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dave1976dave1976 Posts: 194
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I was reading the digitalspy cult section about new recruits for Doctor Who series 7, Rupert Graves, Mark Williams and David Bradley, then thought no more about it. The the other night I watched 'Old Tricks' and David Bradley was starring in that. I couldn't help but notice, probably due to his mannerism and hairstyle that he could possibly portray the First Doctor in a special.

How he could look as the First Doctor?

http://dwtrunk.com/davidbradley-william-hartnell.jpg

Only a light-hearted suggestion, nothing serious :)

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    adams66adams66 Posts: 3,945
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    Nicely done picture. An intriguing idea...
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    ListentomeListentome Posts: 9,804
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    That's very good. Certainly looks more Hartnell than Richard Hurndall did.

    As you say, nice for a bit of fun. In reality, I have never been a fan of the idea of recasting previous Doctors. It was a mistake in The Five Doctors imo. :)
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    nattoyakinattoyaki Posts: 7,080
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    Listentome wrote: »
    That's very good. Certainly looks more Hartnell than Richard Hurndall did.

    As you say, nice for a bit of fun. In reality, I have never been a fan of the idea of recasting previous Doctors. It was a mistake in The Five Doctors imo. :)

    It didn't work very well in Timecrash either for me :rolleyes: :p
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    GaaaVINGaaaVIN Posts: 74
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    Very good mock-up there.

    He is very good, distinguished actor with a fine body of work. My temptation is to say, what the hell, give it a go! I mean, if it doesn't work out then there's always fans that can feverishly work it out of cannon.

    I've considered who could play deceased Doctors in the past and had never thought of him for the first doctor so I congratulate you on such fine speculating!
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    dave1976dave1976 Posts: 194
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    Gaaavin, out of interest, who have you considered in the past?

    Another for me is Bradley Walsh as the 2nd Doctor, no idea why, but I just find them both similar.
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    dave1976dave1976 Posts: 194
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    Bradley Walsh as the 2nd Doctor

    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151338435485707&set=o.168705906836&type=1&theater
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    VerenceVerence Posts: 104,593
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    Ryan Stiles http://images4.fanpop.com/image/photos/15000000/Ryan-Stiles-ryan-stiles-15082724-750-1103.jpg

    as the 3rd Doctor??
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 10,649
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    Verence wrote: »
    Ryan Stiles http://images4.fanpop.com/image/photos/15000000/Ryan-Stiles-ryan-stiles-15082724-750-1103.jpg

    as the 3rd Doctor??

    Martin Jarvis for me as the Pertwee incarnation

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/shakespeare/muchadoaboutnothing/images/450x187/martin_jarvis.jpg

    Read on another forum once about somebody who either worked on a project or attended a convention where he attended. Apparently Martin does a very good vocal impression of JP.:)
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    CorwinCorwin Posts: 16,609
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    So is this David Bradley as the First Doctor?
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    EaglestrikerEaglestriker Posts: 3,559
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    Surely that should be a 2013 kind of thing if it happened at all? I think it is just a new character...and I'm also thinking a clearer version of the trailer, due Monday, will dispel this theory.
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    CorwinCorwin Posts: 16,609
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    Eaglestriker wrote: »
    Surely that should be a 2013 kind of thing if it happened at all? I think it is just a new character...and I'm also thinking a clearer version of the trailer, due Monday, will dispel this theory.

    Oh I doubt it is the Doctor but after seeing the talk in the trailer thread and looking for who was meant (pretty sure that is David Bradley) I remembered this thread.
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    sodafountainsodafountain Posts: 16,863
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    dave1976 wrote: »
    I was reading the digitalspy cult section about new recruits for Doctor Who series 7, Rupert Graves, Mark Williams and David Bradley, then thought no more about it. The the other night I watched 'Old Tricks' and David Bradley was starring in that. I couldn't help but notice, probably due to his mannerism and hairstyle that he could possibly portray the First Doctor in a special.

    How he could look as the First Doctor?

    http://dwtrunk.com/davidbradley-william-hartnell.jpg

    Only a light-hearted suggestion, nothing serious :)

    Presume this would be a no no now then, having seen the trailer for Saturdays show.
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    dave1976 wrote: »
    I was reading the digitalspy cult section about new recruits for Doctor Who series 7, Rupert Graves, Mark Williams and David Bradley, then thought no more about it. The the other night I watched 'Old Tricks' and David Bradley was starring in that. I couldn't help but notice, probably due to his mannerism and hairstyle that he could possibly portray the First Doctor in a special.

    How he could look as the First Doctor?

    http://dwtrunk.com/davidbradley-william-hartnell.jpg

    Only a light-hearted suggestion, nothing serious :)

    I think they could do a lot worse than stick a wig on John ''Bergerac'' Nettles
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    CorwinCorwin Posts: 16,609
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    sodafountain wrote: »
    Presume this would be a no no now then, having seen the trailer for Saturdays show.
    Actually I've seen it suggested recently that Bradley should play Hartnell (rather than the First Doctor) in the upcoming Docudrama.
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    CoalHillJanitorCoalHillJanitor Posts: 15,634
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    Corwin wrote: »
    Actually I've seen it suggested recently that Bradley should play Hartnell (rather than the First Doctor) in the upcoming Docudrama.

    There's a rumour going round that he has been cast as Hartnell. Allegedly there was a readthrough today.
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    dave1976dave1976 Posts: 194
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    Okay it is not the actual series, but it still came true, kind of :)

    I think David Bradley will do the part justice!
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    MinkytheDogMinkytheDog Posts: 5,658
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    I claim dibs - http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showpost.php?p=63534962&postcount=22 :D
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    nanscombenanscombe Posts: 16,588
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    Doctor Who drama casts David Bradley as William Hartnell
    Harry Potter actor David Bradley will play "first Doctor" William Hartnell in a BBC drama about Doctor Who's creation to mark its 50th anniversary.

    An Adventure in Space and Time will tell the story of the genesis of the BBC sci-fi drama in the early 1960s.

    Bradley, known to millions for his role as Filch in the Potter series, said he was "absolutely thrilled" to be cast.

    I can't say the name David Bradley meant anything to me, if they'd said Filch however ... :D
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    Alleycat666Alleycat666 Posts: 8,739
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    I can see it working - he's a very good actor.
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    nebogipfelnebogipfel Posts: 8,375
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    MinkytheDog wrote: »
    I claim dibs - http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showpost.php?p=63534962&postcount=22 :D

    dave1976's Feb 2012 OP here outdibs everyone I think? :D
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    MinkytheDogMinkytheDog Posts: 5,658
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    nebogipfel wrote: »
    dave1976's Feb 2012 OP here outdibs everyone I think? :D

    I hadn't seen that - good shout.

    I withdraw my claim and bow to dave"The Master"1976 :)
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