William Hartnell played the very first Doctor to grace our screens. He was a rather mysterious irascible character with a fine sense of mischief. William Hartnell played the Doctor from 1963 to 1966. He completed 29 stories of 119 episodes.

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Patrick Troughton played the second incarnation of the Doctor. Patrick turned the Doctor into a whimsical hobo who hid a razor sharp intellect behind the exterior character of a fool. Patrick Troughton played the Doctor from 1966 to 1969. He completed 21 stories of 119 episodes.

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With a swirling cloak Jon Pertwee played the third incarnation of the Doctor. Jon brought a dash to the role as he raced to the rescue in his yellow car Bessie. Jon Pertwee played the Doctor from 1970 to 1974. He completed 24 stories of 128 episodes.

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Tom Baker played the Doctor as an enigmatic, mysterious and profoundly witty character, an intellectual in a floppy hat and that famous scarf. Tom Baker played the Doctor from 1974 to 1981. He completed 41 stories of 172 episodes.

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Peter Davison’s Doctor was inherently brave with an air of vulnerability, he put the lives of others before his own at all times. Peter Davison played the Doctor from 1982 to 1984. He completed 20 stories of 69 episodes

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Colin Baker was a larger than life character, ebullient and colourful. Assertive and committed when it came to fighting injustice. Colin Baker played the Doctor from 1984 to 1986. He completed 8 stories of 31 episodes.

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Sylvester McCoy’s Doctor was a mysterious and elusive character. Almost sinister at times, but never with those he trusted. Sylvester McCoy played the Doctor from 1987 to 1989. He completed 12 stories of 42 episodes.

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The last feature film created in 1996 was a huge success in the UK but unfortunately failed to inspire the Americans. Paul McGann tried to show the Doctor’s sensitive side.

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Doctor Who has returned to our television screens (at long last) with the Doctor being played by Christopher Eccleston. It was sad that Christopher Eccleston only did Series 1.

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After the fantastic success of the first series we have an excellent replacement with David Tennant, who has several seasons and Christmas specials.

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The replacement for David Tennant in 2010, Matt Smith.

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