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Very sorry to hear that Jean Marsh has passed away. I'm afraid I didn’t see her playing Sara Kingdom in the 1960s, as I was slightly too young for the William Hartnell era of Doctor Who, but I came to appreciate the character in later life.

Although I am a lifelong fan of Doctor Who, I shall always remember her best for her role as Rose Buck in Upstairs, Downstairs, a series that she co-created. Essential Sunday night viewing for my Mum and Nan in the 1970s.

Happy Birthday to Peter Purves.

Although he's best remembered by my generation as a Blue Peter presenter, before that Purves played the 1st Doctor's companion Steven Taylor. As William Hartnell's health declined toward the end of his run on Doctor Who, Purves essentially became the leading man, helping to keep the series on the air. His reward? The BBC sacked him, of course.

Here he is in *that* sweater from 'The Celestial Toymaker.'