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In what year did Hartnell's role in Doctor Who end?

  • 1965

  • 1966

  • 1967

  • 1968

Answer

The role of the First Doctor in Doctor Who ended in 1966, when William Hartnell decided to retire from the show. Hartnell had been playing the Doctor since the show's first episode in 1963, and he was a popular and well-known figure in British television. His departure from the show was met with sadness by many fans, but it also marked the beginning of a new era for Doctor Who.
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