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2x BAFTA-nominated iconic time-travel adventure
The First Doctor: William Hartnell Journey back to the eerie black-and-white beginnings of a legend, as William Hartnell's stern, mysterious Doctor encounters Daleks and Cybermen for the very first time.
IMDb 8.4/10196427 seasons
IMDb 8.4/10196427 seasons
TV-G
35 episodes
  • 1. Planet of Giants: Planet of Giants

    1. Planet of Giants: Planet of Giants

    An accident in flight leads to the TARDIS and the travellers being miniaturised. Now only an inch high, the Doctor, Barbara, Ian and Susan explore an English country garden.
    An accident in flight leads to the TARDIS and the travellers being miniaturised. Now only an inch high, the Doctor, Barbara, Ian and Susan explore an English country garden.
    TV-G
    23min
    Oct 30, 1964
  • 2. Planet of Giants: Dangerous Journey

    2. Planet of Giants: Dangerous Journey

    The Doctor and his friends witness the giant Forrester murder Arnold Farrow. Ian and Barbara watch as one of the giants empties the sink in which the Doctor and Susan are hiding.
    The Doctor and his friends witness the giant Forrester murder Arnold Farrow. Ian and Barbara watch as one of the giants empties the sink in which the Doctor and Susan are hiding.
    TV-G
    24min
    Nov 6, 1964
  • 3. Planet of Giants: Crisis

    3. Planet of Giants: Crisis

    Barbara has been infected by the deadly insecticide but keeps her condition secret. Despite their small size, the travellers attempt to alert the authorities to Farrow's murder.
    Barbara has been infected by the deadly insecticide but keeps her condition secret. Despite their small size, the travellers attempt to alert the authorities to Farrow's murder.
    TV-G
    27min
    Nov 13, 1964
  • 4. The Dalek Invasion of Earth: World's End

    4. The Dalek Invasion of Earth: World's End

    The TARDIS lands in a ruined and empty London in the 22nd Century. Robomen patrol the shattered streets. The Doctor is eager to discover the cause of the city's plight.
    The TARDIS lands in a ruined and empty London in the 22nd Century. Robomen patrol the shattered streets. The Doctor is eager to discover the cause of the city's plight.
    TV-G
    24min
    Nov 20, 1964
  • 5. The Dalek Invasion of Earth: The Daleks

    5. The Dalek Invasion of Earth: The Daleks

    The Daleks have conquered the Earth. Susan and Barbara have joined the human resistance who launch an attack on the Dalek flying saucer where the Doctor and Ian are prisoners.
    The Daleks have conquered the Earth. Susan and Barbara have joined the human resistance who launch an attack on the Dalek flying saucer where the Doctor and Ian are prisoners.
    TV-G
    24min
    Nov 27, 1964
  • 6. The Dalek Invasion of Earth: Day of Reckoning

    6. The Dalek Invasion of Earth: Day of Reckoning

    The rebel attack on the Dalek flying saucer has been defeated. London is crawling with Daleks and Robomen, and the Doctor, Barbara and Susan must escape the city.
    The rebel attack on the Dalek flying saucer has been defeated. London is crawling with Daleks and Robomen, and the Doctor, Barbara and Susan must escape the city.
    TV-G
    27min
    Dec 4, 1964
  • 7. The Dalek Invasion of Earth: The End of Tomorrow

    7. The Dalek Invasion of Earth: The End of Tomorrow

    The Doctor, Barbara and Susan make their way out of London to the Daleks' mining operation in Bedfordshire whilst Ian faces the Black Dalek's pet Slyther.
    The Doctor, Barbara and Susan make their way out of London to the Daleks' mining operation in Bedfordshire whilst Ian faces the Black Dalek's pet Slyther.
    TV-G
    23min
    Dec 11, 1964
  • 8. The Dalek Invasion of Earth: The Waking Ally

    8. The Dalek Invasion of Earth: The Waking Ally

    Barbara is put to work in the Dalek mine where it is revealed that the Daleks intend to use a bomb to extract the Earth's magnetic core.
    Barbara is put to work in the Dalek mine where it is revealed that the Daleks intend to use a bomb to extract the Earth's magnetic core.
    TV-G
    25min
    Dec 18, 1964
  • 9. The Dalek Invasion of Earth: Flashpoint

