William Russell Returns to the Role of Ian Chesterton after 34 Years

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William Russel, who played Ian Chesterton in Doctor Who from 1963 to 1965, returned to the role in 1999 for this interesting introductory video to the Crusades.

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Comments

So the Doctor calls him by the wrong name? I guess that would be a lot like Hartnell's Doctor since he frequently muffed his lines. That would make for a good scene, though.

Sheiky06

That will be a neat trick since a lot of those people are dead.

Sheiky06

But he also established it as a "rumor", and so that's just what it is.

OttselSpy24

The problem is RTD with this. He established that Ian and Barbara didn't age because of the Doctor, and are still teachers in modern day London. So it's going to be hard to get William as the actor, seeing as the character hasn't aged.

Markos Kazakos

I've seen that, as well as a "Totter's Lane" sign.

OttselSpy24

There is a pic on Twitter that would seem to hint at an appearance.

us71

To think this great man is still alive he is what nearly 90 now he MUST MUST have a small appearance in the 5oth special!

animelovers000

The Great Intelligence itself was from the classic show anyway. As well as the new opening, very pre-relaunch.

Kayem237

Moffat included more homages to the classic series in the first three episodes of series 5 then Davies did in his entire run as producer ... so maybe stop hating on him.

NaD Herbert

I'm afraid that that was just a rumor... Although if it happens I won't be surprised. :)

OttselSpy24

Louise Jameson and Peter Davison are "in talks" (Along with John Barrowman)

OttselSpy24

It'd be a terrible shame if William didn't at least have a cameo in the 50th Anniversary special. I really hope Moffat just doesn't act like an arrogant shit and actually includes stuff from before 2005....

0MrAnon2

Ian and Barbra and Susan Should Come Back for when the first doctor appears, Yes Steven Moffatt Comfermed that he's bringing back all doctors :)

minimorgan1998

Кто с двачей?

bramin123

Maybe that's who they WANTED you to think of.... MWAH HAH HAH HAH HAH!!!!

nakyer

I've been watching the classic series. I haven't got very far yet, but I really am loving it. Ian returning for the 50th anniversary would be the greatest thing ever.

MissGreyDay

Attention everyone; I accidentally left out quite a bit of this, at least two muinets, so I'm re posting this. Check under the "video responces" section for the full version.

OttselSpy24

Damnit why the hell did they show the grandfather clock at the end?! Everytime I see a grandfather clock I think of the Master...

iLikeTheUDK

That would be such a touching moment. Hopefully they won't miss an opportunity such as that. The guy is already pushing 87. He ain't getter younger, folks!

Violia17

Oh, meh, still, looking up old companions on google just by searching TARDIS......hmmmm....XD

kylephantom4

I'm missing the middle part, so I may repost this one day.

OttselSpy24

No, she said she had heard a rumor saying so. Obviously it wasn't true, or at least wasn't supposed to be taken literally.

OttselSpy24

Wierd, I was pretty sure Sarah Jane said Ian and Barbara, haven't aged a day at the end of "Death of the Doctor"

kylephantom4

I hope Ian returns for the 50th anniversary. I think something simple would be best: The Doctor and Ian, on a parkbench, Ian not knowing who he is talking to. The Doctor thinks about how far he's come since he kidnapped two human school teachers. As he leave, the Doctor calls him "Chatterton". Ian looks up, and think that'd be impossible. Impossible like meeting Marco Polo, giant antz, acid seas, mutants in metal shells, cavemen and boxes that are bigger on the inside. Impossible, but maybe...

mrfipp

Yes.

OttselSpy24

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