Peter Purves

Peter Purves

  • Birthday: 1939-02-10
  • Place of birth: Lancashire, England, UK

Biography

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. He later became a presenter on the BBC children's programme Blue Peter for eleven years. He has continued to make regular television appearances, including coverage of the Crufts dog show.

Filmography

Robbie

1979

As Narrator

Doctor Who: The Chase

1965

As Steven Taylor / Morton Dill

Doctor Who: The Time Meddler

1965

As Steven Taylor

Doctor Who: Galaxy 4

1965

As Steven Taylor

Doctor Who: The Myth Makers

1965

As Steven Taylor

Doctor Who: The Ark

1966

As Steven Taylor

Doctor Who: The Gunfighters

1966

As Steven Taylor

Doctor Who: The Savages

1966

As Steven Taylor

B.P. Confidential

1998

As Self

Doctor Who: Galaxy 4

2021

As Steven (voice)

Talking Doctor Who

2023

As Himself (archive footage)

The Native Hue of Resolution

2013

As Self - Narrator (voice)

Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker

2024

As Steven Taylor (voice)

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