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An Adventure in Time and Space - DVD Details
This fantastic one-off drama travels back in time to 1963 to see how the beloved Doctor Who was first brought to the screen.
Actor William Hartnell felt trapped by a succession of hard-man roles. Wannabe producer Verity Lambert was frustrated by the TV industry’s glass ceiling. Both of them were to find unlikely hope and unexpected challenges in the form of a Saturday tea-time drama, time travel and monsters!
Allied with a team of brilliant people, they went on to create the longest-running science fiction series ever, now celebrating its 50th anniversary.
An Adventure in Space and Time is written by Mark Gatiss, executive produced by Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat and Caroline Skinner and directed by Terry McDonough. David Bradley (Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Broadchurch) plays the lead role of William Hartnell while Jessica Raine (Call the Midwife, The Woman in Black) co-stars as the first ever producer of Doctor Who, Verity Lambert.
The stellar cast is joined by Sacha Dhawan (Waris Hussein), Lesley Manville (Heather Hartnell), and Brian Cox (Sydney Newman). A must see drama for all doctor who and drama fans alike.
DVD extra features include:
• Leaflet featuring programme images and an exclusive foreword by writer and executive producer Mark Gatiss
• William Hartnell: The Original
• The Making of An Adventure - narrated by Carole Ann Ford
• Reconstructions:
- Scenes from An Unearthly Child and the pilot
- Regenerations
- Farewell to Susan
- Festive Greeting
- The Title Sequences
- Deleted Scenes
- The Radiophonic Workshop
- Verity's Leaving Party"
The disc also contains English subtitles for the hard of hearing, audio description and audio navigation.
The main feature contains a 5.1 soundtrack.
Actor William Hartnell felt trapped by a succession of hard-man roles. Wannabe producer Verity Lambert was frustrated by the TV industry’s glass ceiling. Both of them were to find unlikely hope and unexpected challenges in the form of a Saturday tea-time drama, time travel and monsters!
Allied with a team of brilliant people, they went on to create the longest-running science fiction series ever, now celebrating its 50th anniversary.
An Adventure in Space and Time is written by Mark Gatiss, executive produced by Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat and Caroline Skinner and directed by Terry McDonough. David Bradley (Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Broadchurch) plays the lead role of William Hartnell while Jessica Raine (Call the Midwife, The Woman in Black) co-stars as the first ever producer of Doctor Who, Verity Lambert.
The stellar cast is joined by Sacha Dhawan (Waris Hussein), Lesley Manville (Heather Hartnell), and Brian Cox (Sydney Newman). A must see drama for all doctor who and drama fans alike.
DVD extra features include:
• Leaflet featuring programme images and an exclusive foreword by writer and executive producer Mark Gatiss
• William Hartnell: The Original
• The Making of An Adventure - narrated by Carole Ann Ford
• Reconstructions:
- Scenes from An Unearthly Child and the pilot
- Regenerations
- Farewell to Susan
- Festive Greeting
- The Title Sequences
- Deleted Scenes
- The Radiophonic Workshop
- Verity's Leaving Party"
The disc also contains English subtitles for the hard of hearing, audio description and audio navigation.
The main feature contains a 5.1 soundtrack.
Released 2nd Dec £13.99
50th Anniversary Programming
The BBC have confirmed the broadcast dates and times for the following programmes.
