Myth Makers 43 William Hartnell

As the very first Doctor William Hartnell created the character that made Doctor Who a success No other actor made such a lasting contribution to the programme or influenced it so greatly In this special Myth Makers Nicholas Briggs meets Williams friends colleagues and family and explores the personality of this shy complex and private man With contributions from William Russell Carole Ann Ford Maureen OBrien Peter Purves Verity Lambert Michael Craze Anneke Wills Donald Tosh Christopher Barry and a revealing interview with Jack Pitt who was an extra in Doctor Who and shared Williams flat in London Also featured is Jessica Carney who has written a biography of the grandfathers life titled Whos There This is not just a Myth Makers tribute its almost a chance to meet the man himself