Movie

Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol

★ 8.0(7)19881h 15m

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Good to know

Director: Chris Clough
Release date: 1988-11-16
Runtime: 1h 15m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol — trailer

About Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol

Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol is a 1988 movie in the Science Fiction, Drama and Adventure genres, directed by Chris Clough, starring Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred and Sheila Hancock. It has a runtime of 1 hour 15 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The TARDIS arrives on the planet Terra Alpha, where the Seventh Doctor and Ace discover a society in which sadness is against the law - a law enforced zealously by the brightly uniformed Happiness Patrol. The planet is ruled by Helen A with the aid of her companion, Joseph C, and her carnivorous pet Stigorax, Fifi.

Cast

Sylvester McCoy

The Doctor

Sophie Aldred

Ace

Sheila Hancock

Helen A

Ronald Fraser

Joseph C

Georgina Hale

Daisy K

Harold Innocent

Gilbert M

Lesley Dunlop

Susan Q

Rachel Bell

Priscilla P

Jonathan Burn

Silas P

Tim Barker

Harold V

David John Pope

The Kandyman

John Normington

Trevor Sigma

Themes & keywords

time travel

Frequently asked questions

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Is Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol on Netflix?+

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How long is Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol?+

Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol has a runtime of 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

Who stars in Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol?+

Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol stars Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred, Sheila Hancock, Ronald Fraser and Georgina Hale.

When did Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol come out?+

Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol is a 1988 movie directed by Chris Clough.

What genre is Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol?+

Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol is Science Fiction, Drama and Adventure film.

Who directed Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol?+

Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol was directed by Chris Clough.