Movie

Doctor Who: Black Orchid

★ 6.2(4)198250m

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Good to know

Director: Ron Jones
Release date: 1982-03-02
Runtime: 50m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About Doctor Who: Black Orchid

Doctor Who: Black Orchid is a 1982 movie in the Science Fiction, Drama and Adventure genres, directed by Ron Jones, starring Peter Davison, Matthew Waterhouse and Sarah Sutton. It has a runtime of 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Doctor Who: Black Orchid in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The TARDIS arrives in 1925 England where the Doctor ends up playing in a local cricket match due to a case of mistaken identity. The travellers accept an invitation to a masked fancy dress ball, but events take on a more sinister tone as murders are perpetrated at the country home of their host, Lord Charles Cranleigh.

Cast

Peter Davison

The Doctor

Matthew Waterhouse

Adric

Sarah Sutton

Nyssa / Ann Talbot

Janet Fielding

Tegan Jovanka

Michael Cochrane

Lord Cranleigh

Barbara Murray

Lady Cranleigh

Gareth Milne

The Unknown / George Cranleigh

Moray Watson

Sir Robert Muir

Ivor Salter

Sergeant Markham

Andrew Tourell

Constable Cummings

Ahmed Khalil

Latoni

Brian Hawksley

Brewster

Themes & keywords

time travel

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Doctor Who: Black Orchid in United States?+

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Is Doctor Who: Black Orchid on Netflix?+

Doctor Who: Black Orchid is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Doctor Who: Black Orchid?+

Doctor Who: Black Orchid has a runtime of 50 minutes (50 minutes).

Who stars in Doctor Who: Black Orchid?+

Doctor Who: Black Orchid stars Peter Davison, Matthew Waterhouse, Sarah Sutton, Janet Fielding and Michael Cochrane.

When did Doctor Who: Black Orchid come out?+

Doctor Who: Black Orchid is a 1982 movie directed by Ron Jones.

What genre is Doctor Who: Black Orchid?+

Doctor Who: Black Orchid is Science Fiction, Drama and Adventure film.

Who directed Doctor Who: Black Orchid?+

Doctor Who: Black Orchid was directed by Ron Jones.