    9. The Dalek Invasion of Earth: Flashpoint

    Ian attempts to derail the Daleks' plan by sabotaging their bomb. The Doctor also works to undermine the Daleks by turning their Robomen slaves against them.
    Ian attempts to derail the Daleks' plan by sabotaging their bomb. The Doctor also works to undermine the Daleks by turning their Robomen slaves against them.
    TV-G
    25min
    Dec 25, 1964
  • 10. The Rescue: The Powerful Enemy

    10. The Rescue: The Powerful Enemy

    Arriving on the planet Dido, the Doctor, Barbara and Ian discover a crashed spaceship from Earth and survivors. They are terrorised by the monstrous Koquillion who attacks Barbara.
    Arriving on the planet Dido, the Doctor, Barbara and Ian discover a crashed spaceship from Earth and survivors. They are terrorised by the monstrous Koquillion who attacks Barbara.
    TV-G
    25min
    Jan 1, 1965
  • 11. The Rescue: Desperate Measures

    11. The Rescue: Desperate Measures

    Ian and Barbara discover that the paralysed Bennett has gone missing from his cabin. The Doctor discovers the truth about Koquillion, but endangers his own life in doing so.
    Ian and Barbara discover that the paralysed Bennett has gone missing from his cabin. The Doctor discovers the truth about Koquillion, but endangers his own life in doing so.
    TV-G
    25min
    Jan 8, 1965
  • 12. The Romans: The Slave Traders

    12. The Romans: The Slave Traders

    After relaxing at a Roman villa the Doctor is mistaken for a murdered lyre player and targeted by an assassin. Meanwhile, Ian and Barbara are captured by slave traders.
    After relaxing at a Roman villa the Doctor is mistaken for a murdered lyre player and targeted by an assassin. Meanwhile, Ian and Barbara are captured by slave traders.
    TV-G
    24min
    Jan 15, 1965
  • 13. The Romans: All Roads Lead to Rome

    13. The Romans: All Roads Lead to Rome

    Barbara is sold as a slave and Ian is to be trained as a gladiator. The Doctor and Vicki arrive at the Emperor's court with the Doctor still masquerading as Maximus Pettulian.
    Barbara is sold as a slave and Ian is to be trained as a gladiator. The Doctor and Vicki arrive at the Emperor's court with the Doctor still masquerading as Maximus Pettulian.
    TV-G
    23min
    Jan 22, 1965
  • 14. The Romans: Conspiracy

    14. The Romans: Conspiracy

    Poppaea plans to poison Barbara who has become the object of Nero's affections. The Doctor is to be thrown to the lions, Ian and Delos are set against each other in the arena.
    Poppaea plans to poison Barbara who has become the object of Nero's affections. The Doctor is to be thrown to the lions, Ian and Delos are set against each other in the arena.
    TV-G
    26min
    Jan 29, 1965
  • 15. The Romans: Inferno

    15. The Romans: Inferno

    Inspired by the Doctor, Nero sets Rome ablaze. Ian must fight his way out of the arena and rescue Barbara. The Doctor and Vicki hurry to flee the city and escape to the TARDIS.
    Inspired by the Doctor, Nero sets Rome ablaze. Ian must fight his way out of the arena and rescue Barbara. The Doctor and Vicki hurry to flee the city and escape to the TARDIS.
    TV-G
    23min
    Feb 5, 1965
  • 16. The Web Planet: The Web Planet

    16. The Web Planet: The Web Planet

    The TARDIS is pulled down to the barren world of Vortis. The Doctor and Ian explore. Barbara falls under an hypnotic influence and is compelled to leave the safety of the TARDIS.
    The TARDIS is pulled down to the barren world of Vortis. The Doctor and Ian explore. Barbara falls under an hypnotic influence and is compelled to leave the safety of the TARDIS.
    TV-G
    24min
    Feb 12, 1965
  • 17. The Web Planet: The Zarbi

