1965 (releases)

January

 * A paperback edition of the novelisation Doctor Who in an Exciting Adventure with the Daleks was published by Armada Books.
 * 2 January - "The Powerful Enemy", the first episode of The Rescue, debuted on BBC1.
 * 4 January - The ninth part of The Klepton Parasites was first published in TV Comic.
 * 9 January - "Desperate Measures", the second and final episode of The Rescue, debuted on BBC1.
 * 11 January - The tenth and final part of the story The Klepton Parasites was first published in TV Comic.
 * 16 January - "The Slave Traders", the first episode of The Romans, debuted on BBC1.
 * 18 January - The first part of The Therovian Quest was first published in TV Comic.
 * 23 January - "All Roads Lead to Rome", the second episode of The Romans, debuted on BBC1.
 * 23 January - The first part of Genesis of Evil was first published in the first issue of TV Century 21, kicking off what was latterly called The Dalek Chronicles.
 * 25 January - The second part of The Therovian Quest was first published in TV Comic.
 * 30 January - "Conspiracy", the third episode of The Romans, debuted on BBC1.
 * 30 January - The second part of Genesis of Evil was published in TV Century 21.

February

 * 1 February - The third part of The Therovian Quest was first published in TV Comic.
 * 6 February - "Inferno", the fourth and final episode of The Romans, debuted on BBC1.
 * 6 February - The fourth and final part of Genesis of Evil was published in TV Century 21.
 * 8 February - The fourth part of The Therovian Quest was first published in TV Comic.
 * 11 February - The third Radio Times Doctor Who cover (dated February 13-19) featured the upcoming The Web Planet with a photo of the Zarbi and the Vortis landscape.
 * 13 February - "The Web Planet", the first episode of The Web Planet, debuted on BBC1.
 * 13 February - The first part of Power Play was first published in TV Century 21.
 * 15 February - The fifth part of The Therovian Quest was first published in TV Comic.
 * 20 February - "The Zarbi", the second episode of The Web Planet, debuted on BBC1.
 * 20 February - The second part of Power Play was first published in TV Century 21.
 * 22 February - The sixth and final part of The Therovian Quest was first published in TV Comic.
 * 27 February - "Escape to Danger", the third episode of The Web Planet, debuted on BBC1.
 * 27 February - The third part of Power Play was first published in TV Century 21.
 * 27 February - The third part of Power Play was first published in TV Century 21.

March

 * The Earthlings released the single "Landing of the Daleks"/"March of the Robots" on Parlophone Records.
 * 1 March - The first part of The Hijackers of Thrax was first published in TV Comic.
 * 6 March - "Crater of Needles", the fourth episode of The Web Planet, debuted on BBC1.
 * 6 March - The fourth part of Power Play was first published in TV Century 21.
 * 8 March - The second part of The Hijackers of Thrax was first published in TV Comic.
 * 13 March - "Invasion", the fifth episode of The Web Planet, debuted on BBC1.
 * 13 March - The fifth part of Power Play was first published in TV Century 21.
 * 15 March - The third and final part of The Hijackers of Thrax was first published in TV Comic.
 * 20 March - "The Centre", the sixth and final episode of The Web Planet, debuted on BBC1.
 * 20 March -The sixth part of Power Play was first published in TV Century 21.
 * 22 March - The first part of On the Web Planet was first published in TV Comic.
 * 27 March - "The Lion", the first episode of The Crusade, debuted on BBC1.
 * 27 March - The sixth and final part of Power Play was first published in TV Century 21.
 * 29 March - The second part of On the Web Planet was first published in TV Comic.

April

 * 3 April - "The Knight of Jaffa", the second episode of The Crusade, debuted on BBC1.
 * 3 April - The first part of Duel of the Daleks was first published in TV Century 21.
 * 5 April - The third part of On the Web Planet was first published in TV Comic.
 * 10 April - "The Wheel of Fortune", the second episode of The Crusade, debuted on BBC1.
 * 10 April - The second part of Duel of the Daleks was first published in TV Century 21.
 * 12 April - The fourth part of On the Web Planet was first published in the of TV Comic.
 * 17 April - "The Warlords", the fourth and final episode of The Crusade, debuted on BBC1.
 * 17 April - Th third part of Duel of the Daleks was first published in TV Century 21.
 * 19 April - The fifth part of On the Web Planet was first published in TV Comic.
 * 24 April - "The Space Museum", the first episode of The Space Museum, debuted on BBC1.
 * 24 April - The fourth part of  Duel of the Daleks was first published in TV Century 21.
 * 26 April - The sixth and final part of On the Web Planet was first published in TV Comic.

