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Peter Purves
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Peter Purves

Born: Feb 10, 1939
Place of birth: Lancashire, England, UK
TMDB Popularity: 0.5

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.