The Doctor (Doctor Who) and therefore cannot be spoken. The character played by Peter Cushing in the films "Dr. Who and the Daleks" and "" referred to himself as "Dr. Who". However, these films are not considered part of the same narrative continuity as the television programme, as they were based upon two television serials featuring William Hartnell and made considerable alterations to the characters of the Doctor and his companions. Quite apart from his name, why the Doctor uses the title "The Doctor" has never been fully explained on screen. The Doctor, at first, said that he was not a physician, often referring
Dr. Who and the Daleks was not released until after "The Chase" was screened, this television appearance is the first occasion that these props were seen by the public. The film premiered in London on 23 August 1965. As part of the promotional campaign, a number of Daleks were displayed at the 1965 Cannes film festival. Single Daleks were also sent further afield, one making an appearance at a cinema in Sydney, Australia. The film was the twentieth biggest British box office moneymaker in 1965. It did not perform as well in the US, however, where the "Doctor Who" television series and the Daleks were