Back in time: Royal Mail celebrates 50 years of the Doctor

The 50th anniversary of TV favourite Doctor Who will be marked by a special set of stamps next year.

The Royal Mail said 11 stamps will be issued on 26 March, featuring each of the actors who have played the role of the Time Lord. In order, from top, left to right: William Hartnell (first Doctor), Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker, Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy, Paul McGann, Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant and Matt Smith (current). The stamps will all be first class.


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