William Hartnell in An Adventure in Space and Time

; Date: Mon Jun 25 2018

The 50th Anniversary special An Adventure in Space and Time featured a reenactment of Doctor Who's launch, and these clips from the program feature William Hartnell. But not the actual William Hartnell, as the show reenacted the events David Bradley did an excellent job of portraying Hartnell.

Persuading William Hartnell | An Adventure in Space and Time

Verity and Waris must work to convince William Hartnell to get on board with being Doctor Who.

Reconstruction: First TARDIS scene - An Adventure in Space and Time - Doctor Who 50th Anniversary

David Bradley and the cast of An Adventure in Space and Time recreate a historic scene.

Hartnell Passes TARDIS over to Troughton (Matt Smith Cameo) | An Adventure in Space and Time | BBC

William knows his time as the Doctor is coming to an end, but he can't help looking towards the future of the show.

Merry Christmas to all of you at home - An Adventure in Space and Time - Doctor Who 50th Anniversary

David Bradley recreates the famous festive greeting from The Daleks' Master Plan, 1965.

Reconstruction: First farewell - An Adventure in Space and Time - Doctor Who 50th Anniversary

Doctor's first farewell to a companion -- his granddaughter.

Reconstruction: First regeneration - An Adventure in Space and Time - Doctor Who 50th Anniversary

David Bradley and Reece Shearsmith recreate Doctor Who's very first regeneration.

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