Barbara Wright (Doctor Who)
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Barbara Wright is a fictional character in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who and a companion of the First Doctor. She was one of the programme's first regulars and appeared in the bulk of its first two seasons from 1963 to 1965, played by Jacqueline Hill.[1] Prior to Hill being cast the part had originally been offered to actress Penelope Lee, who turned the role down.[2] Barbara appeared in 16 stories (74 episodes). In the film version of one of the serials, Dr. Who and the Daleks (1965), Barbara was played by actress Jennie Linden, but with a very different personality and backstory, which includes her being a granddaughter of "Dr Who".
Barbara Wright | |
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Doctor Who character | |
First appearance | An Unearthly Child (1963) |
Last appearance | The Chase (1965) |
Portrayed by | Jacqueline Hill |
Duration | 1963–1965 |
In-universe information | |
Species | Human |
Affiliation | First Doctor |
Spouse | Ian Chesterton |
Home | Earth |
Home era | 20th century |