Doctor Who: The Twin Dilemma
Synopsis
The Doctor has regenerated and all is not well. Confused, angry and acting strangely, the new Doctor decides to become a hermit, so takes his concerned companion Peri to a desolate asteroid where he plans to live for several centuries. However, the time travellers soon uncover a plot that threatens the entire galaxy. Why has an alien Gastropod kidnapped a pair of genius twins, and will the Doctor recover in time to find out?
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Colin Baker
The Doctor
Nicola Bryant
Peri Brown
Maurice Denham
Edgeworth
Edwin Richfield
Mestor
Kevin McNally
Hugo Lang
Dennis Chinnery
Sylvest
Gavin Conrad
Romulus
Andrew Conrad
Remus
Seymour Green
Chamberlain
Oliver Smith
Drak
Barry Stanton
Noma
Dione Inman
Elena
Helen Blatch
Fabian
Roger Nott
Prisoner
John Wilson
Jacondan Guard
Graham Cole
Jacondan
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Moffatt
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Steven, Eric Saward
- Original Score
- Malcolm Clarke
- Original Title
- Doctor Who: The Twin Dilemma
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Moffatt
Anthony Steven, Eric Saward
Malcolm Clarke
Ian McKendrick, Hugh Parson
John Nathan-Turner
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Moffatt
Director
Anthony Steven
Writer
John Nathan-Turner
Producer
Malcolm Clarke
Original Music Composer
Valerie Warrender
Production Design
Pat Godfrey
Costume Design
Ian McKendrick
Editor
Hugh Parson
Editor
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What is Doctor Who: The Twin Dilemma about?
The Doctor has regenerated and all is not well. Confused, angry and acting strangely, the new Doctor decides to become a hermit, so takes his concerned companion Peri to a desolate asteroid where he plans to live for several centuries. However, the time travellers soon uncover a plot that threatens the entire galaxy. Why has an alien Gastropod kidnapped a pair of genius twins, and will the Doctor recover in time to find out?
Who directed Doctor Who: The Twin Dilemma?
Doctor Who: The Twin Dilemma was directed by Peter Moffatt.
Who stars in Doctor Who: The Twin Dilemma?
The principal cast of Doctor Who: The Twin Dilemma includes Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant, Maurice Denham, Edwin Richfield, Kevin McNally.
When was Doctor Who: The Twin Dilemma released and how long is it?
Doctor Who: The Twin Dilemma was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Who: The Twin Dilemma?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Who: The Twin Dilemma was composed by Malcolm Clarke.