1944

Events

World War II continued throughout this year.

History of the Doctor Who Universe

February

• The Second Doctor, Polly, Ben and Jamie visited France during its occupation by Nazi Germany. (CC: Resistance)

October

• The Seventh Doctor and Ace arrived at Colditz Castle and were taken prisoner by the Nazis. Elizabeth Klein, a time traveller from the 1965 of an alternative timeline in which Nazi Germany won the Second World War, arrived in Colditz Castle using the Doctor's TARDIS. She intended to bring the Doctor back with her to her own time. (BFA: Colditz)

June

• Winston Churchill is kidnapped by galaxy showman Vorgenson and is transported to London 2010, where he is used to attract the attention of The Eleventh Doctor. When The Doctor defeats Vorgenson, Churchill is returned to his original time.

December

• 15: The Doctor, Samantha Jones and Fitz Kreiner visit the Battle of the Bulge. (EDA:Autumn Mist)

Behind the scenes

April

• 8 - Hywel Bennett, who played Rynian in DW: The Chase, is born in Garnant, Carmarthenshire, Wales.
• 9 - Peter Messaline is born.

May

• 24 - Fiona Walker, who played Kala in DW: The Keys of Marinus, and Lady Peinforte in DW: Silver Nemesis, is born in London.
• 28 - Faith Brown is born.
• 28 - Patricia Quinn is born.

June

• 24 - Julian Holloway is born.

July

• 17 - Catherine Schell is born.
• 28 - Richard Hartley is born.

September

• 22 - Frazer Hines, who portrayed companion Jamie McCrimmon, is born in Horsforth, Yorkshire, England.
• 29 - Isla Blair is born.

October

• 28 - Doctor Who actor Ian Marter, who played companion Harry Sullivan, is born.