FUN FACT: ABBA’s stage costumes were deliberately garish & impractical as clothes deemed too outrageous for everyday wear were tax deductible under Swedish law.

Unfortunately 1980s #DoctorWho producer John-Nathan Turner forgot to check if the same exemption applied in UK law.

FUN FACT: On 26th March 1965, 'The Crusade' actor Tutte Lemkow cut his right index finger during recording of part four.

According to the internal BBC accident report form, Lemkow was cutting at William Russell's left boot 'which had been tied by thongs to a stake'. #DoctorWho

FUN FACT: Following the broadcast of 'The Leisure Hive' part one on 30th August 1980, visitor numbers in Brighton fell 77% during September 1980.

East Sussex County Council successfully claimed damages and director Lovett Bickford was never invited back to the series. #DoctorWho

Non-Who followers, lol

FUN FACT: The Daleks made their first TV appearance live on Blue Peter in November 1963. An early prototype, constructed by Shawcraft Models Ltd, was showcased by presenter Christopher Trace. A BBC memo of the time described how Head of Drama Sydney Newman 'went nuts'. #DoctorWho

FUN FACT: For the 1972 series, Master actor Roger Delgado's agent negotiated a three course meal for his client to be served between 8.45pm and 9pm on the night of every studio recording, much to the annoyance of the rest of the cast and crew. #DoctorWho

FUN FACT: The landmine in the opening instalment of 'Genesis of the Daleks' was actually an old film can borrowed from BBC Enterprises. Part four of 'The Tenth Planet' was left behind at Betchworth Quarry after filming completed on 9th January 1975. #DoctorWho

FUN FACT: Only Fools And Horses actor Harry 'Buster' Merryfield (pictured below) took up professional acting at the age of 57 after forty years of employment with Westminster Bank.

Paula Cole's less successful follow-up single

FUN FACT: Many Doctor Who conventions are held worldwide, offering fans of the series a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with their favourite stars. #DoctorWho

FUN FACT: Patrick Troughton came into contact with so many children during his time as Dr. Who he insisted the BBC supply a nit nurse to accompany him on location shoots. #DoctorWho