Yesterday I talked about Inferno being the real end of the 1960's as far as Doctor Who was concerned.
In several other ways - not least by date - the era ended today in 1969 with Part 10 of The War Games.
This marked the conclusion of the Troughton era, and the end of the monochrome era. It saw the appearances by Frazer Hines as Jamie, and Wendy Padbury as Zoe, as series regulars (they would both be back, briefly, for The Five Doctors, and Jamie would get another full story with The Two Doctors).
This episode is also notable for a significant beginning - the debut appearance by the Time Lords.
2008 saw the return of Rose Tyler in Turn Left. She had been seen briefly in a couple of the Series 4 episodes, but made a full appearance here. It is the series' Doctor-lite story, and very much a showcase for Catherine Tate's not-inconsiderable acting abilities. Bernard Cribbins and Jacqueline King are excellent as well.
Today we remember another triple appearance actor - Ivor Salter. He passed away on this day in 1991, aged 65.
His first appearance was as the Morok Commander in The Space Museum, and this was followed a year later by the more substantial role of Odysseus in The Myth Makers. His final appearance in the show was as police Sergeant Markham in Black Orchid.
A couple of birthdays of note today - David Morrissey (The Next Doctor) is 58, and Will Thorp (The Impossible Planet / The Satan Pit) turns 45.
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