The 50th anniversary of Doctor Who will be marked by a special set of stamps next year. The Royal Mail says 11 stamps will be issued on March 26, featuring each of the actors who have played the role of the Time Lord, ranging from the first Doctor, William Hartnell, to the current one, Matt Smith.
Doctor Who stamp, showing the second Doctor Patrick Troughton Credit: PA Wire/Royal Mail
Doctor Who stamp, showing the third Doctor Jon Pertwee Credit: PA Wire/Royal Mail
Doctor Who stamp, showing the fourth Doctor Tom Baker Credit: PA Wire/Royal Mail
Doctor Who stamp, showing the fifth Doctor Peter Davison Credit: PA WIre/Royal Mail
Doctor Who stamp, showing the sixth Doctor Colin Baker Credit: PA Wire/Royal Mail
Doctor Who stamp, showing the seventh Doctor Sylvester McCoy Credit: PA Wire/Royal Mail
Doctor Who stamp, showing the eigth Doctor Paul McGann Credit: PA Wire/Royal Mail
Doctor Who stamp, showing the ninth Doctor Christopher Eccleston Credit: PA WIre/Royal Mail
Doctor Who stamp, showing the tenth Doctor David Tennant Credit: PA Wire/Royal Mail
Doctor Who stamp, showing the eleventh Doctor Matt Smith Credit: PA Wire/Royal Mail
Royal Mail's five-stamp miniature sheet Credit: PA Wire/Royal Mail