Doctor Who: Shada
Synopsis
Shada: a prison built by the Time Lords for defeated would-be conquerors of the universe. A scientist named Skagra needs the help of one of the prison's inmates. He finds nobody knows where Shada is anymore, except one aged Time Lord who has retired to Earth, where he is a professor at St Cedd's College. Luckily for the universe, Skagra's attempt to force the information out of Professor Chronotis coincides with a visit by the professor's old friend, The Doctor.
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Doctor Dr Who SHADA Next Time Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-06-10
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Tom Baker
The Doctor / Narrator
Lalla Ward
Romana
David Brierley
K9 /Computer (voice)
Christopher Neame
Skagra
Denis Carey
Professor Chronotis
Daniel Hill
Chris Parsons
Victoria Burgoyne
Clare Keightley
Gerald Campion
Wilkin
Derek Pollitt
Dr. Caldera
Shirley Dixon
The Ship (voice)
John Hallet
Police Constable
David Strong
Passenger
Graham Cole
Krarg
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 24, 2017
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pennant Roberts
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas Adams
- Original Score
- Keff McCulloch
- Original Title
- Doctor Who: Shada
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pennant Roberts
Douglas Adams
Keff McCulloch
Peter Tyler
Tariq Anwar
Graham Williams, John Nathan-Turner
Department Leadership Roster
Tariq Anwar
Editor
Pennant Roberts
Director
Douglas Adams
Writer
Graham Williams
Producer
John Nathan-Turner
Producer
Keff McCulloch
Original Music Composer
Peter Tyler
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor Who: Shada
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What is Doctor Who: Shada about?
Shada: a prison built by the Time Lords for defeated would-be conquerors of the universe. A scientist named Skagra needs the help of one of the prison's inmates. He finds nobody knows where Shada is anymore, except one aged Time Lord who has retired to Earth, where he is a professor at St Cedd's College. Luckily for the universe, Skagra's attempt to force the information out of Professor Chronotis coincides with a visit by the professor's old friend, The Doctor.
Who directed Doctor Who: Shada?
Doctor Who: Shada was directed by Pennant Roberts.
Who stars in Doctor Who: Shada?
The principal cast of Doctor Who: Shada includes Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, David Brierley, Christopher Neame, Denis Carey.
When was Doctor Who: Shada released and how long is it?
Doctor Who: Shada was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Who: Shada?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Who: Shada was composed by Keff McCulloch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Doctor Who: Shada?
Doctor Who: Shada holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).