8 November

Behind the scenes

 * 1927 - Director Lennie Mayne and actor Ken Dodd were born.
 * 1941 - Actor Nerys Hughes was born.
 * 1956 - Writer Richard Curtis was born.
 * 1958 - Actor John Gillett was born.
 * 1963 - One day studio filming at BBC Lime Grove Studios for TV: An Unearthly Child, the very first Doctor Who story, took place.
 * 2005 - The Claws of Axos was released on Region 1 DVD.
 * 2010 - Doctor Who: The Complete Fifth Series was released on Region 2 DVD. Matt Smith and Karen Gillan signed copies of the box set at HMV in London.