The Few Doctors
“Oh no... I've been persuaded to stay!”
Synopsis
BBC Executives are gathered to come up with a new concept for Doctor Who on television. After the Children's and Drama departments are excluded the project falls in the hands of the BBC Sports department. The classic science fiction series is changed into a sports grudge match between all the television and movie Doctors against the classic monsters - Cybermen, Daleks, etc.
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The Few Doctors (1997)
Type: Clip • Published 2022-04-16
Top Cast
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1st Doctor
Adam Vanger
2nd Doctor
Daniel Cohen
3rd Doctor
Pete Franklin
4th Doctor
Andrew Beech
5th Doctor
Derek Handley
6th Doctor
Roger Dilley
7th Doctor
Toby Aspin
8th Doctor
Tom Finnis
Doctor Who (Peter Cushing)
Peter Miles
BBC Executive
John Nathan-Turner
Self
Alistair Lock
BBC Chairman
Gary Russell
Drama Executive
Jason Haigh-Ellery
Comedy Executive
Dawn Eaton
Children's Executive
Sarah Fowler
Worldwide Executive
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 20, 1997
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Hiley
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Beech, Tony Clark, Daniel Cohen, Kevin Davies, Stephen Mansfield, Susan Moore
- Original Title
- The Few Doctors
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, No Language
- Runtime
- 35m
- Production Studios
- Dominitemporal Services, DWASFilms, Rubber Burlesque
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Hiley
Andrew Beech, Tony Clark, Daniel Cohen, Kevin Davies, Stephen Mansfield, Susan Moore
Kevin Davies
Andrew Beech
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Hiley
Director
Andrew Beech
Writer
Kevin Davies
Writer
Andrew Beech
Producer
Kevin Davies
Editor
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is The Few Doctors about?
BBC Executives are gathered to come up with a new concept for Doctor Who on television. After the Children's and Drama departments are excluded the project falls in the hands of the BBC Sports department. The classic science fiction series is changed into a sports grudge match between all the television and movie Doctors against the classic monsters - Cybermen, Daleks, etc.
Who directed The Few Doctors?
The Few Doctors was directed by Kevin Hiley.
Who stars in The Few Doctors?
The principal cast of The Few Doctors includes Stephen Mansfield, Adam Vanger, Daniel Cohen, Pete Franklin, Andrew Beech.
When was The Few Doctors released and how long is it?
The Few Doctors was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Few Doctors?
The Few Doctors holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).