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The Ties That Bind Us
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The Ties That Bind Us

2008-03-03 · 16 min · Not rated

Documentary · Science Fiction

A look at the subtle (and not so subtle!) links to the show's past and future contained within the story of The Five Doctors.

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Directors
Brendan Sheppard
Production companies
2 Entertain
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Paul McGannPaul McGannSelf - Narrator
Anthony AinleyAnthony AinleyThe Master (archive footage)
John ArnattJohn ArnattBorusa (archive footage)
Colin BakerColin BakerThe Sixth Doctor / Commander Maxil (archive footage)
Tom BakerTom BakerThe Fourth Doctor (archive footage)
Patrick BarrPatrick BarrHobson (archive footage)
Terence BaylerTerence BaylerBarrington (archive footage)
Geoffrey BeeversGeoffrey BeeversThe Master (archive footage)
John BennettJohn BennettChang Lee (archive footage)
John BreslinJohn BreslinCaptain Munro (archive footage)
Nicola BryantNicola BryantPeri Brown (archive footage)
Peter ButterworthPeter ButterworthThe Monk (archive footage)
Ian CollierStuart Hyde (archive footage)
David CollingsDavid CollingsVorus / Mawdryn (archive footage)
George A. CooperGeorge A. CooperCherub (archive footage)
Nicholas CourtneyNicholas CourtneyBrigadier Lethbridge-Stewart (archive footage)
Peter DavisonPeter DavisonThe Fifth Doctor (archive footage)
Roger DelgadoRoger DelgadoThe Master (archive footage)
Janet FieldingJanet FieldingTegan (archive footage)
Carole Ann FordCarole Ann FordSusan Foreman (archive footage)

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