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Peter Purves

Born
Feb 10, 1939 · Age 87
Place of birth
Lancashire, England, UK
Gender
Male
Movie credits
30
TV credits
27

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.