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On 23 November 1963, the first episode of Doctor Who was shown.

4 Extra Debut. Doctor Who began on 23rd November 1963. Lucy Burns talks to Carole Ann Ford who played the Time Lord’s grand-daughter, Susan.

On 23rd November 1963, the first episode of one of the world's best loved TV sci-fi programmes was shown. 

But the BBC's debut of Doctor Who was tragically overshadowed by the assassination of US President John F Kennedy.

Lucy Burns speaks to Carole Ann Ford, who played the Timelord's grand-daughter, Susan.   

Presented and produced by Lucy Burns. 

First broadcast on BBC World Service November 2013.

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