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

December

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

Unknown Dates

• The Doctor saw the V1 rocket. One of the doodlebug bombs was scooped up and sent to 1971 by TOMITT. (DW: The Time Monster)

Behind the scenes

April

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

May

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

June

• 24 - Julian Holloway was born.

July

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

September

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

October

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