Doctor Who: The Newbies Guide
An Unearthly Child
This was the first ever Doctor Who story, beginning Season One.
It is sometimes called 100,000 BC (the final working title) or The Tribe of Gum (an earlier working title - used for the script book).
Where does this fit?
This happens at the start of the series.
Story Arcs
As the first ever Doctor Who story, this is pretty much standalone, though it does set up the character arcs for the Doctor, Ian and Barbara.
Doctor
The first Doctor looks like a human in his sixties. He is physically quite frail, but has a keen intellect. He is paternalistic towards his granddaughter, and has a degree of arrogance towards others. This is his first appearance.
Companion(s)
Susan Foreman is the Doctor's granddaughter. Susan adopted the surname Foreman whilst staying on Earth during 1963. This is her first appearance.
Ian Chesterton is a science teacher from Coal Hill School, 1963. This is his first appearance.
Barbara Wright is a history teacher from Coal Hill School, 1963. This is her first appearance.
Recurring and Historical Characters
None.
Recommended Viewing
None.
Recommended Reading
None.
Recommended Listening
None.
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