IMDb >
"Doctor Who" The Five Doctors (1983)
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditsAwards & Reviews
user reviewsexternal reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guidePlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsmemorable quotesDid You Know?
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
box office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips"Doctor Who" The Five Doctors (1983)
Overview
User Rating:
Your Rating:
Director:
Writer:
TV Series:
Original Air Date:
23 November 1983
(Season 20, Episode 23)
Plot:
The Doctor and his previous regenerative versions are abducted to an isolated area of his home planet as part of a renegade timelord's scheme. Full summary » | Add synopsis »
User Reviews:
A party - with no particular sense of drama.
See more (15 total) »
Cast
(Episode Cast) (in credits order)
| Episode Crew |
Directed by | |||
| Peter Moffatt | |||
| John Nathan-Turner | (uncredited) | ||
| Pennant Roberts | (uncredited) | ||
Writing credits(in alphabetical order) | ||
| Douglas Adams | uncredited | |
| Terrance Dicks | writer | |
| Eric Saward | uncredited | |
Produced by | |||
| Sue Kerr | .... | producer (special edition) | |
| John Nathan-Turner | .... | producer | |
| Paul Vanezis | .... | producer (special edition) | |
Cinematography by | |||
| Fintan Sheehan | (uncredited) | ||
Film Editing by | |||
| M.A.C. Adams | |||
| Hugh Parson | (videotape editor) | ||
Production Design by | |||
| Malcolm Thornton | |||
Costume Design by | |||
| Colin Lavers | |||
Makeup Department | |||
| Jill Hagger | .... | makeup artist | |
Production Management | |||
| Jeremy Silberston | .... | production manager | |
Art Department | |||
| Robert Fleming | .... | properties buyer | |
| Ian Hewett | .... | graphic designer | |
Sound Department | |||
| Andy Freeth | .... | dubbing mixer (special edition) | |
| John Gatland | .... | film sound | |
| Benedict Peissel | .... | dubbing mixer (special edition) | |
| Martin Ridout | .... | studio sound | |
| John Taylor | .... | boom operator | |
| Brian Hodgson | .... | TARDIS sound (uncredited) | |
Special Effects by | |||
| John Humphreys | .... | creature design | |
Visual Effects by | |||
| John Brace | .... | visual effects designer | |
| Graham Brown | .... | visual effects assistant | |
| Dave Chapman | .... | video effects | |
| Mike Kelt | .... | visual effects designer | |
| Jo McGrogan | .... | video effects (special edition) | |
| Alison Rickman | .... | video effects (special edition) | |
| Steve Roberts | .... | video effects (special edition) | |
Camera and Electrical Department | |||
| Don Babbage | .... | studio lighting | |
| John Baker | .... | film camera | |
| Alec Wheal | .... | camera supervisor | |
Editorial Department | |||
| Tariq Anwar | .... | additional film editor | |
| Shirley Coward | .... | vision mixer | |
| Shirley O'Mara | .... | post-production liaison (special edition) | |
| Paul Vanezis | .... | editor: video tape (special edition) | |
Music Department | |||
| Ron Grainer | .... | composer: title music | |
| Peter Howell | .... | composer: incidental music | |
| Delia Derbyshire | .... | music arrangement: theme (uncredited) | |
Other crew | |||
| Steve Broster | .... | consultant: graphics (special edition) | |
| June Collins | .... | production associate | |
| Jean Davis | .... | production assistant | |
| Ian Levine | .... | program consultant (special edition) | |
| Richard Molesworth | .... | researcher (special edition) | |
| Ralph Montagu | .... | consultant: graphics (special edition) | |
| Jean Peyre | .... | design effects | |
| Eric Saward | .... | script editor | |
| Pauline Seager | .... | assistant floor manager | |
| Derek Thompson | .... | technical manager | |
| Series Crew These people are regular crew members. Were they in this episode? |
Writing credits | ||
| Sydney Newman | (creator) uncredited | |
Production Design by | |||
