Doctor Who @ 60: The Classic Years (documentary)
Doctor Who @ 60: The Classic Years was a documentary about the "classic" years of Doctor Who, between 1963 and 1989, broadcast on BBC Radio 2 and subsequently made available on BBC Sounds as part of Radio 2 Celebrates Doctor Who at 60. It was the first of a two-part documentary series, the second part being The Modern Era.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
Britain has changed immeasurably over the last 60 years, but ever since Radio 2 launched in 1967, it has existed in the same timeline as… The Doctor.
In part one of this two-part documentary, Jo Whiley takes a trip through the Whoniverse to discover the amazing stories behind the rise and fall of a British institution.
Along the way, she'll hear how the changing attitudes of Britain have been reflected through the Tardis in a tale that features Dalekmania, Dad’s Army, Mary Whitehouse, Ridley Scott, The Cybermen, Hans Zimmer, The Beatles and the JFK assassination as the Doctor and his companions are thrown into a world of sexism, racial tension and intrigue.
We’ll also hear new and archive interviews from Doctors and companions past and present, including Peter Capaldi, Patrick Troughton, William Hartnell, Tom Baker, Jon Pertwee, Sophie Aldred, Bonnie Langford, Peter Davison, Sylvester McCoy, Louise Jameson and showrunner Russell T Davies.[1]
Main subject[[edit] | [edit source]]
The "classic era" of Doctor Who from 1963 to 1989.
Topics covered[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
People interviewed[[edit] | [edit source]]
All interviews were via archive recordings.[1]
- Peter Capaldi
- Patrick Troughton
- William Hartnell
- Tom Baker
- Jon Pertwee
- Sophie Aldred
- Bonnie Langford
- Peter Davison
- Sylvester McCoy
- Louise Jameson
- Russell T Davies
more to be added
Releases[[edit] | [edit source]]
Broadcasts[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Classic Years… was first broadcast on BBC Radio 2 on 18 November 2023 at 1:00am. It will be broadcast again on 23 December 2023, also at 1:00am on BBC Radio 4.[1]
BBC Sounds[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Classic Years… was also available on BBC Sounds following the initial broadcast.[2]
References[[edit] | [edit source]]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 BBC Radio 2 - Radio 2 Celebrates Doctor Who at 60, The Classic Years…. bbc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 9 December 2023. Retrieved on 9 December 2023.
- ↑ Radio 2 Celebrates Doctor Who at 60, The Classic Years… - BBC Sounds. BBC Sounds (18 November 2023). Archived from the original on 9 December 2023. Retrieved on 9 December 2023.
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Official The Classic Years… listing on bbc.co.uk
- Official The Classic Years… listing on BBC Sounds