An Adventure in Time and Space 21st Nov BBC2 @9pm
Doctor Who at 50 - Doctor Who and the Daleks: BBC Radio 4 Extra, 16 Nov, 6:00-6:45pm
Doctor Who at 50 - Protect and Survive: BBC Radio 4 Extra, 17 Nov, 6:00-6:45pm
Doctor Who at 50 - Fanfare for the Common Men: BBC Radio 4 Extra, 18 Nov, 6:00-6:45pm
Doctor Who at 50 - Thousand Tiny Wings: BBC Radio 4 Extra, 19 Nov, 6:00-6:45pm
Doctor Who at 50 - Farewell, Great Macedon: BBC Radio 4 Extra, 19 Nov, 6:00-6:45pm
Doctor Who at 50 - Human Resources: BBC Radio 4 Extra, 19 Nov, 6:00-6:45pm
Who is the Doctor?: BBC Radio 2, 21 Nov 10:00-11:30pm
The Blagger's Guide to Doctor Who, BBC Radio 2, 21 Nov, 11:30pm-midnight
Doctor Who at 50: Dalek Invasion of Earth: BBC Radio 4 Extra, 22 Nov, 6:00-6:45pm
The Graham Norton Show: BBC Radio 2, 23 Nov, 10:00am-1:00pm
The Day of the Doctor: BBC One, 23 Nov, time tbc
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip BBC7 8th Nov @7pm
Desert Island Discs (Steven Moffat) Radio 17th Nov @11.15
Who Made Who? Radio 4 Extra TBC
The Ultimate Guide BBC3 TBC
Culture Show Special BBC2 22nd Nov @9.30pm Unconfirmed
Time Lord Trock Radio 1 18th Nov @9pm Unconfirmed
An Adventure in Time and Space 21st Nov BBC2 @9pm
Doctor Who at 50 - Doctor Who and the Daleks: BBC Radio 4 Extra, 16 Nov, 6:00-6:45pm
Doctor Who at 50 - Protect and Survive: BBC Radio 4 Extra, 17 Nov, 6:00-6:45pm
Doctor Who at 50 - Fanfare for the Common Men: BBC Radio 4 Extra, 18 Nov, 6:00-6:45pm
Doctor Who at 50 - Thousand Tiny Wings: BBC Radio 4 Extra, 19 Nov, 6:00-6:45pm
Doctor Who at 50 - Farewell, Great Macedon: BBC Radio 4 Extra, 19 Nov, 6:00-6:45pm
Doctor Who at 50 - Human Resources: BBC Radio 4 Extra, 19 Nov, 6:00-6:45pm
Who is the Doctor?: BBC Radio 2, 21 Nov 10:00-11:30pm
The Blagger's Guide to Doctor Who, BBC Radio 2, 21 Nov, 11:30pm-midnight
Doctor Who at 50: Dalek Invasion of Earth: BBC Radio 4 Extra, 22 Nov, 6:00-6:45pm
The Graham Norton Show: BBC Radio 2, 23 Nov, 10:00am-1:00pm
The Day of the Doctor: BBC One, 23 Nov, time tbc
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip BBC7 8th Nov @7pm
Desert Island Discs (Steven Moffat) Radio 17th Nov @11.15
Who Made Who? Radio 4 Extra TBC
The Ultimate Guide BBC3 TBC
Culture Show Special BBC2 22nd Nov @9.30pm Unconfirmed
Time Lord Trock Radio 1 18th Nov @9pm Unconfirmed
An Adventure in Time and Space - David Bradley
Acclaimed actor David Bradley plays William Hartnell, the First Doctor, in An Adventure in Space and Time, the brilliant drama that explores the origins of Doctor Who that will premiere soon on BBC Two. Here David talks about Hartnell himself, the portrayal of an actor he greatly admired and discussed transforming himself into the Doctor…
A popular screen star, well regarded by his peers, William Hartnell was born in St Pancras, London in 1908. He appeared in numerous plays, films and TV shows, often playing the ‘tough guy’ role as typified by his character in the comedy ‘The Army Game’, which ran from 1957 to 1961 just prior to Doctor Who. When he was first approached, Hartnell was widely reported to have been unconvinced by the role of Doctor. ‘It has to be said’, explains David, ‘after some initial reluctance to do something for children’s TV I think he was quickly convinced that it was the right thing for him to do. He felt quite insecure about it as it was new territory for him, but once he started he embraced the whole idea of the part.’
An Adventure in Space and Time tells the story behind the beginnings of Doctor Who and the team of personalities behind it. Known as a perfectionist Hartnell was widely regarded as cantankerous by colleagues. But as David explains the script for ‘Space and Time’ reveals a full picture of Bill, including the good and the bad. ‘I know he had a reputation at times for being cantankerous and rather difficult and one has to play that’, says David. ‘It was clear from research and hearing his colleagues talk about him that he was a perfectionist. He demanded a lot of himself and he expected everyone around him to show the same level of commitment.’
Hartnell played the role from 1963 until 1966, creating the template for the character of the Doctor, which has since been played by 10 other actors. He embraced all that embodied the show, as David explains, ‘He was invited to school fetes in the full outfit and I thought how brilliant and touching that was. It’s clear that he absolutely loved it and found it very hard to let go. That’s an element that Mark Gatiss brings out in the script’, he concludes.
Deteriorating health led Hartnell to finally retire from the role, but as his illness worsened, so too did his relationship with the production team of Doctor Who. ‘I think maybe when people joined the show later’, explains David, ‘different directors and different actors, if they showed a lack of commitment then it would upset him and he would let people know that’s how he felt. There are moments of sadness in ‘Space and Time’ where he becomes aware that he hasn’t got the strength to do it anymore.’
