Peter Purves

Biography

Peter John Purves (born 10 February 1939) is an English television presenter and actor. He played Steven Taylor in Doctor Who under the First Doctor, a role he continued to play in audio dramas for Big Finish Productions. He later became a presenter on the BBC children's programme Blue Peter for eleven years. He has continued to make regular television appearances, including coverage of the Crufts dog show.

Known For

The Office

as Peter Purves

Doctor Who

as Morton Dill

Doctor Who

as Steven

Doctor Who

as Steven Taylor

EastEnders

as Presenter

Harry Hill's TV Burp

BBC Play of the Month

Doctor Who: The Chase

as Steven Taylor / Morton Dill

Doctor Who: The Time Meddler

as Steven Taylor

Doctor Who: The Daleks' Master Plan

as Steven Taylor