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Doctor Who: The King's Demons

Doctor Who: The King's Demons

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Doctor Who: The King's Demons

1983

0h 50m

4.3(3 votes)

Drama

Action

Adventure

Science Fiction

TV Movie

Overview

The Doctor and his companions arrive at a medieval joust and are surprised to be greeted warmly by King John, who calls them his demons. But when a young nobleman returns, having just left King John in London, the Doctor realises that this king must be an impostor! Then the Master makes an appearance and the Doctor's worst fears are confirmed...

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Peter Davison

Peter Davison

The Doctor

Janet Fielding

Janet Fielding

Tegan Jovanka

Mark Strickson

Mark Strickson

Vislor Turlough

Gerald Flood

Gerald Flood

Voice of Kamelion/King John

Anthony Ainley

Anthony Ainley

The Master/Sir Gilles Estram

Frank Windsor

Frank Windsor

Ranulf

Christopher Villiers

Christopher Villiers

Hugh

Isla Blair

Isla Blair

Isabella

Michael J. Jackson

Michael J. Jackson

Sir Geoffrey de Lacey

Peter Burroughs

Peter Burroughs

Jester

Creative team

Directed by: Tony Virgo
Written by: Terence Dudley
Produced by: John Nathan-Turner

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