Celebration: Doctor Who in 1983 (2008)

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Producer Steve Broster takes a look back to 1983 and the celebration of Doctor Who's twentieth anniversary, including the production and transmission of 'The Five Doctors', the media interest and the BBC Enterprises' event at Longleat House. Featuring actors Peter Davison, Elisabeth Sladen, Nicholas Courtney, Mark Strickson, Janet Fielding, Carole Ann Ford, John Leeson, Richard Franklin and Caroline John, writer Terrance Dicks, director Peter Moffatt, visual effects designer Mike Kelt, new series writers Paul Cornell and Gareth Roberts, prominent fans Andrew Beech, Ian Levine, Richard Molesworth and James Goss. Presented by Colin Baker.

Title: Celebration: Doctor Who in 1983
Party: Doctor Who in 1983 is a documentary film made in 2008 to celebrate the 25th wedding anniversary of the long-running BBC science fiction television series, Doctor Who. The movie has a look back at the events, tales, as well as behind-the-scenes production of the program in 1983, during its twentieth season. The docudrama features meetings with the actors, production team, and also unique guests that were involved in the making of Doctor Who in that age.

1983: A Landmark Year for Doctor Who
1983 was a significant year for Doctor Who, as it noted the program's 20th anniversary. The film talks about just how the series commemorated this turning point with the feature-length unique episode, "The Five Doctors", which brought together all 5 of the stars that had actually played the Doctor up to that point: William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker, and Peter Davison.

The docudrama additionally covers various other crucial stories from the 1983 period, such as "Arc of Infinity", which saw the return of the Doctor's adversary, Omega; "Snakedance", a sequel to the prominent tale "Kinda"; "Mawdryn Undead", which introduced the unusual race known as the Blinovitch Limitation Effect; as well as "Terminus", a story set in the far future that discussed themes of leprosy as well as the end of the universe.

The film checks out how Doctor Who continued to develop in regards to storytelling as well as unique impacts during this period, while still preserving its core elements of whimsy, wonder, and also journey.

Behind the Scenes: The Making of Doctor Who
The documentary features meetings with lots of crucial manufacturing employee, consisting of producer John Nathan-Turner, manuscript editor Eric Saward, and author Terrance Dicks. They discuss the obstacles and also pleasures of working with Doctor Who during this age and share understandings into the imaginative process behind some of the period's most prominent stories. In addition, the movie consists of footage of the cast and also crew on sets and also areas, providing viewers with a look of how a few of the program's most popular scenes were brought to life.

Interviews with the Doctor: The Leading Men and Women of Doctor Who
Party: Doctor Who in 1983 consists of interviews with several actors that played the Doctor during the collection' very first twenty years, offering insights into their experiences and reflecting on what it resembled to be a component of such a beloved television establishment. The film likewise features conversations with several of the actresses that portrayed the Doctor's companions, including Sarah Sutton (Nyssa), Janet Fielding (Tegan), and Mark Strickson (Turlough).

Unique Guests: Doctor Who's Supporting Cast and Guest Stars
The documentary showcases interviews with a lot of the guest stars who showed up in Doctor Who in 1983, from villains and also unusual creatures to the Doctor's good friends as well as allies. These meetings use understandings into the unique challenges and also happiness of working with a show like Doctor Who and also the long lasting impact it has actually had on their lives and also occupations.

Amongst the notable guest celebrities featured in the movie are actor and also author Stephen Gallagher, that penciled the script for "Terminus;" expert actor Bernard Cribbins, who played Wilfred Mott, the grandfather of the Doctor's friend Donna Noble; and also the late Richard Hurndall, that entered the duty of the First Doctor for "The Five Doctors" adhering to the fatality of star William Hartnell.

Verdict: A Celebration of Doctor Who's Legacy
Celebration: Doctor Who in 1983 functions as both a nostalgic recall at a specific minute in the show's history and a testimony to the enduring power of the Doctor Who franchise. The movie offers a detailed and remarkable take a look at the making of Doctor Who during one of its most memorable eras, making it a must-watch for fans of the show. With understandings from cast members, staff, and also guest stars, the docudrama sheds light on the hard work as well as devotion that went into creating the ageless adventures of the Doctor and his companions, which continue to captivate brand-new generations of followers.

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  • Peter Davison (small)
    Peter Davison
  • Elisabeth Sladen (small)
    Elisabeth Sladen
  • Nicholas Courtney (small)
    Nicholas Courtney
  • Mark Strickson (small)
    Mark Strickson
  • Janet Fielding (small)
    Janet Fielding
  • Carole Ann Ford (small)
    Carole Ann Ford
  • John Leeson (small)
    John Leeson
  • Richard Franklin (small)
    Richard Franklin
  • Caroline John (small)
    Caroline John
  • Terrance Dicks (small)
    Terrance Dicks
  • Peter Moffatt