that really brought it home

The BBC reports on a special Dr Who Prom last night, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the TV show.

50 years ago the part of Susan Foreman, the Doctor's granddaughter, was played by Carole Ann Ford.

Carole Ann Ford as Susan Foreman, in 1963

Carole Ann Ford was a surprise special guest at last night's prom, and the BBC reported it thus:

That puts the "50 years" into stark perspective.