin, Myth Makers 17: Tom Baker, Myth Makers 18: Doctor Who Magazine, Vol. 1, Myth Makers 19: Colin Baker, Myth Makers 20: David Banks, Myth Makers 28: Sylvester McCoy, Myth Makers 43: William Hartnell, Myth Makers 53: Patrick Troughton, Myth Makers 142: Paul McGann