Worlds Within: The Life of Ian Marter (2025)

0.0/10 • 77 min • Documentary

Overview

In 1974, Ian Marter was cast as Harry Sullivan, opposite Tom Baker and Elisabeth Sladen, in a new era of Doctor Who. Marter was meant to be the show’s action man, but just months prior to joining, his erratic health nearly caused his death. This new feature-length documentary explores in intimate detail Marter’s turbulent, enigmatic and brilliant life.

Cast

Ian Marter

Self (archive footage)

Christopher Naylor

Self/Ian Marter

Angela Down

Richenda Carey

Liza Goddard

Paul Moriarty

Robert Shearman

Tom Baker

Elisabeth Sladen

Self (archive footage)

Philip Hinchcliffe

Roger Murray-Leach

James Goss

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