Longleat '83: The Greatest Show in the Galaxy
Synopsis
Over Easter weekend the 3rd and 4th of April 1983 the BBC held the biggest Doctor Who event ever to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the programme. The BBC expected 10,000 people a day. They got 30,000. We travel back to 1983 using extensive video footage of the entire event plus interviews with those people who were there – both the organisers and the attendees. In this landmark video we feature Heather Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker, Peter Davison and a host of celebrities and production staff from Doctor Who in what might be for some… The greatest show in the galaxy!
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 20, 2001
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Keith Barnfather
- Original Score
- Alistair Lock
- Original Title
- Longleat '83: The Greatest Show in the Galaxy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Production Studios
- Reeltime Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Keith Barnfather
Alistair Lock
Department Leadership Roster
Keith Barnfather
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Longleat '83: The Greatest Show in the Galaxy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Longleat '83: The Greatest Show in the Galaxy about?
Over Easter weekend the 3rd and 4th of April 1983 the BBC held the biggest Doctor Who event ever to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the programme. The BBC expected 10,000 people a day. They got 30,000. We travel back to 1983 using extensive video footage of the entire event plus interviews with those people who were there – both the organisers and the attendees. In this landmark video we feature Heather Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker, Peter Davison and a host of celebrities and production staff from Doctor Who in what might be for some… The greatest show in the galaxy!
Who directed Longleat '83: The Greatest Show in the Galaxy?
Longleat '83: The Greatest Show in the Galaxy was directed by Keith Barnfather.
Who stars in Longleat '83: The Greatest Show in the Galaxy?
The principal cast of Longleat '83: The Greatest Show in the Galaxy includes Tom Baker, Nicholas Briggs, Peter Davison, Richard Franklin, David J. Howe.
When was Longleat '83: The Greatest Show in the Galaxy released and how long is it?
Longleat '83: The Greatest Show in the Galaxy was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 2h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Longleat '83: The Greatest Show in the Galaxy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Longleat '83: The Greatest Show in the Galaxy was composed by Alistair Lock.