John Scott Martin
Nacimiento : 1926-04-01, Toxteth, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK
Muerte : 2009-01-06
Documentary to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of this popular cult sci-fi television series.
A look at the various monsters that have appeared in Doctor Who.
To coincide with a new era for Doctor Who we take a nostalgic look back at the glory days of the programme in a tribute to its unsigned heroes. Ever wondered what it’s like inside a Dalek? How, exactly, of you portray a Fish Person? What was it like recording Doctor Who during its 26 year run? And just how do you get to be a Doctor Who monster? Now you can find out as, for the very first time, we speak to the men and women who ensured we spend out Saturday nights behind the sofa. Their stories are funny, moving, unbelievable and sometimes tragic. Presented by the seventh Doctor, Sylvester McCoy, and containing unique film and newly discovered photographs, this all adds up to an entertaining trip down memory lane – go on treat yourself to a slice of nostalgia!
Old Jeweller
Dos científicos, el estadounidense Daniel Hicklar y el inglés Sir John Bavistock, descubren un sistema de producción de electricidad barata a partir de la fusión nuclear. Al mismo tiempo, un par de ladrones, Sidney Lipton y Gerard Bradley, y una atractiva viuda, proyectan robarles tres millones de libras en diamantes.
Ingemund the Old
Erik el Vikingo (Tim Robbins) está cansado de los saqueos, las violaciones y de los cielos grises. Decide entonces reunir guerreros de su pueblo y todos embarcan en un viaje peligroso a Valhalla, para pedir los dioses que acaben con la Edad de Ragnorok y que dejen a su gente ver la luz del sol otra vez. Del director de las comedias del grupo Monty Python.
'Downtown' Bum #3
Seymour, un joven dependiente de una floristería, está enamorado de su compañera Audrie, pero ella sale con un sádico dentista. Un día, justo después de un extraño eclipse, compra una pequeña planta, a la que bautiza como Audrie II. La planta comenzará a moverse e incluso a hablar con Seymour, de forma que se convierte en una atracción para la ciudad. Poco pueden imaginar todos que realmente es un ser abominable, que Seymour casualmente ha descubierto que se alimenta de sangre humana.
Cemetery Caretaker
Cuando una plaga de extraños y horribles asesinatos mantienen en suspenso a Londres, el joven Sherlock Holmes y su nuevo amigo Watson se ven involucrados casi sin advertirlo en un oscuro misterio. ¡Evidentemente, algo se está tramando! Y el detective en ciernes se encuentra dispuesto a resolver el caso más sorprendente de su extraordinaria carrera.
Hector
A gripping thriller telling the true story of the hunt and capture of David Berkowitz, a.k.a. "Son of Sam" — the infamous serial killer who stalked New York in the 70s.
Against the backdrop of the bombing campaign in Britain and the Northern Ireland Hunger Strike, a young woman joins a terrorist operation which takes three people hostage. Over the days of their captivity, she questions her own involvement and the history of Ireland which has brought her to this point.
Dalek
At the Tranquil Repose mortuary, the Doctor and Peri uncover a sinister plot to create a new breed of Daleks under the supervision of the mysterious Great Healer.
Dalek
Captured in a time corridor, the Doctor and his companions are forced to land on 20th century Earth, diverted by the Doctor's oldest enemy - the Daleks. It is here the true purpose of the time corridor becomes apparent: after ninety years of imprisonment, Davros, the ruthless creator of the Daleks, is to be liberated to assist in the resurrection of his army. Not even the Daleks foresee the poisonous threat of their creator. Indeed, who would suspect Davros of wanting to destroy his own Daleks - and why? Only the Doctor knows the truth. Will he descend to Davros' level of evil to stop him?
Dalek Operator
Many incarnations of the Doctors and their old companions are taken out of time and deposited in the Death Zone on Gallifrey. There, they must battle the Master, Daleks, Cybermen and Yeti in order to reach the Dark Tower and discover the Tomb of Rassilon.
En 'Seguros permanentes Crimson', Terry Gilliam crea un paralelismo entre lo que ocurre en una oficina y una galera con motines y ataques piratas. Cortometraje estrenado en cines, como "telonero" de la película 'El sentido de la vida', y que desde entonces ha llegado al mercado doméstico ligado a ésta, sin formar directamente parte de ella. Fue nominado al BAFTA al mejor cortometraje.
