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* Some sources credit the role in the Pilot Episode to [[Fred Rawlings]] [http://www.tnelson.demon.co.uk/cult/a07/a007578.htm 1], [http://nzdwfc.tetrap.com/archive/tsv36/pilotepisode.html 2], [http://www.eofftv.com/episodes/d/doctor_who/1st_doctor/unearthly_child_pilot_main.htm 3] and [http://www.shannonsullivan.com/drwho/serials/a.html 4]. Either these sources are mistaken or Rawlings played the part in one of the unused versions and the BBC Production Paperwork is mistaken.
* Some sources credit the role in the Pilot Episode to [[Fred Rawlings]] [http://www.tnelson.demon.co.uk/cult/a07/a007578.htm 1], [http://nzdwfc.tetrap.com/archive/tsv36/pilotepisode.html 2], [http://www.eofftv.com/episodes/d/doctor_who/1st_doctor/unearthly_child_pilot_main.htm 3] and [http://www.shannonsullivan.com/drwho/serials/a.html 4]. Either these sources are mistaken or Rawlings played the part in one of the unused versions and the BBC Production Paperwork is mistaken.
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Revision as of 11:47, 6 October 2014

A policeman was patrolling the Coal Hill area through Totter's Lane on a foggy night in November 1963. As he passed a junkyard, he shone his torch on its wooden gate, which read "I.M. Foreman — Scrap Merchant — Totters Lane". He paused for a moment, then moved on to continue his patrol.

The policeman did not notice nor bother about sound coming from the TARDIS that was hidden inside the scrap yard. (TV: An Unearthly Child) He had stopped by before and had noticed the box, and had found it curious. He returned the next day to find it gone. (PROSE: Doctor Who and an Unearthly Child)

Behind the scenes

  • The policeman has the honour of being first character to appear on-screen in Doctor Who.
  • Reg Cranfield played the policeman seen during the opening credits of "The Pilot Episode" and "An Unearthly Child" according to the BBC Production Paperwork 1 and 2.
  • Some sources credit the role in the Pilot Episode to Fred Rawlings 1, 2, 3 and 4. Either these sources are mistaken or Rawlings played the part in one of the unused versions and the BBC Production Paperwork is mistaken.