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.
Peter Purves has 34 screen credits in a career dating back to 1963. Signature works include Round Trip to Glasgow, Robbie, A Christmas Carol - A Filmed Radio Play Live on Stage. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