Dancing Teacher
Película visualmente evocativa, basada en la música del disco homónimo y las visiones del grupo de rock psicodélico "Pink Floyd". Narra la vida de una estrella de rock ficticia: "Pink". Una mezcla de relaciones humanas, abuso de drogas, sexo, infancia, la Segunda Guerra Mundial y fascismo se combinan en un relato que alterna cine en vivo con animación creada por el caricaturista británico Gerald Scarfe.
Farmer
A crusty old English General leads his eccentric family on a family picnic trip, and comic chaos ensues.
Kriz
Mad scientist Mehendri Solon is building a body from spare parts to house the disembodied brain of the evil Time Lord Morbius. He fancies the Doctor's head as the final piece...
Dalek
The Time Lords dispatch the Doctor to the past of the planet Skaro on his deadliest adventure yet — to prevent the creation of the Daleks.
Dalek
An energy drain traps the Third Doctor and Sarah Jane Smith on the planet Exxilon with its hostile natives, causing the travellers to make an uneasy alliance with a Marine Space Corps expedition and a squadron of Daleks. The key to escape for all of them lies at the heart of a powerful and mysterious lost city, but only after a series of deadly traps.
Jake
A homesteading family in 1867 Wyoming faces a crisis when the husband is killed and the wife must decide whether to remain or take her son and daughter back East.
White Line Workman
A porn-store owner orders some new stuff from his supplier, but the delivery address gets mixed with the address of the local Barclays Bank. Here, David (the bank's assistant manager) and his new wife are shocked when photos, then films and finally two girls are sent to them in their bank-supplied flat. They and the banks' head cashier then hatch a plan to get rid of the porn—without letting their boss, the local police and David's mother in on what is happening.
Hughes
The Doctor and UNIT investigate a deadly infection lurking underneath the Welsh mining town of Llanfairfach. It's an adventure that will change Jo Grant's life forever...
Dalek
Guerillas time-jump back from the 22nd century to assassinate Sir Reginald Styles - a diplomat working for World Peace, The Doctor discovers they are from a future where the Daleks have invaded the Earth (Following wars precipitated by Styles's destruction at the peace conference). With the Daleks desperate to maintain their version of history, The Doctor and Jo find themselves in a totalitarian future, where they must discover who really happened and prevent it.
Robot
When the Master steals the Time Lords' secret file on the Doomsday Weapon, they grant the Doctor a temporary reprieve from his exile on Earth to deal with the crisis. He and Jo arrive on the planet Uxarieus and become enmeshed in a struggle between an agrarian colony and a powerful mining corporation.
Salvation Army Officer
An evening at Wilton's Music-Hall, Grace's Alley, Wellclose Square, London, 1860 starring Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan, Keith Michell, Pat Kirkwood, Warren Mitchell, Ronnie Barker, Bill Fraser, Gina Astralita, Eric Robinson. Introduced by Billy Russell. Tonight, 90 years after it closed, this famous Music-Hall opens again to bring you a picture of the stars, the singers, the dancers, and the people who once went there.
Ticket Man
A young train spotter heads to Staffordshire for a historic journey through a soon to be condemned tunnel. During his trip, he encounters a series of curious characters.
Dalek
The Daleks draft the Second Doctor into distilling the Human Factor. Once implanted, it will make the Dalek race invincible. Jamie's faith in the Doctor is stretched to the limit as the Doctor appears to be collaborating with the Daleks. The Doctor has a few tricks up his sleeve, but then again so might the Daleks.
Dalek
In the year 4000, the Daleks conspire to conquer the Solar System. Their scheme involves treachery at the highest levels and a weapon capable of destroying the very fabric of time. Only the Doctor and his friends can prevent catastrophe — and there is no guarantee they will escape with their lives...
Dalek / Mechonoid
The Doctor and his companions are pursued through time and space by the Daleks on the desert planet Aridius and beyond.
Zarbi
On the planet Vortis, the Doctor and his companions aid the butterfly-like Menoptra in their battle against the parasitic Animus and its mind-controlled minions, the ant-like Zarbi.