Movie

Doctor Who: Origins

“The story of the origins of Doctor Who (1963).”

★ 8.5(1)200654m

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Good to know

Director: Richard Molesworth
Release date: 2006-01-30
Runtime: 54m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC Worldwide

Doctor Who: Origins — trailer

About Doctor Who: Origins

Doctor Who: Origins is a 2006 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Richard Molesworth, starring Carole Ann Ford, Brian Hodgson and Waris Hussein. It has a runtime of 54 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.5/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Doctor Who: Origins in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A 55-minute documentary, detailing the creation of Doctor Who, including a rare interview with creator Sydney Newman, and new interviews with producer Verity Lambert, directors Waris Hussein and Richard Martin, actors William Russell and Carole Ann Ford, title sequence designer Bernard Lodge, and TARDIS sound effect creator Brian Hodgson

Cast

Carole Ann Ford

Self

Brian Hodgson

Self

Waris Hussein

Self

Verity Lambert

Self

Bernard Lodge

Self

Richard Martin

Self

William Russell

Self

Marcus Hearn

Self

Terry Molloy

Narrator (voice)

David Harley

Additional Voices (voice)

Sydney Newman

Self (archive footage)

William Hartnell

The Doctor (archive footage)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Doctor Who: Origins in United Kingdom?+

Doctor Who: Origins is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Kingdom. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Doctor Who: Origins on Netflix?+

Doctor Who: Origins is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is Doctor Who: Origins?+

Doctor Who: Origins has a runtime of 54 minutes (54 minutes).

Who stars in Doctor Who: Origins?+

Doctor Who: Origins stars Carole Ann Ford, Brian Hodgson, Waris Hussein, Verity Lambert and Bernard Lodge.

When did Doctor Who: Origins come out?+

Doctor Who: Origins is a 2006 movie directed by Richard Molesworth.

What genre is Doctor Who: Origins?+

Doctor Who: Origins is Documentary film.

Who directed Doctor Who: Origins?+

Doctor Who: Origins was directed by Richard Molesworth.