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- William Hartnell (1963–1966)
- Patrick Troughton (1966–1969)
- Jon Pertwee (1970–1974)
- Tom Baker (1974–1981)
- Peter Davison (1982–1984)
- Colin Baker (1984–1986)
- Sylvester McCoy (1987–1989)
- Paul McGann (1996)
Ncuti Gatwa. The incumbent Fifteenth Doctor is played by Ncuti Gatwa, who took over the role from David Tennant following the conclusion of The Giggle (2023). Outside of television many actors have played the Doctor on in various BBC-licensed spin-offs on television, stage, radio, film, audio plays, and webcasts.);})();(function(){window.jsl.dh(l7rFZsSPKYfSwPAPjeae6Ak__36,
Changes of appearance. Producers introduced the concept of regeneration to permit the recasting of the main character. This was prompted by the poor health of the original star, William Hartnell.
William Hartnell. First Doctor: William Hartnell (1963–1966). The First Doctor appeared to be a frail old man but don't be fooled. He played deadly games with the Celestial Toymaker, he fooled Roman emperors and French revolutionaries and foiled everything the evil Daleks could throw at him.);})();(function(){window.jsl.dh(l7rFZsSPKYfSwPAPjeae6Ak__43,
Read at your own peril...
- 8) The Unquiet Dead (2005)
- 7) Midnight (2008)
- 6) Silence in the Library/ Forest of the Dead (2008)
- 5) Night Terrors (2011)
- 4) The Impossible Planet/ The Satan Pit (2006)
- 3) The Waters of Mars (2009)
- 2) The Empty Child/ The Doctor Dances (2005)
- 1) Blink (2007)