Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom
Synopsis
When scientists in the Antarctic uncover a mysterious seed pod, the Doctor is called in to investigate. He soon realises it is extraterrestrial and extremely dangerous. At the same time, however, ruthless millionaire plant-lover Harrison Chase has learned of the find and decides he must have the pod for his collection of rare and beautiful flora. Meanwhile the pod itself harbours intelligent life with sinister plans of its own...
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Doctor Who: 'The Seeds of Doom' - Teaser Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-27
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Tom Baker
The Doctor
Elisabeth Sladen
Sarah Jane Smith
Tony Beckley
Harrison Chase
Kenneth Gilbert
Richard Dunbar
Michael Barrington
Sir Colin Thackeray
Sylvia Coleridge
Amelia Ducat
John Challis
Scorby
Mark Jones
Arnold Keeler / Krynoid (voice)
Seymour Green
Hargreaves
Michael McStay
Derek Moberley
Hubert Rees
John Stevensen
John Gleeson
Charles Winlett
Ian Fairbairn
Doctor Chester
John Acheson
Major Beresford
Ray Barron
Sergeant Henderson
Alan Chuntz
Chauffeur
David Masterman
Guard Leader
Harry Fielder
Guard
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas Camfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Holmes, Robert Banks Stewart
- Original Score
- Geoffrey Burgon
- Original Title
- Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Camfield
Robert Holmes, Robert Banks Stewart
Geoffrey Burgon
M.A.C. Adams
Philip Hinchcliffe
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Banks Stewart
Writer
Douglas Camfield
Director
Philip Hinchcliffe
Producer
M.A.C. Adams
Editor
Geoffrey Burgon
Original Music Composer
Jeremy Bear
Production Design
Barbara Lane
Costume Design
Roger Murray-Leach
Production Design
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What is Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom about?
When scientists in the Antarctic uncover a mysterious seed pod, the Doctor is called in to investigate. He soon realises it is extraterrestrial and extremely dangerous. At the same time, however, ruthless millionaire plant-lover Harrison Chase has learned of the find and decides he must have the pod for his collection of rare and beautiful flora. Meanwhile the pod itself harbours intelligent life with sinister plans of its own...
Who directed Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom?
Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom was directed by Douglas Camfield.
Who stars in Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom?
The principal cast of Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom includes Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, Tony Beckley, Kenneth Gilbert, Michael Barrington.
When was Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom released and how long is it?
Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom was composed by Geoffrey Burgon.