| Bob Cove | (1970s) | ||
| Victor Meredith | |||
| Michael Trevor | |||
Makeup Department | |||
| Dorka Nieradzik | .... | makeup designer (1982, 1984-1988) | |
Art Department | |||
| Peter Brachaki | .... | production designer: TARDIS interior | |
Special Effects by | |||
| Mat Irvine | .... | special effects (1970s-1980s) | |
| Ian Scoones | .... | special effects (1960s-1980s) | |
| Ron Thornton | .... | special effects (1980s) | |
| Bernard Wilkie | .... | special effects (1960s-1970s) | |
Visual Effects by | |||
| Mitch Mitchell | .... | special video effects (1960's-1970's) (as A. J. Mitchell) | |
| Bernard Lodge | .... | title sequence designer (1963-1979) (uncredited 1963-1969) | |
Stunts | |||
| Alan Chuntz | .... | stunts (1960's-1970's) | |
| Peter Diamond | .... | stunts (1960s) | |
| Max Faulkner | .... | stunts (1960's-1970's) | |
| Stuart Fell | .... | stunts (1970s-1980s) | |
| Alf Joint | .... | stunts (1960s-1980s) | |
| Derek Martin | .... | stunts (1960s-1970s) | |
| Roy Scammell | .... | stunts (1960s-1980s) | |
| Lee Sheward | .... | stunt coordinator | |
| Terry Walsh | .... | stunts (1960s-1970s) | |
| Derek Ware | .... | stunts (1960s-1970s) | |
Camera and Electrical Department | |||
| Stewart A. Farnell | .... | camera operator (1 episode) | |
| Peter Hamilton | .... | camera operator (12 episodes) | |
| Alan Jonas | .... | camera operator (6 episodes) | |
| Ken Westbury | .... | camera operator (4 episodes) | |
Music Department | |||
| Paddy Kingsland | .... | composer: incidental music (1980-1985) | |
| Keff McCulloch | .... | composer: incidental music (1987-1989) | |
| Humphrey Searle | .... | composer: incidental music (1965) | |
| Dudley Simpson | .... | composer: incidental music (1964-1980) | |
Other crew | |||
| Christopher Baker | .... | production assistant | |
| Ali Bongo | .... | magic advisor | |
| Kenneth J. Bussanmas | .... | creative consultant (1979-1985) | |
| Jeremy Hare | .... | assistant floor manager (three episodes) | |
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (1983) (UK) (theatrical) (original airing)
- BBC Video (1999) (USA) (DVD)
- Fox Video (1991) (USA) (VHS)
- Image Entertainment (1996) (USA) (VHS)
Additional Details
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
90 min | 102 min (DVD version)
Country:
Language:
Color:
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 See more »
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Filming Locations:
Did You Know?
Trivia:
Philip Latham was second choice for Borusa.See more »
Quotes:
The Master:I know this is going to be hard to believe, Doctor, but for once I mean you no harm.
Fifth Doctor:Like Alice, I try to believe three impossible things before breakfast.
See more »
Fifth Doctor:Like Alice, I try to believe three impossible things before breakfast.
See more »
Movie Connections:
Featured in "Doctor Who Confidential: Lords and Masters" (2009)See more »
Soundtrack:
Destiny WaltzSee more »
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.See more (15 total) »
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for "Doctor Who" (1963) See more »Related Links
| Main series | Episode guide | Full cast and crew |
| Company credits | External reviews | IMDb TV section |
| IMDb Adventure section | IMDb UK section |
Copyright © 1990-2013
IMDb.com, Inc.
Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Interest-Based Ads
An 
company.
This is as happy a celebration as a 20 year old science fiction programme could hope to have. A mish-mash of Doctors and monsters, it works better as a series of character vignettes than a dramatic story. The episode (it is best viewed as the 90 minute film of the original transmission) ambles spendidly through mini-adventures for all concerned, sort of aiming towards the showdown at the end, but with no great tension for the audience.
It's a little odd to think that we're now another 16 years on.