Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet
Synopsis
The Doctor is summoned before the High Council of Time Lords to stand trial for the charges of harmful interference to the course of events during his travels which have threatened the sanctity of the universe. Indignant at these accusations, the Doctor pleads his case to the Inquisitor with the hope that she will see him as a source of hope and goodwill for existence. However, his prosecuting attorney, a sinister Time Lord known simply as the Valeyard, begins a crusade against the Doctor with the motive of framing him as a villainous renegade.
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Colin Baker
The Doctor
Nicola Bryant
Peri Brown
Michael Jayston
The Valeyard
Lynda Bellingham
The Inquisitor
Tony Selby
Sabalom Glitz
Glen Murphy
Dibber
Joan Sims
Queen Katryca
Tom Chadbon
Merdeen
Roger Brierley
Drathro (voice)
David Rodigan
Broken Tooth
Adam Blackwood
Balazar
Timothy Walker
Grell
Billy McColl
Humker
Sion Tudor Owen
Tandrell
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicholas Mallett
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Holmes, Eric Saward
- Original Score
- Dominic Glynn
- Original Title
- Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicholas Mallett
Robert Holmes, Eric Saward
Dominic Glynn
Steve Newnham
John Nathan-Turner
Department Leadership Roster
Nicholas Mallett
Director
Robert Holmes
Writer
John Nathan-Turner
Producer
John Anderson
Production Design
Ken Trew
Costume Design
Dominic Glynn
Original Music Composer
Steve Newnham
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What is Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet about?
The Doctor is summoned before the High Council of Time Lords to stand trial for the charges of harmful interference to the course of events during his travels which have threatened the sanctity of the universe. Indignant at these accusations, the Doctor pleads his case to the Inquisitor with the hope that she will see him as a source of hope and goodwill for existence. However, his prosecuting attorney, a sinister Time Lord known simply as the Valeyard, begins a crusade against the Doctor with the motive of framing him as a villainous renegade.
Who directed Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet?
Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet was directed by Nicholas Mallett.
Who stars in Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet?
The principal cast of Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet includes Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant, Michael Jayston, Lynda Bellingham, Tony Selby.
When was Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet released and how long is it?
Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet was composed by Dominic Glynn.