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| Colourised restoration by Clayton Hickman. |
It's hard to imagine the Patrick Troughton era of the series without the contributions of the lead actor's excellent supporting co-star in Fraser Hines, who'd bring to life with conviction and heroism the Doctor's faithful friend in former highlander Jamie McCrimmon, at the Time Lord's side until the very end of his adventures with the epic The War Games. Yet Jamie's long-term contribution to the series almost never happened, with what was supposed to be the character's one and only adventure in The Highlanders. Thankfully, Troughton, who'd worked with Hines previously when he was a child actor, and popular producer Innes Lloyd recognised what a fine TARDIS travelling companion he'd be, the latter soon re-filming the story's original ending so that Jamie could become the series then third companion with other regulars Ben and Polly. After that it would be three years of fun, laughter and hard work behind the scenes for Hines, whose onscreen portrayal would bring joy to millions of viewers and make Jamie a sex symbol of sorts to the female viewers. A Scottish hero legend for Who was born!
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| Now in hiding with their injured Laird, Jamie attends to his bag pipes as Alexander keeps watch. |
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| As first seen, with cap and bagpipes. |
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| Piper and warrior Jamie, as seen in the opening episode of The Highlanders, escaped from the Culloden massacre alongside William Dysart as Alexander McLaren. |
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| Original signed photos. |
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