The Ties That Bind Us
Synopsis
A look at the subtle (and not so subtle!) links to the show's past and future contained within the story of The Five Doctors.
Top Cast
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Paul McGann
Self - Narrator
Anthony Ainley
The Master (archive footage)
John Arnatt
Borusa (archive footage)
Colin Baker
The Sixth Doctor / Commander Maxil (archive footage)
Tom Baker
The Fourth Doctor (archive footage)
Patrick Barr
Hobson (archive footage)
Terence Bayler
Barrington (archive footage)
Geoffrey Beevers
The Master (archive footage)
John Bennett
Chang Lee (archive footage)
John Breslin
Captain Munro (archive footage)
Nicola Bryant
Peri Brown (archive footage)
Peter Butterworth
The Monk (archive footage)
Ian Collier
Stuart Hyde (archive footage)
David Collings
Vorus / Mawdryn (archive footage)
George A. Cooper
Cherub (archive footage)
Nicholas Courtney
Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart (archive footage)
Peter Davison
The Fifth Doctor (archive footage)
Roger Delgado
The Master (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 3, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brendan Sheppard
- Screenplay & Story
- Karen Davies
- Original Score
- Ron Goodwin, Mark Ayres, Nick Glennie-Smith, Rupert Gregson-Williams, Lorne Balfe
- Original Title
- The Ties That Bind Us
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- 2 Entertain
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brendan Sheppard
Karen Davies
Ron Goodwin, Mark Ayres, Nick Glennie-Smith, Rupert Gregson-Williams, Lorne Balfe
Leanne Sheppard
Brendan Sheppard, Dan Hall, Karen Davies
Department Leadership Roster
Brendan Sheppard
Director
Brendan Sheppard
Producer
Karen Davies
Writer
Karen Davies
Producer
Leanne Sheppard
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Ties That Bind Us.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ties That Bind Us
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ties That Bind Us about?
A look at the subtle (and not so subtle!) links to the show's past and future contained within the story of The Five Doctors.
Who directed The Ties That Bind Us?
The Ties That Bind Us was directed by Brendan Sheppard.
Who stars in The Ties That Bind Us?
The principal cast of The Ties That Bind Us includes Paul McGann, Anthony Ainley, John Arnatt, Colin Baker, Tom Baker.
When was The Ties That Bind Us released and how long is it?
The Ties That Bind Us was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 16m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ties That Bind Us?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ties That Bind Us was composed by Ron Goodwin, Mark Ayres, Nick Glennie-Smith, Rupert Gregson-Williams, Lorne Balfe.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ties That Bind Us?
The Ties That Bind Us holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).