Peter Purves
Acting
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.
Known for
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movieDoctor Who: The Savages
2025
Steven Taylor (voice)
movieDoctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker
2024
Steven Taylor (voice)
movieTalking Doctor Who
2023
Self (archive footage)
tvTales of the Tardis
2023
Steven Taylor
movieDoctor Who: Galaxy 4
2021
Steven (voice)
movieThe Native Hue of Resolution
2013
Self - Narrator (voice)
tvCelebrity Antiques Road Trip
2011
Self - Participant
movieThe Ties That Bind Us
2008
Steven Taylor (archive footage)
tvThe Office
2001
Peter Purves
tvReady, Steady, Cook
1994
Self - Guest
tvEastEnders
1985
Presenter
movieDoctor Who: Resurrection of the Daleks
1984
Steven Taylor (archive footage) (uncredited)
Bullseye
1979
Self - Presenter
movieRobbie
1979
Narrator
movieDoctor Who: The Savages
1966
Steven Taylor
movieDoctor Who: The Gunfighters
1966
Steven Taylor
movieDoctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker
1966
Steven Taylor
movieDoctor Who: The Ark
1966
Steven Taylor
movieDoctor Who: The Daleks' Master Plan
1965
Steven Taylor
movieDoctor Who: The Myth Makers
1965
Steven Taylor
movieDoctor Who: Galaxy 4
1965
Steven Taylor
movieDoctor Who: The Time Meddler
1965
Steven Taylor
movieDoctor Who: The Chase
1965
Steven Taylor / Morton Dill
tvTheatre 625
1964
Private
tvDoctor Who
1963
Morton Dill / Steven Taylor
tvBlue Peter
1958
Self - Guest
