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Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe (1986): Cast

Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe (1986) movie poster

Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe is a 1986 action drama directed by Chris Clough, starring Michael Jayston as The Valeyard, James Bree and Geoffrey Hughes. It runs 55 minutes.

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Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
55 min
Director
Chris Clough
Genres
Action , Drama , Sci-Fi , Adventure
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe About?

The premise of Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe without spoilers.

Accused of genocide by the treacherous Valeyard at his trial, the Doctor receives aid from an unlikely ally who sways the High Council and exposes the Valeyard as the Master. The Valeyard’s crimes are so horrific that even the Doctor’s arch‑enemy intervenes to stop him. Cornered, the Valeyard flees to the Matrix to become the Doctor’s judge, jury and executioner.

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Cast & crew

Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe Cast & Characters

Michael Jayston leads the cast as The Valeyard, with James Bree as Keeper of the Matrix and Geoffrey Hughes as Popplewick. Directed by Chris Clough; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

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: The Ultimate Foe Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “The Trial of a Time Lord: The Ultimate Foe” and “Doctor Who: The Trial of a Time Lord”.

Also known as
  • The Trial of a Time Lord: The Ultimate Foe
  • Doctor Who: The Trial of a Time Lord
  • Parts Thirteen to Fourteen

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Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe FAQ: Cast & Runtime

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

How long is Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe?

Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe runs 55 minutes.

When was Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe released?

Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe was released on December 6, 1986.

Who directed Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe?

Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe was directed by Chris Clough.

More films by Chris Clough

Who is in the cast of Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe?

Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe stars Michael Jayston as The Valeyard, James Bree as Keeper of the Matrix and Geoffrey Hughes as Popplewick, among 8 credited actors.

Does Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe have a post-credit scene?

No. Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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