A mischievous anti-authoritarian at his core, the First Doctor matured from someone prone to criticising those he felt were primitive compared to his intellect to a more welcoming presence as he began to acquire an entourage of companions to …

The First Doctor is the original incarnation of the Doctor, the protagonist of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. He was portrayed by actor William Hartnell in the first three series from 1963 to 1966 and the tenth anniversary story The Three Doctors from 1972 to 1973.

The TARDIS was eventually withdrawn from service and set to be scrapped, the First Doctor suspecting that it had been already been decommissioned, (AUDIO: The Beginning [+]) before it was "borrowed" by the Doctor and his granddaughter Susan in their escape from Gallifrey.

Originally a very difficult and curmudgeonly person, the First Doctor matured from an apparent selfishness and became more inviting.

Mar 26, 2025 · Living in isolation within the abandoned TARDIS with his robot servant Badger, the Doctor became an author of fiction, writing the first science fiction historical romance, An Adventurer in Time and Space with the Possibility Generator.

The First Doctor held himself in high regard, and was prone to criticise those who he felt were naive or primitive compared to his intellect. However, he possessed compassion, warmth, and wit that made up for his egocentric nature, serving to act as a …

Jun 30, 2017 · The First Doctor had a fun time in his ship with many companions during his tenure in the TARDIS, traveling back and forth in space and time. Susan was the first to leave (in 1964’s The Dalek Invasion of Earth), with her teachers following but months later in another Dalek tale, 1965’s The Chase.

An exile from his homeworld, wandering space and time in his trusty TARDIS with granddaughter Susan, the First Doctor appears to be a frail old man. But don't be fooled. With a chuckle and a twinkle in his eye, he has an unquenchable thirst to explore, and …

Oct 13, 2018 · The first TARDIS belonging to the Eleventh Doctor had a junk-shop vibe, with a console make up of bits of old typewriters, gramophones and other assorted bits. It was also laid out on different levels for the first time, and had telepathic controls that worked by sticking your hand in a load of goo.

When the Tenth Doctor was confronted by Es'Cartrss within the TARDIS' Matrix, he summoned the First Doctor, among his other past incarnations, to use their united memories and willpower to take back control of the Matrix.