Doctor Who: The Romans
Synopsis
The TARDIS crew take up residence near Rome in 64AD, where Ian and Barbara are kidnapped by slave traders, and the Doctor's imitation of Maximus Pettulian sees him taken to the court of Emperor Nero where he inadvertently plays a part in deciding the course of history...
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William Hartnell
The Doctor
Jacqueline Hill
Barbara Wright
William Russell
Ian Chesterton
Maureen O'Brien
Vicki
Derek Sydney
Sevcheria
Nicholas Evans
Didius
Dennis Edwards
Centurion
Edward Kelsey
Slave Buyer
Bart Allison
Maximus Pettulian
Barry Jackson
Ascaris
Peter Diamond
Delos
Michael Peake
Tavius
Dorothy-Rose Gribble
Woman Slave
Gertan Klauber
Galley Master
Ernest Jennings
Man in Market
John Caesar
Man in Market
Tony Lambden
Court Messenger
Derek Francis
Nero
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Barry
- Screenplay & Story
- Dennis Spooner
- Original Score
- Raymond Jones
- Original Title
- Doctor Who: The Romans
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Barry
Dennis Spooner
Raymond Jones
Verity Lambert
Department Leadership Roster
Daphne Dare
Costume Design
Raymond Cusick
Production Design
Christopher Barry
Director
Dennis Spooner
Writer
Verity Lambert
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor Who: The Romans
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What is Doctor Who: The Romans about?
The TARDIS crew take up residence near Rome in 64AD, where Ian and Barbara are kidnapped by slave traders, and the Doctor's imitation of Maximus Pettulian sees him taken to the court of Emperor Nero where he inadvertently plays a part in deciding the course of history...
Who directed Doctor Who: The Romans?
Doctor Who: The Romans was directed by Christopher Barry.
Who stars in Doctor Who: The Romans?
The principal cast of Doctor Who: The Romans includes William Hartnell, Jacqueline Hill, William Russell, Maureen O'Brien, Derek Sydney.
When was Doctor Who: The Romans released and how long is it?
Doctor Who: The Romans was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Who: The Romans?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Who: The Romans was composed by Raymond Jones.