Radio 2 Celebrates Doctor Who At 60

In part one of this two-part documentary, Jo Whiley takes a trip through the Whoniverse to discover the amazing stories behind the rise and fall of a British institution.

Along the way, she'll hear how the changing attitudes of Britain have been reflected through the Tardis in a tale that features Dalekmania, Dad's Army, Mary Whitehouse, Ridley Scott, The Cybermen, Hans Zimmer, The Beatles and the JFK assassination as the Doctor and his companions are thrown into a world of sexism, racial tension and intrigue.

We'll also hear new and archive interviews from Doctors and companions past and present, including Peter Capaldi, Patrick Troughton, William Hartnell, Tom Baker, Jon Pertwee, Sophie Aldred, Bonnie Langford, Peter Davison, Sylvester McCoy, Louise Jameson and showrunner Russell T Davies.

Jo Whiley discovers the amazing stories behind the rise and fall of a British institution.

Britain has changed immeasurably over the last 60 years, but ever since Radio 2 launched in 1967, it has existed in the same timeline as - ¦ The Doctor.

In part one of this two part documentary, Jo Whiley takes a trip through the Whoniverse to discover the amazing stories behind the rise and fall of a British institution.

Along the way she'll hear how the changing attitudes of Britain have been reflected through the Tardis, in a tale that features Dalekmania, Dad's Army, Mary Whitehouse, Ridley Scott, The Cybermen, Hans Zimmer, The Beatles and the JFK assassination. As the Doctor and his companions are thrown into a world of sexism, racial tension and intrigue. Along the way we'll hear new and archive interviews from Doctors and companions past and present including Peter Capaldi, Patrick Troughton, William Hartnell, Tom Baker, Jon Pertwee, Sophie Aldred, Bonnie Langford, Peter Davison, Sylvester McCoy, Louise Jameson, Nick Briggs and show runner Russell T Davies.

Britain has changed immeasurably over the last 60 years, but ever since Radio 2 launched in 1967, it has existed in the same timeline a

Radio 2 Celebrates Doctor Who At 60

Britain has changed immeasurably over the last 60 years, but ever since Radio 2 launched in 1967, it has existed in the same timeline a

Radio 2 Celebrates Doctor Who At 60

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Britain has changed immeasurably over the last 60 years, but ever since Radio 2 launched in 1967, it has existed in the same timeline a

Britain has changed immeasurably over the last 60 years, but ever since Radio 2 launched in 1967, it has existed in the same timeline a Radio 2 Celebrates Doctor Who At 60

Along the way we hear never before heard tales from the teams behind the hugely successful reboot including Russell T Davies, Steven Moffat and Chris Chibnall, plus Doctors and companions past and present including Matt Smith, David Tennant, Jodie Whittaker, Christopher Eccleston, Peter Capaldi, Sophie Aldred, Bonnie Langford, Ncuti Gatwa, Sylvester McCoy, Matt Lucas, John Simm, Billie Piper and Kylie.

Jo Whiley tells the behind the scenes tale of the regeneration of Doctor Who.

From its cancellation in 1989 to its place at the forefront of the TV schedule, Jo Whiley has a behind the scenes look at the regeneration of our favourite Time Lord

Along the way we'll be hearing never before heard tales from the teams behind the hugely successful reboot including Russell T Davies, Steven Moffat and Chris Chibnall, plus Doctors and companions past and present including Matt Smith, David Tennant, Jodie Whittaker, Christopher Eccleston, Peter Capaldi, Sophie Aldred, Bonnie Langford, Ncuti Gatwa, Sylvester McCoy, Matt Lucas, John Simm, Billie Piper and Kylie.

The music includes composer Murray Gold's best-known Doctor Who themes, including I Am the Doctor, The Long Song, Doomsday and Abigail's Song (Silence Is All You Know). The classic years of Doctor Who are also featured by the Radiophonic Workshop's Mark Ayres and Peter Howell as they hark back to the days of the Sea Devils, City of Death and The Five Doctors. And there are brand new works premiered including The Woman Who Fell to Earth, a full-length suite composed by Segun Akinola and three of Murray Gold's new works. These are heard here for the very first time before making their debut in the new season of Doctor Who in 2024.

Plus, Jo talks to the three Doctor Who showrunners of the modern era: Russell T. Davies, Chris Chibnall and Steven Moffat.

Jo Whiley presents this unique performance from Cardiff's Hoddinott Hall.

Jo Whiley presents this unique performance from Cardiff's Hoddinott Hall starring the BBC NOW & the BBC Singers, and featuring Russell T. Davies, Chris Chibnall and Steven Moffat.

The music includes composer Murray Gold's best-known Doctor Who themes, including I Am the Doctor, The Long Song, Doomsday and Abigall's Song (Silence Is All You Know). The classic years of Doctor Who are also featured by the Radiophonic Workshop's Mark Ayres and Peter Howell as they hark back to the days of the Sea Devils, City of Death and The Five Doctors. And there are brand new works premiered including The Woman Who Fell to Earth, a full-length suite composed by Segun Akinola and three of Murray Gold's new works. These are heard here for the very first time before making their debut in the new season of Doctor Who in 2024.

The music includes composer Murray Gold's best known Doctor Who themes including I Am The Doctor, The Long Song, Doomsday and Abigall's Song (Silence Is All You Know). The classic years of Doctor Who are also featured by the Radiophonic Workshop's Mark Ayres and Peter Howell as they hark back to the days of the Sea Devils, City of Death and The Five Doctors. And there are brand new works premiered including The Woman Who Fell To Earth, a full length suite composed by Segun Akinola and 3 of Murray Gold's new works. These are heard here for the very first time before making their debut in the new season of Doctor Who in 2024.

Janet Fielding takes us through the music and artists that have sound-tracked her life.

Janet Fielding, who starred as Doctor Who companion Tegan Jovanka, takes us through the music and artists that have sound-tracked her life.

Sophie Aldred, who played Doctor Who companion Ace, picks her favourite tracks.

Bonnie Langford, who played Doctor Who companion Mel Bush, shares her favourite tracks.

Doctor Who newcomer Ruth Madeley picks the songs that have soundtracked her life.

Doctor Who newcomer Ruth Madeley picks and talks about the songs that have soundtracked her life.

Andrew's selection is a wonderfully eclectic mix from an early Bugsy Malone favourite to the brilliance of Talking Heads, via Kendrick Lamar and Arcade Fire! All this is woven together with warmth and charm - who knew Spider-Man was so funky!

Actor Andrew Garfield chooses the tracks that have soundtracked his life and career.

Oscar nominated actor Andrew Garfield has raided his entire record collection to create a very personal mix-tape for us! From Talking Heads to Kendrick Lamar, a brilliant mix!