British actor William Russell, beloved for his role in the early days of Doctor Who as companion Ian Chesterton, has died, the Guardian reports.. Russell’s career in television already saw him ...

Doctor Who actor William Russell has died aged 99, it was announced on Tuesday.. Best known for playing school teacher Ian Chesterton in the long-running BBC sci-fi series, he passed away on ...

Ian Chesterton embarked on some of Doctor Who's grandest adventures. These 60s serials encompass many of the classic series' most memorable antagonists, such as the Voord and the Sensorites.

Doctor Who has broken a world record by bringing back William Russell as the Doctor’s companion Ian Chesterton 57 years after he first appeared as the character. Ad.

Doctor Who breaks record for longest gap between TV appearances with William Russell's return as companion Ian Chesterton after 57 years. By KATE DENNETT FOR MAILONLINE. Published: 19:53 EDT, 23 ...

Record breaking William Russell played Ian Chesterton, the charming chemistry teacher who also knew how to handle himself in a fight. Ian and Barbara were always keen to get back home to London ...

William Russell, aka Ian Chesterton - one of the first companions on Doctor Who when it premiered back in 1963 - has passed away at age 99. Published Wed, 05 Jun 2024 05:37:08 -0500 by Adi Tantimedh ...

Doctor Who original cast member William Russell dead at 99. The Sunderland-born actor played schoolteacher Ian Chesterton, Doctor Who’s first male companion, in the first two series of the hit ...

William Russell. Actor William Russell is dead at 99.. The Doctor Who star—who portrayed teacher Ian Chesterton in the BBC series from 1963 to 1965—died on Monday, June 3, The Guardian ...