David grew up with the show (‘I remember Hartnell, Troughton and Pertwee best’) and recently starred opposite current Doctor Matt Smith. Does he see any of Hartnell’s characteristics in Smith? ‘I really admire him as a Doctor’, says David, ‘he’s got that curiosity and that slight eccentricity that the part requires, not in the same way as Bill Hartnell, but I think some of those characteristics have gone all the way through everyone that's played the Doctor’.
So how would David sum up his experience taking on one of TV’s most iconic roles? ‘It’s been one of those great jobs and an experience I’ll always remember. We’re honouring something that’s been part of television history for 50 years and I hope I’ve done justice to an actor that I admire greatly’, he concludes.
Source: Doctor Who Official Site
A popular screen star, well regarded by his peers, William Hartnell was born in St Pancras, London in 1908. He appeared in numerous plays, films and TV shows, often playing the ‘tough guy’ role as typified by his character in the comedy ‘The Army Game’, which ran from 1957 to 1961 just prior to Doctor Who. When he was first approached, Hartnell was widely reported to have been unconvinced by the role of Doctor. ‘It has to be said’, explains David, ‘after some initial reluctance to do something for children’s TV I think he was quickly convinced that it was the right thing for him to do. He felt quite insecure about it as it was new territory for him, but once he started he embraced the whole idea of the part.’
An Adventure in Space and Time tells the story behind the beginnings of Doctor Who and the team of personalities behind it. Known as a perfectionist Hartnell was widely regarded as cantankerous by colleagues. But as David explains the script for ‘Space and Time’ reveals a full picture of Bill, including the good and the bad. ‘I know he had a reputation at times for being cantankerous and rather difficult and one has to play that’, says David. ‘It was clear from research and hearing his colleagues talk about him that he was a perfectionist. He demanded a lot of himself and he expected everyone around him to show the same level of commitment.’
Hartnell played the role from 1963 until 1966, creating the template for the character of the Doctor, which has since been played by 10 other actors. He embraced all that embodied the show, as David explains, ‘He was invited to school fetes in the full outfit and I thought how brilliant and touching that was. It’s clear that he absolutely loved it and found it very hard to let go. That’s an element that Mark Gatiss brings out in the script’, he concludes.
Deteriorating health led Hartnell to finally retire from the role, but as his illness worsened, so too did his relationship with the production team of Doctor Who. ‘I think maybe when people joined the show later’, explains David, ‘different directors and different actors, if they showed a lack of commitment then it would upset him and he would let people know that’s how he felt. There are moments of sadness in ‘Space and Time’ where he becomes aware that he hasn’t got the strength to do it anymore.’
David grew up with the show (‘I remember Hartnell, Troughton and Pertwee best’) and recently starred opposite current Doctor Matt Smith. Does he see any of Hartnell’s characteristics in Smith? ‘I really admire him as a Doctor’, says David, ‘he’s got that curiosity and that slight eccentricity that the part requires, not in the same way as Bill Hartnell, but I think some of those characteristics have gone all the way through everyone that's played the Doctor’.
So how would David sum up his experience taking on one of TV’s most iconic roles? ‘It’s been one of those great jobs and an experience I’ll always remember. We’re honouring something that’s been part of television history for 50 years and I hope I’ve done justice to an actor that I admire greatly’, he concludes.
Source: Doctor Who Official Site
An Adventure in Time and Space
This special one-off drama travels back in time to 1963 to see
how the beloved Doctor Who was first brought to the screen.
Introduction
This special one-off drama travels back in time to 1963 to see how the
beloved Doctor Who was first brought to the screen.
Actor William Hartnell felt trapped by a succession of hard-man roles. Wannabe producer Verity Lambert was frustrated by the TV industry’s glass ceiling. Both of them were to find unlikely hope and unexpected challenges in the form of a Saturday tea-time drama, time travel and monsters!
Allied with a team of brilliant people, they went on to create the longest-running science fiction series ever, now celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Written by Mark Gatiss
Executive produced by Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat and Caroline Skinner
Directed by Terry McDonough
Starring David Bradley (William Hartnell); Jessica Raine (Verity Lambert); Sacha Dhawan (Waris Hussein); Lesley Manville (Heather Hartnell) and Brian Cox (Sydney Newman).
Actor William Hartnell felt trapped by a succession of hard-man roles. Wannabe producer Verity Lambert was frustrated by the TV industry’s glass ceiling. Both of them were to find unlikely hope and unexpected challenges in the form of a Saturday tea-time drama, time travel and monsters!
