Doctor Who: The Time Warrior
Synopsis
When scientists start to go missing in the 20th century, the Doctor is called in by the Brigadier to investigate. His investigations lead him to deduce that they are being kidnapped through time and he sets off in pursuit, unknowingly kidnapping journalist Sarah Jane Smith in the process. Arriving in the middle ages, the Doctor and Sarah find themselves caught up in the machinations of the robber baron Irongron and his man from the stars. The alien, a Sontaran named Linx, is arming him with modern weapons in return for helping him repair his damaged ship, and it's up to the Doctor and Sarah to stop him from ruining the Earth's timeline.
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Jon Pertwee
The Doctor
Elisabeth Sladen
Sarah Jane Smith
Nicholas Courtney
Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart
Kevin Lindsay
Linx
David Daker
Irongron
John J. Carney
Bloodaxe
Alan Rowe
Edward of Wessex
June Brown
Lady Eleanor
Jeremy Bulloch
Hal
Donald Pelmear
Professor Rubeish
Sheila Fay
Meg
Gordon Pitt
Eric
Steve Brunswick
Sentry
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Bromly
- Screenplay & Story
- Terrance Dicks, Robert Holmes
- Original Score
- Dudley Simpson
- Original Title
- Doctor Who: The Time Warrior
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Bromly
Terrance Dicks, Robert Holmes
Dudley Simpson
Barry Letts
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Bromly
Director
Barry Letts
Producer
Robert Holmes
Writer
Dudley Simpson
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor Who: The Time Warrior
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What is Doctor Who: The Time Warrior about?
When scientists start to go missing in the 20th century, the Doctor is called in by the Brigadier to investigate. His investigations lead him to deduce that they are being kidnapped through time and he sets off in pursuit, unknowingly kidnapping journalist Sarah Jane Smith in the process. Arriving in the middle ages, the Doctor and Sarah find themselves caught up in the machinations of the robber baron Irongron and his man from the stars. The alien, a Sontaran named Linx, is arming him with modern weapons in return for helping him repair his damaged ship, and it's up to the Doctor and Sarah to stop him from ruining the Earth's timeline.
Who directed Doctor Who: The Time Warrior?
Doctor Who: The Time Warrior was directed by Alan Bromly.
Who stars in Doctor Who: The Time Warrior?
The principal cast of Doctor Who: The Time Warrior includes Jon Pertwee, Elisabeth Sladen, Nicholas Courtney, Kevin Lindsay, David Daker.
When was Doctor Who: The Time Warrior released and how long is it?
Doctor Who: The Time Warrior was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Who: The Time Warrior?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Who: The Time Warrior was composed by Dudley Simpson.