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Worlds Within: The Life of Ian Marter

Worlds Within: The Life of Ian Marter (2025)

Documentary

Runtime: 77 minutes

Overview

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 Marter

Ian Marter

Self (archive footage)
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"Mopsy" Marter

Self
R

Rupert Marter

Self
A

Alan Marter

Self
Christopher Naylor

Christopher Naylor

Self/Ian Marter
R

Roland Oliver

Self
J

John Dodgson

Self

 Angela Down

Angela Down

Self

 Richenda Carey

Richenda Carey

Self

 Liza Goddard

Liza Goddard

Self