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Worlds Within: The Life of Ian Marter
Film / 2025

Worlds Within: The Life of Ian Marter

Directed by Chris Chapman
Documentary

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.

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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 MarterSelf (archive footage) "Mopsy" MarterSelf Rupert MarterSelf Alan MarterSelf Christopher NaylorSelf/Ian Marter Roland OliverSelf John DodgsonSelf Angela DownSelf Richenda CareySelf Liza GoddardSelf Paul MoriartySelf Jenny McCrackenSelf
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Robert ShearmanSelf Tom BakerSelf Elisabeth SladenSelf (archive footage) Philip HinchcliffeSelf Roger Murray-LeachSelf Sylvia JamesSelf James GossSelf David WarwickSelf Nicholas BriggsSelf

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