Ian Chesterton
Character in the TV series Doctor Who / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ian Chesterton is a fictional character in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who and a companion of the First Doctor. He was played in the series by William Russell and was one of the members of the programme's first regular cast, appearing in much of the first two seasons from 1963 to 1965.[1] In a film adaptation of one of the serials, Dr. Who and the Daleks (1965), he was played by Roy Castle, but with a very different personality and backstory. Ian appeared in 16 stories and 77 episodes. He later returned for a cameo appearance, played once again by Russell, in the 2022 episode "The Power of the Doctor".[2]
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Ian Chesterton | |
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Doctor Who character | |
First appearance | An Unearthly Child (1963) |
Last appearance | "The Power of the Doctor" (2022) |
Portrayed by | William Russell |
Duration | 1963–1965, 2022 |
In-universe information | |
Species | Human |
Affiliation | First Doctor |
Spouse | Barbara Wright |
Home | Earth |
Home era | 20th and 21st centuries |
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