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Doctor Who: Terror of the Vervoids (1986): Cast

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Doctor Who: Terror of the Vervoids is a 1986 sci-fi drama directed by Chris Clough, starring Honor Blackman as Professor Sarah Lasky, Colin Baker and Michael Craig. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Doctor Who: Terror of the Vervoids (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Chris Clough
Genres
Drama , Sci-Fi , Adventure
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Doctor Who: Terror of the Vervoids About?

The premise of Doctor Who: Terror of the Vervoids without spoilers.

To support his defense, the Doctor recounts a future mission with programmer Mel. Responding to a distress signal from the space liner Hyperion III, they discover a mixed crew of corrupt scientists, secret agents, saboteurs, thieves and a murderer. Hidden aboard are the Vervoids—plant‑based beings created by a rogue botanical experiment, determined to eradicate all non‑plant life.

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Cast & crew

Doctor Who: Terror of the Vervoids Cast & Characters

Honor Blackman leads the cast as Professor Sarah Lasky, with Colin Baker as The Doctor and Michael Craig as Commodore Travers. Directed by Chris Clough; 21 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Doctor Who: Terror of the Vervoids

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More from Chris Clough

More films directed by Chris Clough: Doctor Who: Silver Nemesis, Doctor Who: Silver Nemesis, Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol and Doctor Who: Dragonfire.

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Doctor Who: Terror of the Vervoids Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “The Trial of a Time Lord: Terror of the Vervoids” and “Doctor Who: The Trial of a Time Lord”.

Also known as
  • The Trial of a Time Lord: Terror of the Vervoids
  • Doctor Who: The Trial of a Time Lord
  • Parts Nine to Twelve

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Doctor Who: Terror of the Vervoids FAQ: Cast & Runtime

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

How long is Doctor Who: Terror of the Vervoids?

Doctor Who: Terror of the Vervoids runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Doctor Who: Terror of the Vervoids released?

Doctor Who: Terror of the Vervoids was released on November 22, 1986.

Who directed Doctor Who: Terror of the Vervoids?

Doctor Who: Terror of the Vervoids was directed by Chris Clough.

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Who is in the cast of Doctor Who: Terror of the Vervoids?

Doctor Who: Terror of the Vervoids stars Honor Blackman as Professor Sarah Lasky, Colin Baker as The Doctor and Michael Craig as Commodore Travers, among 21 credited actors.

Does Doctor Who: Terror of the Vervoids have a post-credit scene?

No. Doctor Who: Terror of the Vervoids has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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