Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken
Synopsis
The Doctor and Adric learn from the wizened Keeper of Traken that a great evil has come to his planet in the form of a Melkur - a calcified statue. The Keeper of Traken is nearing the end of his reign and seeks the Doctor's help in preventing the evil from taking control of the bioelectronic source that is the keystone of the Traken Union's civilisation.
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Tom Baker
The Doctor
Matthew Waterhouse
Adric
Sarah Sutton
Nyssa
Geoffrey Beevers
Melkur (voice) / The Master
Anthony Ainley
Tremas / The Master
Sheila Ruskin
Kassia
Denis Carey
The Keeper
John Woodnutt
Seron
Margot Van der Burgh
Katura
Robin Soans
Luvic
Roland Oliver
Neman
Liam Prendergast
Foster
Philip Bloomfield
Foster
Graham Cole
Melkur
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Black
- Screenplay & Story
- Johnny Byrne, Christopher H. Bidmead
- Original Score
- Roger Limb
- Original Title
- Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Black
Johnny Byrne, Christopher H. Bidmead
Roger Limb
Rod Waldron
John Nathan-Turner, Barry Letts
Department Leadership Roster
John Black
Director
Johnny Byrne
Writer
John Nathan-Turner
Producer
Roger Limb
Original Music Composer
Amy Roberts
Costume Design
Tony Burrough
Production Design
Rod Waldron
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken
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What is Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken about?
The Doctor and Adric learn from the wizened Keeper of Traken that a great evil has come to his planet in the form of a Melkur - a calcified statue. The Keeper of Traken is nearing the end of his reign and seeks the Doctor's help in preventing the evil from taking control of the bioelectronic source that is the keystone of the Traken Union's civilisation.
Who directed Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken?
Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken was directed by John Black.
Who stars in Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken?
The principal cast of Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken includes Tom Baker, Matthew Waterhouse, Sarah Sutton, Geoffrey Beevers, Anthony Ainley.
When was Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken released and how long is it?
Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken was composed by Roger Limb.