    17. The Web Planet: The Zarbi

    Rescued by the Menoptra, Barbara is then captured by the ant-like Zarbi. The Doctor and Ian trace the missing TARDIS to a giant web city and encounter a mysterious intelligence.
    Rescued by the Menoptra, Barbara is then captured by the ant-like Zarbi. The Doctor and Ian trace the missing TARDIS to a giant web city and encounter a mysterious intelligence.
    TV-G
    23min
    Feb 19, 1965
  • 18. The Web Planet: Escape to Danger

    18. The Web Planet: Escape to Danger

    The alien intelligence, the Animus, coerces the Doctor to track down the invading Menoptra. Ian escapes the Carsinome and joins forces with Vrestin, but the Zarbi are in pursuit.
    The alien intelligence, the Animus, coerces the Doctor to track down the invading Menoptra. Ian escapes the Carsinome and joins forces with Vrestin, but the Zarbi are in pursuit.
    TV-G
    23min
    Feb 26, 1965
  • 19. The Web Planet: Crater of Needles

    19. The Web Planet: Crater of Needles

    Ian and Vrestin fall into caverns beneath the surface of Vortis and encounter the Optera. The Doctor finds the landing site of the Menoptra, and the Zarbi prepare to ambush them.
    Ian and Vrestin fall into caverns beneath the surface of Vortis and encounter the Optera. The Doctor finds the landing site of the Menoptra, and the Zarbi prepare to ambush them.
    TV-G
    26min
    Mar 5, 1965
  • 20. The Web Planet: Invasion

    20. The Web Planet: Invasion

    Barbara and a few of the Menoptra hide in an ancient temple. The Doctor and Vicki escape the Carsinome and join forces with Barbara's group who are preparing to attack the Animus.
    Barbara and a few of the Menoptra hide in an ancient temple. The Doctor and Vicki escape the Carsinome and join forces with Barbara's group who are preparing to attack the Animus.
    TV-G
    26min
    Mar 12, 1965
  • 21. The Web Planet: The Centre

    21. The Web Planet: The Centre

    The Menoptra attack the Carsinome and the Doctor and his friends come face-to-face with the Animus. The Isop-Top device is their only hope of destroying the alien creature.
    The Menoptra attack the Carsinome and the Doctor and his friends come face-to-face with the Animus. The Isop-Top device is their only hope of destroying the alien creature.
    TV-G
    24min
    Mar 19, 1965
  • 26. The Space Museum: The Space Museum

    26. The Space Museum: The Space Museum

    Exploring a museum on the planet Xeros, the travellers discover they are invisible. The Doctor deduces that the TARDIS has jumped a time track and they are seeing their own future.
    Exploring a museum on the planet Xeros, the travellers discover they are invisible. The Doctor deduces that the TARDIS has jumped a time track and they are seeing their own future.
    TV-G
    24min
    Apr 23, 1965
  • 27. The Space Museum: The Dimensions of Time

    27. The Space Museum: The Dimensions of Time

    Back on the proper time track, the travellers take steps to change the future. A rebel force of native Xerons are plotting against the invading Moroks who have captured the Doctor.
    Back on the proper time track, the travellers take steps to change the future. A rebel force of native Xerons are plotting against the invading Moroks who have captured the Doctor.
    TV-G
    22min
    Apr 30, 1965
  • 28. The Space Museum: The Search

    28. The Space Museum: The Search

    As events escalate, the travellers fear that they will not be able to escape their fate. Vicki helps orchestrate a raid on the Moroks' armoury. Ian attempts to rescue the Doctor.
    As events escalate, the travellers fear that they will not be able to escape their fate. Vicki helps orchestrate a raid on the Moroks' armoury. Ian attempts to rescue the Doctor.
    TV-G
    24min
    May 7, 1965
  • Classic Doctor Who
    IMDb 8.4/10196427 seasons
    The First Doctor: William Hartnell Journey back to the eerie black-and-white beginnings of a legend, as William Hartnell's stern, mysterious Doctor encounters Daleks and Cybermen for the very first time.
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