Casting has been announced for the Docu-Drama An Adventure in Time and Space, which is to be shown later this year to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who.
David Bradley will play William Hartnell
Brian Cox will portray Sydney Newman
Jessica Rayne will play Verity Lambert
Sacha Dhawan will play Waris Hussein
David Bradley has said:
I’m absolutely thrilled. I first heard about this role from Mark [Gatiss] while watching the Diamond Jubilee flotilla from the roof of the National Theatre. When he asked if I would be interested, I almost bit his hand off! Mark has written such a wonderful script not only about the birth of a cultural phenomenon, but a moment in television’s history. William Hartnell was one of the finest character actors of our time and as a fan I want to make sure that I do him justice. I’m so looking forward to getting started.
Writer & Executive Produdcer Mark Gatiss has said:
What a cast! I'm utterly delighted that everyone's favourite Time Lord will be in such brilliant and stellar company. We have a terrific team who can't wait to tell the fascinating and surprising story of how the Doctor began his journey through Space and Time.