Ian Chesterton is a fictional character in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who and a companion of the First Doctor. He was played in the series by William Russell, and was one of the members of the programme's very first regular cast, appearing in the bulk of the first two seasons from 1963 to 1965. In a film adaptation of one of the serials, Dr. Who and the Daleks (1965), he was played by Roy Castle, but with a very different personality and backstory. Ian appeared in 16 stories (77 episodes).
Character history
Ian Chesterton is a science teacher at the Coal Hill School and works with Barbara Wright, a history teacher. One of their students, Susan Foreman, the granddaughter of the Doctor, shows unusually advanced knowledge of science and history. Attempting to solve the mystery of this "unearthly child," Ian and Barbara follow Susan back home to a junkyard, where they hear her voice coming from what appears to be a police box. When they investigate further, they discover that the police box exterior hides the much larger interior of a time machine known as the TARDIS, and are whisked away on an adventure in time and space with the Doctor and Susan.
Companion Support Group | The Power of the Doctor | Doctor Who
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published: 11 Dec 2022
Ian Chesterton | Power of the Doctor Scenepack
William Russell returned as Ian Chesterton in the 2022 Doctor Who Centenary Special/Power of the Doctor. Here is all of the times he appears or talks.
published: 24 Oct 2022
Ian Chesterton has had enough
Arriving in an unkown location, The Doctor decides to split up the TARDIS crew as they explore. Enlisting Barbara to accompany him, he leaves Ian to look after Susan.
The thing is, Ian's had enough.
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published: 05 Mar 2023
William Russell returns to the role of Ian Chesterton after 34 Years
published: 02 Aug 2013
Ian Chesterton reacts to COVID-19 lockdowns
Ian Chesterton does not enjoy lockdown.
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published: 02 Nov 2021
The Doctor Gets Married | The Aztecs | Doctor Who
Selected by Bruce Glasserman for Throwback Thursday. The First Doctor reveals to Ian Chesterton that he made some cocoa and got married when they arrived in the Aztecs...
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published: 23 Jul 2015
Ian Chesterton is an absolute madman - Classic Who Clip (The Space Museum)
Ian Chesterton, more like Ian Chester-Toned
published: 12 Jul 2023
London 1965 | The Chase | Doctor Who
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published: 19 Jan 2013
Crossfire | Classic Who | Barbara Wright/Ian Chesterton
Barbara Wright/Ian Chesterton - Doctor Who's first and best love story.
published: 12 Feb 2015
Doctor Who: Ian Fights a Morok - The Space Museum
Ian manipulates a Morok and proceeds to get into a fight.
As the Doctor prepares to regenerate, Yaz, Graham and Dan gather with a host of old friends!
'The Power of the Doctor' is streaming now on BBC iPlayer (UK only)...
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As the Doctor prepares to regenerate, Yaz, Graham and Dan gather with a host of old friends!
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Welcome to the Doctor Who Channel! Travel in the TARDIS with clips dating back to the Doctor's first incarnation in 1963, all the way through dozens of regenerations. Including behind-the-scenes footage, exclusive videos and our very own show Doctor Who: The Fan Show - this is the place to find all the best official clips.
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Arriving in an unkown location, The Doctor decides to split up the TARDIS crew as they explore. Enlisting Barbara to accompany him, he leaves Ian to look after ...
Arriving in an unkown location, The Doctor decides to split up the TARDIS crew as they explore. Enlisting Barbara to accompany him, he leaves Ian to look after Susan.
The thing is, Ian's had enough.
#doctorwho #planetofgiants
Arriving in an unkown location, The Doctor decides to split up the TARDIS crew as they explore. Enlisting Barbara to accompany him, he leaves Ian to look after Susan.
The thing is, Ian's had enough.
#doctorwho #planetofgiants
Selected by Bruce Glasserman for Throwback Thursday. The First Doctor reveals to Ian Chesterton that he made some cocoa and got married when they arrived in the...
Selected by Bruce Glasserman for Throwback Thursday. The First Doctor reveals to Ian Chesterton that he made some cocoa and got married when they arrived in the Aztecs...
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Welcome to the Doctor Who Channel! Travel in the TARDIS with clips dating back to the Doctor's first incarnation in 1963, all the way through dozens of regenerations. Including behind-the-scenes footage, exclusive videos and our very own show Doctor Who: The Fan Show - this is the place to find all the best official clips.
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Welcome to the Doctor Who Channel! Travel in the TARDIS with clips dating back to the Doctor's first incarnation in 1963, all the way through dozens of regenerations. Including behind-the-scenes footage, exclusive videos and our very own show Doctor Who: The Fan Show - this is the place to find all the best official clips.
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Arriving in an unkown location, The Doctor decides to split up the TARDIS crew as they explore. Enlisting Barbara to accompany him, he leaves Ian to look after Susan.
The thing is, Ian's had enough.
#doctorwho #planetofgiants
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Welcome to the Doctor Who Channel! Travel in the TARDIS with clips dating back to the Doctor's first incarnation in 1963, all the way through dozens of regenerations. Including behind-the-scenes footage, exclusive videos and our very own show Doctor Who: The Fan Show - this is the place to find all the best official clips.
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Ian Chesterton is a fictional character in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who and a companion of the First Doctor. He was played in the series by William Russell, and was one of the members of the programme's very first regular cast, appearing in the bulk of the first two seasons from 1963 to 1965. In a film adaptation of one of the serials, Dr. Who and the Daleks (1965), he was played by Roy Castle, but with a very different personality and backstory. Ian appeared in 16 stories (77 episodes).
Character history
Ian Chesterton is a science teacher at the Coal Hill School and works with Barbara Wright, a history teacher. One of their students, Susan Foreman, the granddaughter of the Doctor, shows unusually advanced knowledge of science and history. Attempting to solve the mystery of this "unearthly child," Ian and Barbara follow Susan back home to a junkyard, where they hear her voice coming from what appears to be a police box. When they investigate further, they discover that the police box exterior hides the much larger interior of a time machine known as the TARDIS, and are whisked away on an adventure in time and space with the Doctor and Susan.