Peter Purves
Peter Purves | |
|---|---|
Purves in 2010 | |
| Born | Peter John Purves 10 February 1939 New Longton, Lancashire, England |
| Occupation(s) | Television presenter, actor |
| Years active | 1965–present |
| Notable work | Steven Taylor in Doctor Who (1965–1966) Blue Peter Presenter (1967–1978) |
| Spouses |
|
| Children | 2 |
| Website | www |
Peter John Purves (/ˈpɜːrvɪs/; born 10 February 1939) is an English television presenter and actor. Beginning his career as an actor, he joined Doctor Who to play Steven Taylor, a companion of the First Doctor, which he played from 1965 until 1966. In 1967, he became a presenter on the children's programme Blue Peter, where he remained for eleven years. He has continued to make regular television appearances, including coverage of the Crufts dog show.