Doctor Who has broken a world record by bringing back William Russell as companion Ian Chesterton an incredible 57 years after he first played the character.
Fans were particularly thrilled to see Russell, 98, who was one of the first ever companions in the 1960s, alongside the First Doctor, played by William Hartnell.
Guinness World Records has verified the record, confirming: ‘The longest gap between TV appearances is 57 years 120 days, and was achieved by William Russell as the Doctor Who character Ian Chesterton in the ‘The Power of the Doctor’ episode, which aired on 23 October 2022.’: ‘We’re delighted William Russell, along with other familiar faces, appeared in The Power of the Doctor.
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