Classic Doctor Who

[Plutonius]

I recently saw that William Russell who played the companion Ian at the start of classic Doctor Who (1963) has recently passed away at the age of 99. I think that the show might have been canceled soon after it started if not for his and Jacqueline Hill's (Barbara) presence.

I always thought that all the actors from the first seasons of classic Doctor Who had passed away many years ago.

 

[eyoungren]

I recently saw that William Russell who played the companion Ian at the start of classic Doctor Who (1963) has recently passed away at the age of 99. I think that the show might have been canceled soon after it started if not for his and Jacqueline Hill's (Barbara) presence.

I always thought that all the actors from the first seasons of classic Doctor Who had passed away many years ago.


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Ian Chesterton is in the Companion Support Group…

Companion support group

A support group was set up for current and former companions of the Doctor to be able to each have a place to talk to other people who have had the privilege of travelling throughout time and space in the TARDIS. In 2015 Alice Obiefune attended a support group of companions, some of whom were...

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