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Doctor Who News 1964

Doctor Who News from 1964

Carole Ann Ford would depart from her role as Susan Foreman

Trade paper Television Today announced that Carole Ann Ford would depart from her role as Susan Foreman

12th March 1964

London Filming with the Daleks

The Dalek Invasion of Earth was the first major location shoot for Doctor Who. Filming in 35mm began at Trafalgar Square at around 5:30 a.m. on 23 August 1964

23rd August 1964

Camera tests held for Vicki role

Camera tests held for Vicki role (Maureen O’Brien auditions)

14th September 1964

Maureen O’Brien is cast as Vicki

Casting announcement of Maureen O’Brien as Vicki

10th November 1964

Photocall/publicity held to promote Vicki & The Rescue

Photocall/publicity held to promote Vicki & The Rescue

1st December 1964