At the grand old age of 86 (and possibly looking much younger) Peter is launching a series of Podcasts! Each episode sees him in conversation with friends, colleagues, and special guests, reflecting on the moments and inspirations that shaped their lives. Expect nostalgia, laughter, captivating stories, and the occasional newsworthy revelation.
Top 10 TV Shows with Peter Purves. Does Doctor Who Make the Cut?
Have I got a corker for you! I don’t often get to talk about myself on this podcast. Well, perhaps a little! But this time I thought I’d tell you about ten of my favourite television programmes and why I’ve enjoyed them so much over the years.
I’ve been in this business a long time, so I’ve got a connection to quite a few of them and one or two stories to tell. And I can tell you, the people you meet in real life can be quite different from the characters you’ve got to know on the telly.
I won’t give my list away here. Sit back, get a cuppa and let’s have a chat about television. It’s funny how a programme you haven’t seen in years can take you straight back to where you were when you first watched it, and who was sitting there with you.
Do let me know in the comments or over on Patreon whether you agree with my list. I’d love to know what’s on yours.
Enjoy!The Peter Purves Podcast brings you great conversations with the people who shaped Britain's television landscape, hosted by Doctor Who and Blue Peter legend Peter Purves. If you enjoy the podcast, please like, follow, and consider joining us on Patreon for exclusive bonus content you won't find anywhere else: https://www.patreon.com/c/PeterPurves
30 Sept 2026
Julian Glover CBE: "I'm not a very nice person!" Star Wars, Dr Who, Bond, Indiana Jones, Game of Thrones
Few actors can boast a career like Julian Glover’s. Over seven decades, he has gone from the Royal Shakespeare Company to starring in some of the biggest films and television series ever made.
From Game of Thrones, Doctor Who and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back to Indiana Jones, James Bond and Harry Potter, Julian has worked with an extraordinary range of actors, directors and performers. We chat and laugh about a lifetime on stage, television and the big screen including, of course, both of our work on classic Doctor Who !
This interview took a little arranging, but I’m sure you’ll agree it was worth it. As always I enjoyed discovering where our careers almost overlapped, reminiscing about people we’ve both met and looking back at the different paths we’ve taken over the years.
Every two weeks, The Peter Purves Podcast, hosted by Doctor Who and Blue Peter star Peter Purves, brings you open and honest conversations with guests from across entertainment, packed with memories, insight and the kind of moments only lived experience can offer.
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Adieu!
24 Aug 2026
Could More Doctor Who be Found? Film is Fabulous and Peter Purves
One of my most requested interviews! I talk to Sue Malden, Professor Justin Smith and John Franklin at Film Is Fabulous about their remarkable work preserving Britain’s film and television history,and the discovery of missing Doctor Who episodes.
Thanks to their efforts, thousands possibly millions of Doctor Who fans have had the opportunity to watch Episodes 1 and 3 of The Daleks’ Master Plan. There is, of course, no promise that more missing episodes will be discovered, but with Film Is Fabulous! championing the search, we can always hope.
During our conversation, I discovered some fascinating details about the story behind these recovered Doctor Who episodes that I had never heard before. We also discuss their latest news and what it could mean for the future of film and television preservation.
I took the opportunity to thank Sue and the team personally for helping to make more of my performance as Steven Taylor in Doctor Who available to the fans, and for that matter to me!
You can find details of the Film Is Fabulous! Patreon, along with the promised document relating to the returned Doctor Who discoveries, here:
https://www.patreon.com/PeterPurves/posts/as-promised-film-167555312
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