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Who was the first actor to officially portray the Doctor on television?
William Hartnell originated the role of the Doctor in 1963, starring in the first three seasons of the show.
What was the name of the Doctor's first companion introduced in the series?
Susan Foreman, the Doctor's granddaughter, was introduced as his first companion in the very first episode of Doctor Who in 1963.
Which alien race, known for their catchphrase 'Exterminate!', was created by Terry Nation and first appeared in 1963?
The Daleks, created by writer Terry Nation and designed by Raymond Cusick, made their debut in the second Doctor Who serial in December 1963 and quickly became iconic villains.
Which actor took over the role of the Doctor after the first on-screen regeneration?
Patrick Troughton became the Second Doctor in 1966, establishing the concept of regeneration as a core element of the show.
During which Doctor's era was the character largely exiled to Earth and worked extensively with UNIT?
The Third Doctor, portrayed by Jon Pertwee, was exiled to Earth by the Time Lords and spent much of his tenure working as UNIT's scientific advisor.
Which Doctor is famously associated with a very long, multi-coloured scarf?
Tom Baker's Fourth Doctor is instantly recognizable by his iconic, exceptionally long, and colourful scarf, which became a beloved part of his costume.
The robotic dog companion, K9, first appeared during the era of which Doctor?
K9, a beloved robot dog, made its debut in 1977 during Tom Baker's tenure as the Fourth Doctor in the serial 'The Invisible Enemy.'
Which Doctor's era saw the first appearance of the recurring Time Lord villain, The Master?
The Master, played by Roger Delgado, made his inaugural appearance in 1971 in 'Terror of the Autons,' during Jon Pertwee's time as the Third Doctor.
Which actor famously portrayed Brigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart?
Nicholas Courtney played the iconic role of Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart, a key ally to several Doctors, across many years of the classic series.
Who was the last actor to regularly portray the Doctor before the 1996 TV movie?
Sylvester McCoy played the Seventh Doctor, concluding the original run of the series in 1989 before the TV movie in 1996 featured Paul McGann.
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