It’s Doctor Who’s 60th Anniversary Today

The clock has officially stuck midnight in the UK and the big day has arrived. Yes, today our favourite TV show celebrates its 60th anniversary.

At 5.16pm on the 23rd November 1963 the BBC premiered An Unearthly Child and UK television viewers were introduced to the incredible world of Doctor Who for the first time.

William Hartnell was the Doctor, a strange old man who could travel through space and time in his blue police box. Little did anyone know that this was just the first incarnation of a character who would become so iconic and still be here 60 years later.

While no anniversary special is airing today, nostalgic fans might want to check out the special colorised version of The Daleks, airing at 7.30pm on BBC4.

Russell T Davies did also tell fans to keep an eye out, so perhaps something special might be released.

In the meantime, happy anniversary, Doctor Who!