Q 01/05

Which actor portrayed the Third Doctor?

A) Patrick Troughton

B) Jon Pertwee

C) Tom Baker

D) Peter Davison

Answer · why

B) Jon Pertwee

Jon Pertwee took on the role of the Third Doctor, known for his dandyish style, Venusian Aikido, and initial exile to Earth working with UNIT.

Q 02/05

What was the name of the Third Doctor's first companion?

A) Jo Grant

B) Sarah Jane Smith

C) Liz Shaw

D) Ace

Answer · why

C) Liz Shaw

The Third Doctor's initial companion was the scientist Liz Shaw, a highly intelligent and capable woman who worked with UNIT.

Q 03/05

In which story did Sarah Jane Smith first appear alongside the Third Doctor?

A) The Daemons

B) The Green Death

C) The Time Warrior

D) Planet of the Spiders

Answer · why

C) The Time Warrior

Sarah Jane Smith, one of the Doctor's most beloved companions, made her debut in 'The Time Warrior', a Third Doctor serial.

Q 04/05

Which recurring villain frequently battled the Third Doctor, often portrayed by Roger Delgado?

A) Davros

B) The Cyber-Leader

C) The Master

D) Omega

Answer · why

C) The Master

The Master, the Doctor's arch-nemesis, was a prominent villain during the Third Doctor's era, famously played by Roger Delgado.

Q 05/05

In what year did Jon Pertwee's first season as the Third Doctor air?

A) 1968

B) 1969

C) 1970

D) 1971

Answer · why

C) 1970

Jon Pertwee's first season as the Third Doctor began in 1970 with the story 'Spearhead from Space'.

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