May

 * 1 May - "The Dimensions of Time", the second episode of The Space Museum, debuted on BBC1.
 * 1 May - The fifth part of Duel of the Daleks was first published in TV Century 21.
 * 3 May - The first part of The Gyros Injustice was first published in TV Comic.
 * 8 May - "The Search", the third episode of The Space Museum, debuted on BBC1.
 * 8 May - The sixth part of Duel of the Daleks was first published in TV Century 21.
 * 10 May - The second part of The Gyros Injustice was first published in TV Comic.
 * 15 May - "The Final Phase", the fourth and final episode of The Space Museum, debuted on BBC1.
 * 15 May - The seventh and final part of Duel of the Daleks was first published in TV Century 21.
 * 17 May - The third part of The Gyros Injustice was first published in TV Comic.
 * 22 May - "The Executioners", the first episode of The Chase, debuted on BBC1.
 * 22 May - The first part of The Amaryll Challenge was first published in TV Century 21.
 * 24 May - The fourth part of The Gyros Injustice was first published in TV Comic.
 * 29 May - "The Death of Time", the second episode of The Chase, debuted on BBC1.
 * 29 May - The second part of The Amaryll Challenge was first published in TV Century 21.
 * 31 May - The fifth part of The Gyros Injustice was first published in TV Comic.

June

 * 5 June - "Flight Through Eternity", the third episode of The Chase, debuted on BBC1.
 * 5 June - The third part of The Amaryll Challenge was first published in TV Century 21.
 * 7 June - The sixth and final part of The Gyros Injustice was first published in TV Comic.
 * 12 June - "Journey into Terror", the fourth episode of The Chase, debuted on BBC1.
 * 12 June - The fourth part of The Amaryll Challenge was first published in TV Century 21.
 * 14 June - The first part of Challenge of the Piper was first published in TV Comic.
 * 17 June - The Dalek Painting Book was published by Souvenir Press and Panther Books. A massive 350,000 copies were printed.
 * 19 June - "The Death of Doctor Who", the fifth episode of The Chase, debuted on BBC1.
 * 19 June - The fifth part of The Amaryll Challenge was first published in TV Century 21.
 * 21 June - The second part of Challenge of the Piper was first published in TV Comic.
 * 25 June - Dr. Who and the Daleks, a colour feature film loosely based upon The Daleks, was released, featuring the debut of Peter Cushing as Dr. Who.
 * 26 June - "The Planet of Decision", the sixth and final episode of The Chase, debuted on BBC1.
 * 26 June - The sixth part of The Amaryll Challenge was first published in TV Century 21.
 * 28 June - The third part of Challenge of the Piper was first published in TV Comic.

July

 * The pop single "Who's Who", performed by Roberta Tovey, was released on Polydor.
 * July - Jack Dorsey and His Orchestra released the single "Dance of the Daleks" on Polydor.
 * 3 July - "The Watcher", the first episode of The Time Meddler, debuted on BBC1.
 * 3 July - The seventh and final part of The Amaryll Challenge was first published in TV Century 21.
 * 5 July - The fourth part of Challenge of the Piper was first published in TV Comic.
 * 10 July - "The Meddling Monk", the second episode of The Time Meddler, debuted on BBC1.
 * 10 July - The first part of The Penta Ray Factor was first published in TV Century 21.
 * 12 July - The fifth and final part of Challenge of the Piper was first published in TV Comic.
 * 17 July - "A Battle of Wits", the third episode of The Time Meddler, debuted on BBC1.
 * 17 July - The second part of The Penta Ray Factor was first published in TV Century 21.
 * 19 July - The first part of Moon Landing was first published in TV Comic.
 * 24 July - "Checkmate", the fourth and final episode of The Time Meddler and of season 2, debuted on BBC1.
 * 24 July - The third part of The Penta Ray Factor was first published in TV Century 21.
 * 26 July - The second part of Moon Landing was first published in TV Comic.
 * 31 July - The fourth part of The Penta Ray Factor was first published in TV Century 21.

August

 * Paint and Draw the Film of Dr. Who and the Daleks was published by Souvenir Press. Again, some 350,000 copies were printed.
 * 2 August - The third and final part of Moon Landing was first published in TV Comic.
 * 7 August - The fifth part of The Penta Ray Factor was first published in TV Century 21.
 * 9 August - The first part of Time in Reverse was first published in TV Comic.
 * 14 August - The sixth part of The Penta Ray Factor was first published in TV Century 21.
 * 16 August - The second part of Time in Reverse was first published in TV Comic.
 * 21 August - The seventh part of The Penta Ray Factor was first published in TV Century 21.
 * 23 August - The third and final part of Time in Reverse was first published in TV Comic.
 * 28 August - The eighth and final part of The Penta Ray Factor was first published in TV Century 21.
 * 30 August - The first part of Lizardworld was first published in TV Comic.

