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'''David Troughton''' (born [[9 June (people)|9 June]] [[1950 (people)|1950]]<ref>[http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2ba09acbc9 BFI]</ref>) played several parts in televised and audio ''[[Doctor Who]]'' and narrated several audiobooks for [[BBC Audio]] and [[Big Finish Productions]]. His first credited role was as Private [[Moor (The War Games)|Moor]] in the ''Doctor Who'' television story ''[[The War Games (TV story)|The War Games]]'', having previously had an uncredited role as a guard in [[The Enemy of the World (TV story)| | '''David Troughton''' (born [[9 June (people)|9 June]] [[1950 (people)|1950]]<ref>[http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2ba09acbc9 BFI]</ref>) played several parts in televised and audio ''[[Doctor Who]]'' and narrated several audiobooks for [[BBC Audio]] and [[Big Finish Productions]]. His first credited role was as Private [[Moor (The War Games)|Moor]] in the ''Doctor Who'' television story ''[[The War Games (TV story)|The War Games]]'', having previously had an uncredited role as a guard in ''[[The Enemy of the World (TV story)|The Enemy of the World]]''. | ||
In the 1990s, [[Peter Darvill-Evans]] proposed a new Doctor based on David Troughton who would have appeared in the [[Virgin New Adventures]] line of novels following the [[regeneration]] of the [[Seventh Doctor]]. A photoshoot with Troughton was even considered. [[BBC Worldwide|BBC Enterprises]] ultimately vetoed the whole idea.<ref name="Throwback">[https://jaowriter.net/2014/08/28/throwback-interview-paul-cornell-2002/ Throwback Interview: Paul Cornell (2002)]</ref> ([[DWM 252]]) | In the 1990s, [[Peter Darvill-Evans]] proposed a new Doctor based on David Troughton who would have appeared in the [[Virgin New Adventures]] line of novels following the [[regeneration]] of the [[Seventh Doctor]]. A photoshoot with Troughton was even considered. [[BBC Worldwide|BBC Enterprises]] ultimately vetoed the whole idea.<ref name="Throwback">[https://jaowriter.net/2014/08/28/throwback-interview-paul-cornell-2002/ Throwback Interview: Paul Cornell (2002)]</ref> ([[DWM 252]]) | ||
He shared his memories of his ''Doctor Who'' career on [[THWR 60|the 60th edition]] of Big Finish's charity podcast series [[Toby Hadoke's Who's Round | He shared his memories of his ''Doctor Who'' career on [[THWR 60|the 60th edition]] of Big Finish's charity podcast series ''[[Toby Hadoke's Who's Round]]''. | ||
== Career == | == Career == | ||
Beyond ''Doctor Who'', Troughton is also a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company and a renowned classical actor. He co-starred with [[Peter Davison]] in the TV series {{wi|A Very Peculiar Practice}}, and [[Colin Baker]] in three episodes of the home video and audio play series ''The Stranger''. He enjoys strong friendships with both of these actors, and even shared living accommodations with Baker in the early 1970s. He was also friends with actor [[Katy Manning]] at one point. According to Manning, they had both apparently wanted to convert the friendship into a romance, but neither had the courage to do so. ([[BBC DVD]]: ''[[The Three Doctors (TV story)|The Three Doctors]]'') | Beyond ''Doctor Who'', Troughton is also a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company and a renowned classical actor. He co-starred with [[Peter Davison]] in the TV series {{wi|A Very Peculiar Practice}}, and [[Colin Baker]] in three episodes of the home video and audio play series ''The Stranger''. He enjoys strong friendships with both of these actors, and even shared living accommodations with Baker in the early 1970s. He was also friends with actor [[Katy Manning]] at one point. According to Manning, they had both apparently wanted to convert the friendship into a romance, but neither had the courage to do so. ([[BBC DVD]]: ''[[The Three Doctors (TV story)|The Three Doctors]]'') | ||
== Personal | == Personal life == | ||
He is [[Patrick Troughton]]'s first son, as well as the brother of [[Michael Troughton]] and the uncle of [[Harry Melling]]. He is the first child of an actor who played the Doctor to appear on the show, and the only one to make multiple televised appearances. | He is [[Patrick Troughton]]'s first son, as well as the brother of [[Michael Troughton]] and the uncle of [[Harry Melling]]. He is the first child of an actor who played the Doctor to appear on the show, and the only one to make multiple televised appearances. | ||
