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Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom( 1976)

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Overview

When scientists in the Antarctic uncover a mysterious seed pod, the Doctor is called in to investigate. He soon realises it is extraterrestrial and extremely dangerous. At the same time, however, ruthless millionaire plant-lover Harrison Chase has learned of the find and decides he must have the pod for his collection of rare and beautiful flora. Meanwhile the pod itself harbours intelligent life with sinister plans of its own...

    Top Billed Cast

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      Tom Baker

      The Doctor

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      Elisabeth Sladen

      Sarah Jane Smith

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      Tony Beckley

      Harrison Chase

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      Kenneth Gilbert

      Richard Dunbar

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      Michael Barrington

      Sir Colin Thackeray

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      Sylvia Coleridge

      Amelia Ducat

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      John Challis

      Scorby

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      Mark Jones

      Arnold Keeler / Krynoid (voice)

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      Seymour Green

      Hargreaves

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      Michael McStay

      Derek Moberley

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      Hubert Rees

      John Stevensen

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      John Gleeson

      Charles Winlett

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      Ian Fairbairn

      Doctor Chester

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      John Acheson

      Major Beresford

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      Ray Barron

      Sergeant Henderson

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      Alan Chuntz

      Chauffeur

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      David Masterman

      Guard Leader

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      Harry Fielder

      Guard

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      Pat Gorman

      Guard

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      Ian Elliott

      Guard

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      Keith Ashley

      Sir Colin's Aide

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      Ronald Gough

      Marine

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      Patrick Milner

      Marine

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      Barry Summerford

      UNIT Soldier

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      Tony Snell

      UNIT Soldier

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      Patrick Ginter

      UNIT Soldier

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      Rowland Geall

      UNIT Soldier

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      Derek Wayland

      UNIT Soldier

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      Keith Ashley

      The Krynoid

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      Ronald Gough

      The Krynoid

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    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Fri Jun 28 2024
    Well clearly this Antarctic expedition had never watched "The Thing From Another World" (1951) before they set off else they would have known that anything you find buried in the ice ought to be left well alone! The World Ecology Bureau discovers a seed pod - and swiftly the "Doctor" (Tom Baker) and "Sarah Jane" (Elisabeth Sladen) race to the scene only to discover that the thing has been snacking, and growing, and isn't pocket-sized any more. Adding to the challenges for our intrepid time travellers, we also learn that renowned, and slightly bonkers, plant collector "Chase" ("Camp Freddie" him...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • time travel
    • botanist
    • carnivorous plant
    • alien infection