Doctor Who: Timelash
Synopsis
The Doctor and Peri arrive on Karfel, a planet ruled by fear where the enemies of its ruler, the despotic Borad, are banished into a time tunnel known as the Timelash.
Top Cast
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Colin Baker
The Doctor
Nicola Bryant
Peri Brown
Robert Ashby
The Borad
Denis Carey
Old Man
Paul Darrow
Tekker
Eric Deacon
Mykros
Neil Hallett
Maylin Renis
Jeananne Crowley
Vena
David Ashton
Kendron
David Chandler
H.G. Welles
Tracy-Louise Ward
Katz
Peter Robert Scott
Brunner
Dicken Ashworth
Sezon
Steven Mackintosh
Gazak
Christine Kavanagh
Aram
Martin Gower
Tyheer / Bandrill Ambassador (voice)
Dean Hollingsworth
Android
James Richardson
Guardolier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pennant Roberts
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Saward, Glen McCoy
- Original Score
- Elizabeth Parker
- Original Title
- Doctor Who: Timelash
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pennant Roberts
Eric Saward, Glen McCoy
Elizabeth Parker
Hugh Parson
John Nathan-Turner
Department Leadership Roster
Alun Hughes
Costume Design
Bob Cove
Production Design
John Nathan-Turner
Producer
Hugh Parson
Editor
Pennant Roberts
Director
Glen McCoy
Writer
Elizabeth Parker
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor Who: Timelash
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What is Doctor Who: Timelash about?
The Doctor and Peri arrive on Karfel, a planet ruled by fear where the enemies of its ruler, the despotic Borad, are banished into a time tunnel known as the Timelash.
Who directed Doctor Who: Timelash?
Doctor Who: Timelash was directed by Pennant Roberts.
Who stars in Doctor Who: Timelash?
The principal cast of Doctor Who: Timelash includes Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant, Robert Ashby, Denis Carey, Paul Darrow.
When was Doctor Who: Timelash released and how long is it?
Doctor Who: Timelash was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Who: Timelash?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Who: Timelash was composed by Elizabeth Parker.