Allied with a team of brilliant people, they went on to create the longest-running science fiction series ever, now celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Written by Mark Gatiss
Executive produced by Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat and Caroline Skinner
Directed by Terry McDonough
Starring David Bradley (William Hartnell); Jessica Raine (Verity Lambert); Sacha Dhawan (Waris Hussein); Lesley Manville (Heather Hartnell) and Brian Cox (Sydney Newman).
Interview with writer and executive producer Mark Gatiss
What can viewers expect from the drama?
Principally, it's the story of how Doctor Who was created, so we concentrate on the very beginnings and the first few episodes. There are lots of treats for the fans but it's also the story of William Hartnell, the first Doctor and how the part transformed his life.
Why did you want to tell this story?
I'm a life-long Doctor Who fan and the origins of this beloved show have always fascinated me. But, above all, I wanted it to strike a chord on a human level. These were brilliant, complex, talented people making something revolutionary. And, in William Hartnell, we have the very affecting story of a man redeemed by the role of a lifetime who then, sadly, had to let it go. I think we can all relate to something like that in our lives.
What was the casting process like? Did you set out to find such good lookalikes?
I'd had David Bradley in mind for some years but it wasn't simply a question of a good likeness! David is such a fine and delicate actor, I knew he'd find something wonderful in the part. With everyone else, I stressed that we must first and foremost get the right people for the job. But it turned out the right people also bear the most amazing resemblances to the originals! Costume and make-up, of course, played a huge part in that.
Could you explain a little bit about the research process?
Doctor Who is probably unique in terms of TV shows in that its history has been exhaustively researched for years. Happily, this means that there are lots of interviews existing with people who are no longer with us. I'd wanted to tell the story for years – I sort of grew up with it. How no-one wanted the Daleks. About the first episode going out just after JFK was shot. But I wanted to get deeper than just the details of production and find the human story. I conducted new interviews with a lot of the original cast and crew. They were all hugely enthusiastic and very helpful.
Did you uncover any facts or information that you didn’t previously know as a Doctor Who fan?
A few bits and bobs but, as I say, most of it is very well documented now! It was very touching, though, to talk to people about a part of their loves that was often very happy and to discuss people long gone.
There were so many people involved in the show’s beginnings, why did you decide to focus on the four central characters of Hartnell, Newman and Lambert and Hussein?
I had to focus it down. Simple as that. This is a drama, not a documentary, and though it's extremely painful to have to leave out some people who played a huge part, it makes dramatic sense. You simply can't do everyone justice in 90 minutes. For instance, the story of how Terry Nation and Ray Cusick created the Daleks is almost a film all on its own! Jeff Rawle plays Mervyn Pinfield, who was the Associate Producer, and his character sort of absorbs several others including Donald Wilson and the brilliant David Whitaker – the first script editor - whose contribution was immeasurable.
Set in the 1960s the drama brings to life that era through the costumes, hair and make-up and the sets, including the first ever TARDIS console. What was it like being on set?
It was extraordinary. To see the original TARDIS recreated genuinely took my breath away and everyone who came to the set had the same reaction. It was frequently quite uncanny. We used some of the original Marconi cameras and, on the black and white monitors, seeing David, Jemma, Jamie and Claudia was like looking back through Time. Spooky and very moving.
Finally, what do you hope audiences take away from the drama?
This is my love-letter to Doctor Who! In this 50th anniversary year, I hope fans will enjoy and be thrilled by it and all the kisses to the past it's laden with. But my greatest wish is that it appeals to people who know very little or nothing about Doctor Who and see the struggle of talented people (almost) accidentally creating a legend!
Principally, it's the story of how Doctor Who was created, so we concentrate on the very beginnings and the first few episodes. There are lots of treats for the fans but it's also the story of William Hartnell, the first Doctor and how the part transformed his life.
Why did you want to tell this story?
I'm a life-long Doctor Who fan and the origins of this beloved show have always fascinated me. But, above all, I wanted it to strike a chord on a human level. These were brilliant, complex, talented people making something revolutionary. And, in William Hartnell, we have the very affecting story of a man redeemed by the role of a lifetime who then, sadly, had to let it go. I think we can all relate to something like that in our lives.
What was the casting process like? Did you set out to find such good lookalikes?
I'd had David Bradley in mind for some years but it wasn't simply a question of a good likeness! David is such a fine and delicate actor, I knew he'd find something wonderful in the part. With everyone else, I stressed that we must first and foremost get the right people for the job. But it turned out the right people also bear the most amazing resemblances to the originals! Costume and make-up, of course, played a huge part in that.
