

Doctor Who: Time and the Rani
Synopsis
The Rani has returned with another malicious scientific scheme. Taking advantage of the post-regenerative trauma the recently regenerated and unstable Doctor is going through, she hopes to achieve control of an approaching asteroid composed entirely of strange matter. Can the Doctor figure out he is being used for the Rani's evil experiment, and what is behind the door the Rani won't allow him past?
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Morgan
- Screenplay & Story
- Jane Baker, Philip Baker, Andrew Cartmel
- Original Score
- Keff McCulloch
- Original Title
- Doctor Who: Time and the Rani
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Morgan
Jane Baker, Philip Baker, Andrew Cartmel
Keff McCulloch
Hugh Parson
John Nathan-Turner
Department Leadership Roster
Jane Baker
Writer
Philip Baker
Writer
Andrew Morgan
Director
Ken Trew
Costume Design
Geoff Powell
Production Design
Keff McCulloch
Original Music Composer
John Nathan-Turner
Producer
Hugh Parson
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Doctor Who: Time and the Rani.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Doctor Who: Time and the Rani.
Collection
Doctor Who Classics
Doctor Who Classic Episodes
Similar Titles to Doctor Who: Time and the Rani
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
More Like Doctor Who: Time and the Rani
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.












Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor Who: Time and the Rani
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Doctor Who: Time and the Rani about?
The Rani has returned with another malicious scientific scheme. Taking advantage of the post-regenerative trauma the recently regenerated and unstable Doctor is going through, she hopes to achieve control of an approaching asteroid composed entirely of strange matter. Can the Doctor figure out he is being used for the Rani's evil experiment, and what is behind the door the Rani won't allow him past?
Who directed Doctor Who: Time and the Rani?
Doctor Who: Time and the Rani was directed by Andrew Morgan.
Who stars in Doctor Who: Time and the Rani?
The principal cast of Doctor Who: Time and the Rani includes Sylvester McCoy, Bonnie Langford, Kate O'Mara, Mark Greenstreet, Wanda Ventham.
When was Doctor Who: Time and the Rani released and how long is it?
Doctor Who: Time and the Rani was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Who: Time and the Rani?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Who: Time and the Rani was composed by Keff McCulloch.




















