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Doctor Who: Black Orchid (1982): Cast

Doctor Who: Black Orchid (1982) movie poster

Doctor Who: Black Orchid is a 1982 sci-fi drama directed by Ron Jones, starring Gareth Milne as The Unknown / George Cranleigh, Michael Cochrane and Peter Davison. It runs 50 minutes.

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Doctor Who: Black Orchid (1982) movie poster
Released
Runtime
50 min
Director
Ron Jones
Genres
Sci-Fi , Drama , Adventure
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Doctor Who: Black Orchid About?

The premise of Doctor Who: Black Orchid without spoilers.

The TARDIS lands in 1925 England, and a case of mistaken identity forces the Doctor to join a local cricket team. While the companions enjoy a masked fancy‑dress ball at Lord Charles Cranleigh’s country estate, the celebration turns deadly as a series of murders unfold, plunging the visitors into a chilling mystery.

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Cast & crew

Doctor Who: Black Orchid Cast & Characters

Gareth Milne leads the cast as The Unknown / George Cranleigh, with Michael Cochrane as Lord Cranleigh and Peter Davison as The Doctor. Directed by Ron Jones; 13 actors are credited in all.

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More from Ron Jones

More films directed by Ron Jones: Doctor Who: Mindwarp, Doctor Who: Vengeance on Varos, Doctor Who: Vengeance on Varos and Doctor Who: Frontios.

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Doctor Who: Black Orchid Also Known As

Also known as “Doctor Who: Die schwarze Orchidee”.

Also known as
  • Doctor Who: Die schwarze Orchidee

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Doctor Who: Black Orchid FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Doctor Who: Black Orchid, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Doctor Who: Black Orchid?

Doctor Who: Black Orchid runs 50 minutes.

When was Doctor Who: Black Orchid released?

Doctor Who: Black Orchid was released on March 2, 1982.

Who directed Doctor Who: Black Orchid?

Doctor Who: Black Orchid was directed by Ron Jones.

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Who is in the cast of Doctor Who: Black Orchid?

Doctor Who: Black Orchid stars Gareth Milne as The Unknown / George Cranleigh, Michael Cochrane as Lord Cranleigh and Peter Davison as The Doctor, among 13 credited actors.

Does Doctor Who: Black Orchid have a post-credit scene?

No. Doctor Who: Black Orchid has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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