Peter Purves

Known For
Acting

Popular
8.683

Birthday
1939-02-10

Place of Birth
Lancashire, England, UK

Also Known As

Peter Purves

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.