Viewers heard the ominous theme tune - written by Ron Grainer ... larger dimensions inside than out. November 1963 Susan's grandfather is the Doctor, played by William Hartnell.

It was 61 years ago that, on November 23, 1963, the first episode of Doctor Who aired. Then, after a short break, it returned ...

First Doctor: William Hartnell (November 1963 – October 1966) Crotchety, eccentric, not always truthful with his companions, came to care deeply for them. Set the pattern for later companions. “There ...

Ron Grainer, composer of the Doctor Who theme, always said Delia Derbyshire should receive a co-composer credit for her arrangement but in 1963 the BBC preferred to keep the Workshop assistants ...