William Hartnell Plaque Unveiling At Ealing Studios, October 2018

On October 14th 2018 the Doctor Who Appreciation Society unveiled a blue plaque in honour of William Hartnell, who amongst many other credits played the original Doctor Who. In this video you can watch highlights of the unveiling at Ealing Studios, (in a temporary indoors location) as well as hear reminiscences from family and colleagues, including William’s daughter Anne.
An extended interview with William’s granddaughter Jessica Carney can be found in our Capitol 3 convention videos.

[@AndrewHsieh96]

I was right next door that day, shame that I missed it though. Nevertheless, William Hartnell will be remembered as *the* Doctor.

[@julessherwood]

Would have been nice if we got an interview with Carole Ann Ford and William Russell who were his first companions but nice tribute to the man who was the original doctor. William Hartnell we salute you. 🍾🍸

[@johnathongurnhill7973]

Thank you Hartnell for bringing everything to life Doctor who is still brilliant to this day

[@MrValeska]

Doctor who fucking sucks are you okay

[@MichaelM28]

Well this aged poorly

[@DoctorRedivivus]

How wonderful! What a worthy tribute to a very fine actor.

[@cjcampbell37]

Watched this on his birthday today. Lovely - Many thanks. William Hartnell, January 8, 1908 - April 23, 1975.

[@tjnewton71]

An absolutely beautiful video...thank you.

[@tapeduk]

A lovely tribute to a great man and great Doctor

[@HaydnGuite]

A wonderful tribute to the man who was the first person to play one of TV's greatest characters. He really did have a career that ranged from comedy to serious drama and we're so lucky we welcomed him into our living rooms. He's still chilling in the great TARDIS in the sky God rest his soul Thanks for this ❤ 😊

[@johngalantini6910]

Captions / Subtitles might be useful on some of those interviews, but an otherwise great doc on the event.

[@anonagain]

Great video - thanks!

[@JustAFilmGuy]

Can really see him in his grandchildren.

[@ronsarcade1448]

Never saw his Grandson before - put on the 1st Doctor wig and it's Billy!

[@andrewbowman4611]

A lovely heartfelt tribute. I swear Jessica Carney is just getting younger!

[@trevorlambert2526]

Nice job guys.

[@therestorationofdrwho1865]

Man, if only Peter could’ve been there to read his speech himself. Would’ve been that much more special.

[@paulmilton5935]

a lovely video thank you to all involved!.

[@MrSontaran3]

Is that Julian Glover with Frank Skinner near the end? Good to see him there!

[@DWASonline]

It is indeed.

[@DWASonline]

Yes it is

[@jearnott]

Marvellous anecdotes!

[@neonatalpenguin]

The more I go back and watch movies from the 40s and 50s, the more I realise what a gifted and versatile actor the first Doctor was. In This Sporting Life, he's a lonely working class closeted gay man. In Hell Drivers, he's a cold-hearted bastard who'll happily put his employees lives at risk to make a quick buck. In Brighton Rock, he's an aging gangster who's terrified of being killed by his younger rivals. In every role he's in, he's completely convincing.

[@chrisdavie8163]

Stop assuming things that aren't there.

[@neonatalpenguin]

@@chrisdavie8163 What the fuck are you talking about, Chris?

[@chrisdavie8163]

I'd love to know what "firm views Hartnell had on things".

[@dickmcwood]

Wah cry about it.

[@artpsych71]

How very lovely.