September

 * The first Doctor Who annual, Dr Who Annual 1966, was published by World Distributors, Ltd.
 * 1 September - The TV Comic Annual 1966 containing Prisoners of the Kleptons and The Caterpillar Men was released.
 * 4 September - The first part of Plague of Death was first published by TV Century 21.
 * 6 September - The second part of Lizardworld was first published in TV Comic.
 * 11 September - "Four Hundred Dawns", the first episode of Galaxy 4 and of Season 3, debuted on BB1.
 * 11 September - The second part of Plague of Death was first published by TV Century 21.
 * 13 September - The third part of Lizardworld was first published in TV Comic.
 * 16 September - Doctor Who and the Zarbi was first published by Frederick Muller.
 * 18 September - "Trap of Steel", the second episode of Galaxy 4, debuted on BBC1.
 * 18 September - The third part of Plague of Death was first published by TV Century 21.
 * 18 September - The RAF Finningley Airshow special was first released.
 * 20 September - The fifth and final part of Lizardworld was first published in TV Comic.
 * 25 September - "Air Lock", the third episode of Galaxy 4, debuted on BBC1.
 * 25 September -The fourth part of Plague of Death was first published by TV Century 21.

October

 * A paperback edition of Doctor Who in an Exciting Adventure with the Daleks was released by Armada Books
 * 2 October - "The Exploding Planet", the fourth and final episode of Galaxy 4, debuted on BBC1.
 * 2 October - The first part of The Ordeals of Demeter was first published in TV Comic.
 * 2 October - The fifth part of Plague of Death was first published by TV Century 21.
 * 4 October - Armada Books published the first paperback edition of the first Doctor Who novelisation, Dr. Who in an Exciting Adventure with the Daleks.
 * 7 October - The Dalek Pocketbook and Space Travellers Guide was first published by Panther Books.
 * 9 October - Mission to the Unknown, the only serial to be made up of a single episode until Rose, debuted on BBC1.
 * 9 October -The second part of The Ordeals of Demeter was first published in TV Comic.
 * 9 October - The sixth part of Plague of Death was first published by TV Century 21.
 * 11 October - The Dalek annual The Dalek World was first published by Souvenir Press.
 * 16 October - "Temple of Secrets", the first episode of The Myth Makers, debuted on BBC1.
 * 16 October - The third part of The Ordeals of Demeter was first published in TV Comic.
 * 16 October - The seventh and final part of Plague of Death was first published by TV Century 21.
 * 21 October - The Avengers episode "Death at Bargain Prices" was aired in the UK for the first time.
 * 23 October - "Small Prophet, Quick Return", the second episode of The Myth Makers, debuted on BBC1.
 * 23 October - The fourth and final part of The Ordeals of Demeter was first published in TV Comic.
 * 23 October - The first part of The Menace of the Monstrons was first published in TV Century 21.
 * 30 October - "Death of a Spy", the third episode of The Myth Makers, debuted on BBC1.
 * 30 October - The first part of Enter: The Go-Ray was first published in TV Comic.
 * 30 October - The second part of The Menace of the Monstrons was first published in TV Century 21.

November

 * 6 November - "Horse of Destruction",, the fourth and final episode of The Myth Makers, debuted on BBC1.
 * 6 November - The second part of Enter: The Go-Ray was first published in TV Comic.
 * 6 November - The third part of The Menace of the Monstrons was first published in TV Century 21.
 * 13 November - "The Nightmare Begins", the first episode of The Daleks' Master Plan, debuted on BBC1.
 * 13 November - The third part of Enter: The Go-Ray was first published in TV Comic.
 * 13 November - The fourth part of The Menace of the Monstrons was first published in TV Century 21.
 * 20 November - "Day of Armageddon", the second episode of The Daleks' Master Plan, debuted on BBC1.
 * 20 November - The fourth and final part of Enter: The Go-Ray was first published in TV Comic.
 * 20 November - The fifth part of The Menace of the Monstrons was first published in TV Century 21.
 * 27 November - "Devil's Planet", the third episode of The Daleks' Master Plan, debuted on BBC1.
 * 27 November - The first part of Shark Bait was first published in TV Comic.
 * 27 November - The sixth part of The Menace of the Monstrons was first published in TV Century 21.

December

 * 4 December - "The Traitors", the fourth episode of The Daleks' Master Plan, debuted on BBC1.
 * 4 December - The second part of Shark Bait was first published in TV Comic.
 * 4 December - The seventh and final part of The Menace of the Monstrons was first published in TV Century 21.
 * 11 December - "Counter Plot", the fifth episode of The Daleks' Master Plan, debuted on BBC1.
 * 11 December - The third part of Shark Bait was first published in TV Comic.
 * 11 December - The first part of Eve of War was published in TV Century 21.
 * 18 December - "Coronas of the Sun", the sixth episode of The Daleks' Master Plan, debuted on BBC1.
 * 18 December - The fourth and final part of Shark Bait was first published in TV Comic.
 * 18 December - The second part of Eve of War was published in TV Century 21.
 * 21 December - The stage play The Curse of the Daleks premiered at Wyndham's Theatre in London.
 * 25 December - "The Feast of Steven", the seventh episode of The Daleks' Master Plan, debuted on BBC1. It was the first Doctor Who episode to be broadcast on Christmas Day — and also the first episode to be junked by the BBC Archives.
 * 25 December - The first part of A Christmas Story was first published in TV Comic.
 * 25 December - The third part of Eve of War was published in TV Century 21.

Unknown dates

 * The TV Comic Holiday Special 1965 was released, featuring the story Prisoners of Gritog.