Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve
Synopsis
The TARDIS materialises in Paris in the year 1572 and the Doctor decides to visit the famous apothecary Charles Preslin. Steven, meanwhile, is befriended by a group of Huguenots from the household of the Protestant Admiral de Coligny. Having rescued a young serving girl, Anne Chaplet, from some pursuing guards, the Huguenots gain their first inkling of a heinous plan being hatched at the command of the Catholic Queen Mother, Catherine de Medici.
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William Hartnell
The Doctor / Abbot of Amboise
Peter Purves
Steven Taylor
David Weston
Nicholas Muss
Eric Thompson
Gaston, Viscount de Lerans
Annette Robertson
Anne Chaplet
John Tillinger
Simon Duvall
Christopher Tranchell
Roger Colbert
Erik Chitty
Charles Preslin
Edwin Finn
Landlord
Clive Gazes
Captain of the Guard
Reginald Jessup
Servant
Barry Justice
King Charles IX of France
Joan Young
Catherine de' Medici
Leonard Sachs
Admiral de Coligny
André Morell
Marshal Tavannes
Teligny
Michael Bilton
Cynthia Etherington
Old Woman
Norman Claridge
Priest
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paddy Russell
- Screenplay & Story
- John Lucarotti, Donald Tosh, Gerry Davis
- Original Score
- Pierre Arvey
- Original Title
- Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paddy Russell
John Lucarotti, Donald Tosh, Gerry Davis
Pierre Arvey
Bob Rymer
John Wiles
Department Leadership Roster
Paddy Russell
Director
John Lucarotti
Writer
Donald Tosh
Writer
Michael Young
Production Design
Daphne Dare
Costume Design
Bob Rymer
Editor
John Wiles
Producer
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What is Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve about?
The TARDIS materialises in Paris in the year 1572 and the Doctor decides to visit the famous apothecary Charles Preslin. Steven, meanwhile, is befriended by a group of Huguenots from the household of the Protestant Admiral de Coligny. Having rescued a young serving girl, Anne Chaplet, from some pursuing guards, the Huguenots gain their first inkling of a heinous plan being hatched at the command of the Catholic Queen Mother, Catherine de Medici.
Who directed Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve?
Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve was directed by Paddy Russell.
Who stars in Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve?
The principal cast of Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve includes William Hartnell, Peter Purves, David Weston, Eric Thompson, Annette Robertson.
When was Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve released and how long is it?
Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve was composed by Pierre Arvey.