Casting Update For 'An Adventure In Space & Time'

A few more names have been added to the cast list for the upcoming Doctor Who origin Drama, 'An Adventure In Space And Time.' The production is in it's final week and the finished programme will be shown in November to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Doctor Who.

Cast

William Hartnell David Bradley

Verity Lambert Jessica Raine

Sydney Newman Brian Cox

Waris Hussein Sacha Dhawan

William Russell Jamie Glover

Jacqueline Hill Jemma Powell

Carole Ann Ford Claudia Grant

Delia Derbyshire Sarah Winter

Heather Hartnell Lesley Manville

Patrick Troughton Reece Shearsmith

Jackie Lane Sophie Holt

Peter Hawkins Nicholas Briggs

Mervyn Pinfield Jeff Rawle

Rex Tucker Andrew Woodall

Richard Martin Ian Hollard

Peter Brachacki David Annen

Harry William Russell

Alan Reece Pockney

Writer Mark Gatiss

Director Terry McDonough

Full Casting For 'An Adventure In Space & Time'

The Radio Times recently released the very first official image from the 50th Anniversary Doctor Who origin drama, 'An Adventure In Space and Time.'

The full cast has now been announced:

William Hartnell David Bradley

Verity Lambert Jessica Raine

Sydney Newman Brian Cox

Waris Hussein Sacha Dhawan

William Russell Jamie Glover

Jacqueline Hill Jemma Powell

Carole Ann Ford Claudia Grant

Delia Derbyshire Sarah Winter

Heather Hartnell Lesley Manville

Harry William Russell
Patrick Troughton Reece Shearsmith

Writer Mark Gatiss

Director Terry McDonough

Jemma Powell Cast As Jaqueline Hill In Who Origin Drama 'An Adventure In Space & Time'

It has recently been confirmed by FlashForward Publicity that the actress Jemma Powell is to play Jacqueline Hill in the 50th Anniversary drama An Adventure in Space and Time.

The actress made her cinematic debut in The Hole, and has since appeared in a number of films, including Symmetry of Love, The Seasoning House, and Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland.

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More Casting For "An Adventure In Space And Time"

Sarah Winter

The latest casting reported is that of Delia Derbyshire, the woman who brought the original Doctor Who theme tune to life in 1963. According to talent agency Olivia Bell Management the role will be played by Sarah Winter. 

Casting for the roles of William Hartnell, Sidney Newman, Verity Lambert, Waris Hussein, Ian Chesterton and Carole Ann Ford were announced earlier.

Delia Derbyshire.

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Further Casting Announced For Doctor Who Origin Drama "An Adventure In Space And Time"

The casting has been announced for the parts of William Russell and and Carole Ann Ford in the upcoming 50th Anniversary special origin Drama, 'An Adventure In Space and Time.'

Talent Agency Curtis Brown has confirmed that the part of William Russell who originally played Ian Chesterton has been given to Jamie Glover.

While the part of Carole Ann Ford who originally played Susan Foreman goes to newcomer Claudia Grant. Claudia is represented by the agency of real life granddaughter to William Hartnell, Jessica Carney.

Further casting has already been revealed.

Only the casting of Jaqueline Hill is yet to be announced.

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Cast Announced For Doctor Who Drama An Adventure In Space and Time

It has just been announced that David Bradley (Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Doctor Who) is set to play the first ever Doctor, the iconic William Hartnell in the BBC Two drama ‘An Adventure in Space and Time’.

Jessica Raine

Brian Cox

‘An Adventure in Space and Time' will tell the story of the genesis of Doctor Who - first aired on 23 November 1963 - and the many personalities involved. The BBC’s Head of Drama Sydney Newman, credited with the creation of the show, will be portrayed by Brian Cox (The Bourne Supremacy, The Bourne Identity) and the producer, Verity Lambert, by ‘Call the Midwife’ star Jessica Raine. The director of the first ever episode, ‘An Unearthly Child’, Waris Hussein, will be played by Sacha Dhawan (History Boys, Last Tango In Halifax).

Sacha Dhawan here meeting Waris Hussein himself.

Commenting on his upcoming role, David Bradley, said:

“I’m absolutely thrilled. I first heard about this role from Mark [Gatiss] while watching the Diamond Jubilee flotilla from the roof of the National Theatre. When he asked if I would be interested, I almost bit his hand off! Mark has written such a wonderful script not only about the birth of a cultural phenomenon, but a moment in television’s history. William Hartnell was one of the finest character actors of our time and as a fan I want to make sure that I do him justice. I’m so looking forward to getting started.”

The 90-minute BBC Wales produced drama is written by Mark Gatiss who will also act as executive producer alongside Steven Moffat and Caroline Skinner.

Mark Gatiss, executive producer and writer, said:

“What a cast! I'm utterly delighted that everyone's favourite Time Lord will be in such brilliant and stellar company. We have a terrific team who can't wait to tell the fascinating and surprising story of how the Doctor began his journey through Space and Time.”

Sacha Dhawan with Mark Gatiss and Waris Hussein.

Filming begins at the beginning of February at Television Centre before moving to Wimbledon Studios. It is produced by Matt Strevens (Misfits, Skins) and directed by Terry McDonough (Breaking Bad, The Street).

The casting for William Russell (who played Ian Chesterton), Jaqueline Hill (who played Barbara Wright) and Carole Ann Ford (who played Susan Foreman) has yet to be announced.

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