Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker

Name: Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker
Genre: Science Fiction, Drama, Animation, Adventure
Released: 2024-03-02
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Rating: 8
Cast: William Hartnell, Peter Purves, Jackie Lane, Michael Gough, Campbell Singer

Meet the original Toymaker in this new animated version of the lost 1966 Doctor Who classic.

Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker (2024)

1:35 (95 min)

Science Fiction, Drama, Animation, Adventure

United Kingdom

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Production

BBC, Shapeshifter Studios

Release date

2 March 2024

Director

Chloe Grech

Scenario

Brian Hayles

Composer

Producer

Actors

The Doctor (voice)

Steven Taylor (voice)

Jackie Lane

Dodo Chaplet (voice)

Michael Gough

The Toymaker (voice)

Campbell Singer

Joey / King of Hearts / Sergeant Rugg (voice)

Carmen Silvera

Clara / Queen of Hearts / Mrs Wiggs (voice)

Peter Stephens

Knave of Hearts / Kitchen Boy / Cyril (voice)

Reg Lever

Joker (voice)

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Short description

Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker follows the Doctor as he engages in the Trilogic Game. Meanwhile, his companions Steven and Dodo must navigate a series of perils disguised as simple children's games in an effort to find the Doctor and return to the Tardis. This animated production was developed using original audio recordings.

Released on March 2, 2024, this United Kingdom production from the BBC and Shapeshifter Studios blends adventure, drama, science fiction, and animation. The film was directed by Chloe Grech, Bill Sellars, David Devjak, and Adam Boys, with a screenplay written by Brian Hayles and produced by Innes Lloyd and David Devjak. The voice cast features William Hartnell as the Doctor, Peter Purves as Steven Taylor, and Jackie Lane as Dodo Chaplet. Michael Gough provides the voice for the Toymaker, while Campbell Singer and Carmen Silvera voice multiple roles, including the King and Queen of Hearts. The final runtime of the film is 95 minutes.