Classic Doctor Who Stars Meet Fans at UK Convention (1999)

Step back in time to 1999 for a rare glimpse at some of the biggest stars from the classic British TV series, Doctor Who, as they sign autographs for fans at a UK convention (Battlefield III).
Watch as actors like Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy, Lalla Ward and Sophie Aldred meet and greet their devoted followers, signing photos, books, videos and memorabilia. With excited fans waiting in line for hours to meet their heroes, the energy and excitement are palpable.
From the retro merchandise to the heartwarming interactions between stars and fans, this video captures the magic of fandom and the enduring appeal of the classic Doctor Who series.
Don't miss this behind-the-scenes glimpse of a Doctor Who convention like no other, filmed over 20 years ago!
Key moments:
Day 1
- Sylvester McCoy (The Seventh Doctor) [0:13]
- Lalla Ward (Romana II) [0:22]
- Mary Tamm (Romana I) [0:36]
- Sophie Aldred (Ace) [0:50]
- Colin Baker (The Sixth Doctor) [1:08]
- Michael Wade (Auton Trilogy / Big Finish) [1:26]
- Nicholas Courtney (The Brigadier) [1:32]
- Michael Sheard (Pyramids of Mars / Remembrance of the Daleks) [1:41]
Day 2
- Lalla Ward [2:19]
- Sophie Aldred [2:27]
- Sylvester McCoy [3:07] and [4:35]
- Frazer Hines (Jamie McCrimmon) [3:47]
- Michael Sheard (Grange Hill / The Empire Strikes Back / Indiana Jones) [5:00]
- Anthony Ainley (The Master) [5:08]
Watch a Colin Baker and Anthony Ainley panel from the same convention:
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Recorded at the Doctor Who - Battlefield III Convention 30th-31st October 1999.
With special thanks to Rob A, Mark L and the organisers of the convention.
All footage (C) Richie's Sci-Fi Collectables 2023
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[@DeanBeadleuk]

Really enjoyed that- thank you! Wonderful to see so many Classic Who stars together

[@richies_scifi_collectables]

My pleasure, thank you for watching!

[@adrianace1725]

Oh, how I would have loved to met Anthony Ainley. He's much missed! 😢

[@derekhart3308]

So many actors sadly no longer here great video at the same time!!

[@richies_scifi_collectables]

Thank you for watching, and yes, it's sad that so many of these wonderful friendly actors are no longer with us.

[@Eltonlaleham]

This convention was a nightmare for me I was annoyed because I could not get to see the guests I wanted to see.

[@Agui007]

When you met Anthony Ainley you should asked him to sign "you will obey me" 😂

[@WhosViews]

Ahhhhhhh, THE best days. Happy memories.

[@richies_scifi_collectables]

Brilliant, glad you enjoyed the trip down memory lane! :)

[@WhosViews]

@@richies_scifi_collectables absolutely did. Thank you for sharing!

[@craiglightowler2991]

Went to a different year, 1998 I think, I remember those stairs well!!!! Thanks for sharing

[@richies_scifi_collectables]

You're welcome - thanks for watching! I went to Battlefield II in 1998 but that was in Exeter. Battlefield IV was in Coventry again so maybe that was the one you went to?

[@davidmullen6011]

I love this, Battlefield III was the first big convention I attended, and I remember it so well that I really do appreciate you posting this footage for me to remember it by and revisit a great weekend.
I traveled down to attend this from the North-West, by train, and while the journey down was fine, the journey back on the Monday morning was an absolute nightmare... I didn't get back till about 7 at night!
I don't see myself in the signing room, or elsewhere alas, but seeing Anthony Ainley here I can only say he was marvellous! Both on the stage as he did his cabaret, and especially in the signing room - a true gent here, I am so glad to have met him. I have the strong suspicion that i left my visit to the signing room till late Sunday, I can't remember why that was, maybe the que, or maybe there was a lot on on the saturday and I didn't want to miss it. But it's remarkable to me sat here, looking back, on how accessible it all was - our ability to meet these people and interact. That we could still have conventions on this scale, ten years after the show had ended and been all but buried.
The one blot for me however was a certain Percy....😗

[@richies_scifi_collectables]

Thank you so much for watching and for sharing your memories from the convention. Please consider subscribing as I am in the process of editing my footage of the evening cabaret and Sunday's auction!

[@jeffdunne1299]

Nice headshot for me on the stair. Thank you

[@richies_scifi_collectables]

Haha, you're welcome! Small world, that, or it's a very niche video. 😁

[@jaybuckby7192]

awwww memories don't think i went to this

[@richies_scifi_collectables]

Yup, but I can't believe it was almost 25 years ago! 😀

[@davidhumphrey1202]

Great video! 😍

[@richies_scifi_collectables]

Thanks for watching!