Doctor Who: The Savages
Synopsis
The Doctor, Steven and Dodo land on an alien world in this animated reconstruction of a lost 1966 Doctor Who adventure. There, they meet two peoples: the cutthroat Savages and civilised Elders, who claim to know all about the Doctor and his travels. Is all as it seems, and will the TARDIS crew come out in one piece if it isn't?
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THE SAVAGES RETURNS | Animation Announcement Teaser | Doctor WhoOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-12-12
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William Hartnell
The Doctor (voice)
Peter Purves
Steven Taylor (voice)
Jackie Lane
Dodo Chaplet (voice)
Frederick Jaeger
Jano (voice)
Ewen Solon
Chal (voice)
Geoffrey Frederick
Exorse (voice)
Norman Henry
Senta (voice)
Patrick Godfrey
Tor (voice)
Peter Thomas
Captain Edal (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 24, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- AnneMarie Walsh
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian Stuart Black, Gerry Davis
- Original Score
- Raymond Jones
- Original Title
- Doctor Who: The Savages
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- BBC Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
AnneMarie Walsh
Ian Stuart Black, Gerry Davis
Raymond Jones
Paul Hembury
Department Leadership Roster
Ian Stuart Black
Writer
AnneMarie Walsh
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor Who: The Savages
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What is Doctor Who: The Savages about?
The Doctor, Steven and Dodo land on an alien world in this animated reconstruction of a lost 1966 Doctor Who adventure. There, they meet two peoples: the cutthroat Savages and civilised Elders, who claim to know all about the Doctor and his travels. Is all as it seems, and will the TARDIS crew come out in one piece if it isn't?
Who directed Doctor Who: The Savages?
Doctor Who: The Savages was directed by AnneMarie Walsh.
Who stars in Doctor Who: The Savages?
The principal cast of Doctor Who: The Savages includes William Hartnell, Peter Purves, Jackie Lane, Frederick Jaeger, Ewen Solon.
When was Doctor Who: The Savages released and how long is it?
Doctor Who: The Savages was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Who: The Savages?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Who: The Savages was composed by Raymond Jones.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Doctor Who: The Savages?
Doctor Who: The Savages holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).