Doctor Who OG Star Wants To Return To The Show For 60th Anniversary

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Doctor Who OG Star Wants To Return To The Show For 60th Anniversary

Key Takeaways

  • Doctor Who has been around for 60 years with over 800 episodes; first aired in 1963 and revived in 2005.
  • The only surviving cast member from the original series expressed interest in joining the 60th-anniversary celebration.
  • Carole Ann Ford played Susan Foreman, the Doctor’s granddaughter in the first series and she hoped to return for the show’s 60th anniversary.

As a long-time enthusiast and devotee of Doctor Who, I can’t help but feel nostalgic and excited about Carole Ann Ford’s expressed desire to revisit her role as Susan Foreman for the show’s 60th anniversary. Her journey with the Doctor began in the early days of this iconic series, and it would be nothing short of a joyous reunion if she were to return.

The long-running television series, known as Doctor Who, is preparing to celebrate its 60th anniversary in November, and one actor from the original series has shown interest in reprising his role for this special occasion.

The British science fiction television show, “Doctor Who,” initially premiered on November 23, 1963, and ran until December 6, 1989. However, it was reintroduced by screenwriter and TV producer Russell T Davies in 2005 and has been airing ever since. Consequently, the show has been a part of our television screens for almost 60 years, boasting more than 800 episodes across all seasons. The first series introduced viewers to the Time Lord character, referred to as the Doctor, who traverses through time and space in a time-traveling spaceship called the TARDIS (Time and Relative Dimension in Space). Notably, the only original cast member from the initial “Doctor Who” series has expressed interest in rejoining the show to celebrate its 60th anniversary.

Initially, the first ‘Doctor Who’ series featured William Hartnell as the First Doctor, Jacqueline Hill as Barbara Wright, William Russell as Ian Chesterton, and Carole Ann Ford portraying Susan Foreman, who was the Doctor’s granddaughter. At that time, Susan was a teenager brimming with curiosity and a thirst for adventure. She embarked on journeys alongside the Doctor in the TARDIS. The present ‘Doctor Who’ series, starring Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor, has referenced Ford’s character on multiple occasions. Recently, at the Luton Comic Con, Ford hinted at her desire to rejoin the series, expressing that it would be “very emotional…very emotional,” according to BBC reports. She further stated, “I’m not sure if I could handle the excitement; it would be overwhelming, it would be intense beyond all comprehension.

At 84 years old, Ford remains the sole original cast member following Russell’s passing in June. Her upcoming return to the series will evoke a wealth of memories with her late co-stars, making it an emotionally charged experience. As she put it, “It’s not simply about coming back; it’s about revisiting all the memories of William Russell, Jackie, Bill [William Hartnell], and others who are no longer here.” She admitted that she might become emotional during these recollections. “I’m reminded more and more that I’m the last one standing, and that thought doesn’t bring me joy,” she shared.

In its latest seasons, the series “Doctor Who” has reintroduced several characters from earlier times. For example, Bonnie Langford reappeared as Melanie “Mel” Bush, a companion of the Sixth and Seventh Doctors, in Gatwa’s tenure as the Fifteenth Doctor. The show often finds ways to bring back characters if the creators so choose. As the show approaches its 60th anniversary, it would be touching to see an original cast member return. Fingers crossed that Davies approves Ford’s cameo in time for the celebration, which is still over a month away.

Doctor Who streams on Disney Plus outside the United Kingdom.

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2024-10-13 15:23