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Peter Purves
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: Peter John Purves (born 10 February 1939) is an English television presenter and actor. He played Steven Taylor in Doctor Who under the First Doctor, a role he continued to play in audio dramas for Big Finish Productions
Born
: Fri, Feb 10 1939
Birthplace
: Lancashire, England, UK
Peter Purves is
85
years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)
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Doctor Who: The Savages
Peter Purves will be
86
in Doctor Who: The Savages
as 'Steven Taylor (voice)'.
Movie Released:
Mon, Mar 24 2025
Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker
Peter Purves was
85
in Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker
as 'Steven Taylor (voice)'.
Movie Released:
Sat, Mar 02 2024
Talking Doctor Who
Peter Purves was
84
in Talking Doctor Who
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released:
Wed, Nov 01 2023
Doctor Who: Galaxy 4
Peter Purves was
82
in Doctor Who: Galaxy 4
as 'Steven (voice)'.
Movie Released:
Mon, Nov 15 2021
Behind the Sofa - Season 14
Peter Purves was
81
in Behind the Sofa - Season 14
Movie Released:
Mon, May 04 2020
The Doctors: The William Hartnell Years
Peter Purves was
78
in The Doctors: The William Hartnell Years
Movie Released:
Thu, Jun 01 2017
The Native Hue of Resolution
Peter Purves was
74
in The Native Hue of Resolution
as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released:
Sat, Dec 21 2013
The Story of Doctor Who
Peter Purves was
64
in The Story of Doctor Who
Movie Released:
Tue, Dec 30 2003
Myth Makers 43: William Hartnell
Peter Purves was
60
in Myth Makers 43: William Hartnell
Movie Released:
Wed, Jun 02 1999
B.P. Confidential
Peter Purves was
59
in B.P. Confidential
as 'Self'.
Movie Released:
Mon, Nov 16 1998
Round Trip to Glasgow
Peter Purves was
42
in Round Trip to Glasgow
as 'Self'.
Movie Released:
Fri, Jan 01 1982
Robbie
Peter Purves was
39
in Robbie
as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released:
Tue, Jan 02 1979
Doctor Who: The Savages
Peter Purves was
27
in Doctor Who: The Savages
as 'Steven Taylor'.
Movie Released:
Sat, Jun 18 1966
Doctor Who: The Gunfighters
Peter Purves was
27
in Doctor Who: The Gunfighters
as 'Steven Taylor'.
Movie Released:
Sat, May 21 1966
Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker
Peter Purves was
27
in Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker
as 'Steven Taylor'.
Movie Released:
Sat, Apr 23 1966
Doctor Who: The Ark
Peter Purves was
27
in Doctor Who: The Ark
as 'Steven Taylor'.
Movie Released:
Sat, Mar 26 1966
Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve
Peter Purves was
27
in Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve
as 'Steven Taylor'.
Movie Released:
Sat, Feb 26 1966
Doctor Who: The Daleks' Master Plan
Peter Purves was
26
in Doctor Who: The Daleks' Master Plan
as 'Steven Taylor'.
Movie Released:
Sat, Jan 29 1966
Doctor Who: The Myth Makers
Peter Purves was
26
in Doctor Who: The Myth Makers
as 'Steven Taylor'.
Movie Released:
Sat, Nov 06 1965
Doctor Who: Galaxy 4
Peter Purves was
26
in Doctor Who: Galaxy 4
as 'Steven Taylor'.
Movie Released:
Sat, Oct 02 1965
Doctor Who: The Time Meddler
Peter Purves was
26
in Doctor Who: The Time Meddler
as 'Steven Taylor'.
Movie Released:
Sat, Jul 24 1965
Doctor Who: The Chase
Peter Purves was
26
in Doctor Who: The Chase
as 'Steven Taylor / Morton Dill'.
Movie Released:
Sat, Jun 26 1965
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Sorted by Release Date
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Tales of the Tardis
Peter Purves was
84
+
in Tales of the Tardis
as 'Steven Taylor'.
TV Show Released:
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 01 2023
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Peter Purves was
72
+
in Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
as 'Self - Participant'.
TV Show Released:
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 24 2011
Let's Dance for Comic Relief
Peter Purves was
70
+
in Let's Dance for Comic Relief
as 'Self'.
TV Show Released:
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 21 2009
That's What I Call Television
Peter Purves was
68
+
in That's What I Call Television
TV Show Released:
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 30 2007
Death By...
Peter Purves was
64
+
in Death By...
as 'Self'.
TV Show Released:
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 23 2003
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Peter Purves was
63
+
in Harry Hill's TV Burp
TV Show Released:
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 14 2002
The Office
Peter Purves was
62
+
in The Office
as 'Peter Purves'.
TV Show Released:
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 09 2001
Fantasy World Cup
Peter Purves was
59
+
in Fantasy World Cup
as 'Self'.
TV Show Released:
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 09 1998
Ready Steady Cook
Peter Purves was
55
+
in Ready Steady Cook
as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released:
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 24 1994
EastEnders
Peter Purves was
46
+
in EastEnders
as 'Presenter'.
TV Show Released:
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 19 1985
Surprise, Surprise
Peter Purves was
45
+
in Surprise, Surprise
as 'Self'.
TV Show Released:
First Air Date
Sun, May 06 1984
Bullseye
Peter Purves was
40
+
in Bullseye
as 'Self - Presenter'.
TV Show Released:
First Air Date
Fri, May 04 1979
BBC Play of the Month
Peter Purves was
26
+
in BBC Play of the Month
TV Show Released:
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 19 1965
Doctor Who: Lost in Time
Peter Purves was
26
+
in Doctor Who: Lost in Time
as 'Steven'.
TV Show Released:
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 27 1965
Doctor Who
Peter Purves was
24
+
in Doctor Who
as 'Morton Dill, Steven, Steven Taylor'.
TV Show Released:
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963
Z-Cars
Peter Purves was
22
+
in Z-Cars
TV Show Released:
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 02 1962
Blue Peter
Peter Purves was
19
+
in Blue Peter
as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released:
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 16 1958
Dixon of Dock Green
Peter Purves was
16
+
in Dixon of Dock Green
as 'Brian'.
TV Show Released:
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 09 1955
Babble
Peter Purves will be
85+
in Babble
TV Show Released:
First Air Date
Unreleased
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