Doctor Who: Black Orchid
Synopsis
The TARDIS arrives in 1925 England where the Doctor ends up playing in a local cricket match due to a case of mistaken identity. The travellers accept an invitation to a masked fancy dress ball, but events take on a more sinister tone as murders are perpetrated at the country home of their host, Lord Charles Cranleigh.
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Peter Davison
The Doctor
Matthew Waterhouse
Adric
Sarah Sutton
Nyssa / Ann Talbot
Janet Fielding
Tegan Jovanka
Michael Cochrane
Lord Cranleigh
Barbara Murray
Lady Cranleigh
Gareth Milne
The Unknown / George Cranleigh
Moray Watson
Sir Robert Muir
Ivor Salter
Sergeant Markham
Andrew Tourell
Constable Cummings
Ahmed Khalil
Latoni
Brian Hawksley
Brewster
Timothy Block
Tanner
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Terence Dudley, Eric Saward
- Original Score
- Roger Limb
- Original Title
- Doctor Who: Black Orchid
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Jones
Terence Dudley, Eric Saward
Roger Limb
Mike Houghton, Rod Waldron
John Nathan-Turner
Department Leadership Roster
Terence Dudley
Writer
Ron Jones
Director
John Nathan-Turner
Producer
Tony Burrough
Production Design
Mike Houghton
Editor
Roger Limb
Original Music Composer
Rosalind Ebbutt
Costume Design
Rod Waldron
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor Who: Black Orchid
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What is Doctor Who: Black Orchid about?
The TARDIS arrives in 1925 England where the Doctor ends up playing in a local cricket match due to a case of mistaken identity. The travellers accept an invitation to a masked fancy dress ball, but events take on a more sinister tone as murders are perpetrated at the country home of their host, Lord Charles Cranleigh.
Who directed Doctor Who: Black Orchid?
Doctor Who: Black Orchid was directed by Ron Jones.
Who stars in Doctor Who: Black Orchid?
The principal cast of Doctor Who: Black Orchid includes Peter Davison, Matthew Waterhouse, Sarah Sutton, Janet Fielding, Michael Cochrane.
When was Doctor Who: Black Orchid released and how long is it?
Doctor Who: Black Orchid was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Who: Black Orchid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Who: Black Orchid was composed by Roger Limb.