== DWU | == DWU credits == | ||
=== Television === | === Television === | ||
==== Doctor Who ==== | ==== Doctor Who ==== | ||
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* ''[[Doctor Who and the Enemy of the World (novelisation)|Doctor Who and the Enemy of the World]]'' | * ''[[Doctor Who and the Enemy of the World (novelisation)|Doctor Who and the Enemy of the World]]'' | ||
* ''[[The Wheel in Space (novelisation)|The Wheel in Space]]'' | * ''[[The Wheel in Space (novelisation)|The Wheel in Space]]'' | ||
*''[[The Seeds of Death (novelisation)|The Seeds of Death]]'' | * ''[[The Seeds of Death (novelisation)|The Seeds of Death]]'' | ||
==== BBC Past Doctor Adventures ==== | ==== BBC Past Doctor Adventures ==== | ||
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== Footnotes == | == Footnotes == | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
{{NameSort}} | {{NameSort}} | ||
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[[Category:BFTW voice actors]] | [[Category:BFTW voice actors]] | ||
[[Category:Actors who portrayed the Black Guardian]] | [[Category:Actors who portrayed the Black Guardian]] | ||
[[Category:Peladon voice actors]] | |||
Latest revision as of 10:29, 10 May 2023
David Troughton (born 9 June 1950[1]) played several parts in televised and audio Doctor Who and narrated several audiobooks for BBC Audio and Big Finish Productions. His first credited role was as Private Moor in the Doctor Who television story The War Games, having previously had an uncredited role as a guard in The Enemy of the World.
In the 1990s, Peter Darvill-Evans proposed a new Doctor based on David Troughton who would have appeared in the Virgin New Adventures line of novels following the regeneration of the Seventh Doctor. A photoshoot with Troughton was even considered. BBC Enterprises ultimately vetoed the whole idea.[2] (DWM 252)
He shared his memories of his Doctor Who career on the 60th edition of Big Finish's charity podcast series Toby Hadoke's Who's Round.
Career[[edit] | [edit source]]
Beyond Doctor Who, Troughton is also a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company and a renowned classical actor. He co-starred with Peter Davison in the TV series A Very Peculiar Practice, and Colin Baker in three episodes of the home video and audio play series The Stranger. He enjoys strong friendships with both of these actors, and even shared living accommodations with Baker in the early 1970s. He was also friends with actor Katy Manning at one point. According to Manning, they had both apparently wanted to convert the friendship into a romance, but neither had the courage to do so. (BBC DVD: The Three Doctors)
Personal life[[edit] | [edit source]]
He is Patrick Troughton's first son, as well as the brother of Michael Troughton and the uncle of Harry Melling. He is the first child of an actor who played the Doctor to appear on the show, and the only one to make multiple televised appearances.
DWU credits[[edit] | [edit source]]
Television[[edit] | [edit source]]
Doctor Who[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Enemy of the World - Guard Extra (DWM 219)
- The War Games - Private Moor
- The Curse of Peladon - King Peladon
- Midnight - Professor Hobbes
Other[[edit] | [edit source]]
Audio[[edit] | [edit source]]
Serpents' Crest[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Hexford Invasion - Second Doctor
- Survivors in Space - Second Doctor
Doctor Who Main Range[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Destroyer of Delights - the Black Guardian
- The Chaos Pool - the Black Guardian
- The Crimes of Thomas Brewster - Raymond Gallagher
DWM exclusive audio plays[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Fourth Doctor Adventures[[edit] | [edit source]]
Novel Adaptations[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Well-Mannered War - the Black Guardian
The Companion Chronicles[[edit] | [edit source]]
Short Trips[[edit] | [edit source]]
Peladon[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Ordeal of Peladon - King Peladon
- The Poison of Peladon - King Peladon (uncredited)
Torchwood Special Releases[[edit] | [edit source]]
Audiobook readings[[edit] | [edit source]]
Target Novelisations[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Doctor Who and the Abominable Snowmen
- Doctor Who and the War Games
- Fury from the Deep
- Doctor Who and the Curse of Peladon
- The Invasion
- Doctor Who and the Web of Fear
- Doctor Who and the Enemy of the World
- The Wheel in Space
- The Seeds of Death
