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The Classic Years...

Jo is joined by fans, stars and writers of Doctor Who as she takes a trip through the Whoniverse to discover the amazing stories behind the rise and fall of a British institution

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鈥� 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鈥檚 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鈥檒l 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.

57 minutes

Last on

Sat 18 May 2024 01:00
大象传媒 Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Martin Slavin

    Space Adventure Part 2

  • Ron Grainer & His Orchestra

    Old Ned ('Steptoe And Son' Theme Tune)

  • JAY-Z

    What More Can I Say

  • The Beatles

    Please Please Me

    • 1962-1966.
    • Apple.
    • 7.

  • The Go Go's

    I'm Gonna Spend My Christmas With A Dalek

  • The Beatles

    Ticket to ride

    • The Beatles - 1.
    • Apple.
    • 009.

  • Brian Hodgson

    Dalek Control Room

  • 大象传媒 Radiophonic Workshop

    DR WHO Theme (1963)

  • Tommy Reilly

    Trade Wind Hornpipe

  • Bud Flanagan & The Band of the Coldstream Guards

    Who Do You Think You Are Kidding Mr Hitler?

  • Carl Douglas

    Kung Fu Fighting

  • Jon Pertwee

    Who is the Doctor

  • Paul Reade

    Play School Theme

  • Johnny Pearson

    All Creatures Great And Small

  • Ron Grainer

    Doctor Who (1980 Arrangement)

    Music Arranger: Peter Howell. Performer: The 大象传媒 Radiophonic Workshop.

  • Who Cares?

    Doctor in Distress

  • Luciano Pavarotti

    Nessun Dorma

  • Keff McCulloch

    Doctor Who Theme

Broadcasts

  • Sat 18 Nov 2023 01:00
    大象传媒 Radio 2
  • Sat 23 Dec 2023 01:00
    大象传媒 Radio 2
  • Sat 18 May 2024 01:00
    大象传媒 Radio 2