Doctor Who: The King's Demons
Synopsis
The Doctor and his companions arrive at a medieval joust and are surprised to be greeted warmly by King John, who calls them his demons. But when a young nobleman returns, having just left King John in London, the Doctor realises that this king must be an impostor! Then the Master makes an appearance and the Doctor's worst fears are confirmed...
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Peter Davison
The Doctor
Janet Fielding
Tegan Jovanka
Mark Strickson
Vislor Turlough
Gerald Flood
King John / Kamelion (voice)
Anthony Ainley
The Master / Sir Gilles Estram
Frank Windsor
Ranulf
Christopher Villiers
Hugh
Isla Blair
Isabella
Michael J. Jackson
Sir Geoffrey de Lacey
Peter Burroughs
Jester
Jakob Lindberg
Lutenist
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Virgo
- Screenplay & Story
- Terence Dudley, Eric Saward
- Original Score
- Jonathan Gibbs, Peter Howell
- Original Title
- Doctor Who: The King's Demons
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Virgo
Terence Dudley, Eric Saward
Jonathan Gibbs, Peter Howell
John Nathan-Turner
Department Leadership Roster
Terence Dudley
Writer
Tony Virgo
Director
Jonathan Gibbs
Original Music Composer
Peter Howell
Original Music Composer
Ken Ledsham
Production Design
Colin Lavers
Costume Design
John Nathan-Turner
Producer
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What is Doctor Who: The King's Demons about?
The Doctor and his companions arrive at a medieval joust and are surprised to be greeted warmly by King John, who calls them his demons. But when a young nobleman returns, having just left King John in London, the Doctor realises that this king must be an impostor! Then the Master makes an appearance and the Doctor's worst fears are confirmed...
Who directed Doctor Who: The King's Demons?
Doctor Who: The King's Demons was directed by Tony Virgo.
Who stars in Doctor Who: The King's Demons?
The principal cast of Doctor Who: The King's Demons includes Peter Davison, Janet Fielding, Mark Strickson, Gerald Flood, Anthony Ainley.
When was Doctor Who: The King's Demons released and how long is it?
Doctor Who: The King's Demons was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Who: The King's Demons?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Who: The King's Demons was composed by Jonathan Gibbs, Peter Howell.