Could you explain a little bit about the research process?
Doctor Who is probably unique in terms of TV shows in that its history has been exhaustively researched for years. Happily, this means that there are lots of interviews existing with people who are no longer with us. I'd wanted to tell the story for years – I sort of grew up with it. How no-one wanted the Daleks. About the first episode going out just after JFK was shot. But I wanted to get deeper than just the details of production and find the human story. I conducted new interviews with a lot of the original cast and crew. They were all hugely enthusiastic and very helpful.
Did you uncover any facts or information that you didn’t previously know as a Doctor Who fan?
A few bits and bobs but, as I say, most of it is very well documented now! It was very touching, though, to talk to people about a part of their loves that was often very happy and to discuss people long gone.
There were so many people involved in the show’s beginnings, why did you decide to focus on the four central characters of Hartnell, Newman and Lambert and Hussein?
I had to focus it down. Simple as that. This is a drama, not a documentary, and though it's extremely painful to have to leave out some people who played a huge part, it makes dramatic sense. You simply can't do everyone justice in 90 minutes. For instance, the story of how Terry Nation and Ray Cusick created the Daleks is almost a film all on its own! Jeff Rawle plays Mervyn Pinfield, who was the Associate Producer, and his character sort of absorbs several others including Donald Wilson and the brilliant David Whitaker – the first script editor - whose contribution was immeasurable.
Set in the 1960s the drama brings to life that era through the costumes, hair and make-up and the sets, including the first ever TARDIS console. What was it like being on set?
It was extraordinary. To see the original TARDIS recreated genuinely took my breath away and everyone who came to the set had the same reaction. It was frequently quite uncanny. We used some of the original Marconi cameras and, on the black and white monitors, seeing David, Jemma, Jamie and Claudia was like looking back through Time. Spooky and very moving.
Finally, what do you hope audiences take away from the drama?
This is my love-letter to Doctor Who! In this 50th anniversary year, I hope fans will enjoy and be thrilled by it and all the kisses to the past it's laden with. But my greatest wish is that it appeals to people who know very little or nothing about Doctor Who and see the struggle of talented people (almost) accidentally creating a legend!
An Adventure in Time and Space - Pics
The BBC have released some promotional pictures from the upcoming docu-drama An Adventure in Time and Space.
The drama will be premiered at the BFI on Tuesday 12th November, with the actual broadcast date to be confirmed
Doctor Who Experience
The TARDIS built for the forthcoming docu-drama An Adventure in Time and Space, is now on display at the Doctor Who Experience in Cardiff.
An Adventure in Time and Space
The BBC have released a picture of David Bradley portraying William Hartnell in the Docu-Drama An Adventure in Time and Space, which is due for transmission later this year.
An Adventure in Time and Space - Update
With the production entering the fourth and final week of filming more casting has been announced. Sophie Holt will be playing the part of Jackie Lane. Current Dalek voice Nicholas Briggs will take the helm in voices the iconic creations.
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Designer of the TARDIS Peter Brachacki is to be played by David Annem.
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Designer of the TARDIS Peter Brachacki is to be played by David Annem.
An Adventure in Time and Space - Update
Reece Shearsmith has been cast in the role of Second Doctor Patrick Troughton for the docu-drama An Adventure in Time and Space.
An Adventure in Time and Space
Here is the first promotional pic of David Bradley and Lesley Manville, as William and Heather Hartnell, from the docu-drama An Adventure in Time and Space.
An Adventure in Time and Space - Update
More casting has been announced for the docu-drama An Adventure in Time and Space, written by Mark Gatiss, which is to be shown later this year.
Lesley Manville is Heather Hartnell.
Sarah Winter is Delia Derbyshire.
William Russell is Harry.
The remainder of the known cast is detailed below.
Lesley Manville is Heather Hartnell.
Sarah Winter is Delia Derbyshire.
William Russell is Harry.
The remainder of the known cast is detailed below.
| William Hartnell: | David Bradley |
| Verity Lambert: | Jessica Raine |
| Sydney Newman: | Brian Cox |
| Waris Hussein: | Sacha Dhawan |
| William Russell: | Jamie Glover |
| Jacqueline Hill: | Jemma Powell |
| Carole Ann Ford: | Claudia Grant |
An Adventure in Time and Space - Update
Claudia Grant is to play Carole Ann Ford in the Docu-drama which started filming on February 3rd. A picture of the reception of TV Centre in London undergoing a transformation is below.
An Adventure in Time and Space - Casting
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.
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.
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