Doctor Who: The War Machines (1966)
The TARDIS arrives in London in 1966 and the First Doctor and Dodo visit the Post Office Tower. There they meet Professor Brett, whose revolutionary new computer WOTAN (Will Operating Thought ANalogue) can actually think for itself and is shortly to be linked up to other major computers around the world — a project overseen by civil servant Sir Charles Summer.
Director: Michael Ferguson
Genre: Science Fiction, Drama, Adventure
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: July 16, 1966
Cast
- William Hartnell - The Doctor
- Jackie Lane - Dodo Chaplet
- Anneke Wills - Polly
- Michael Craze - Ben Jackson
- John Harvey - Professor Brett
- John Cater - Professor Krimpton
- William Mervyn - Sir Charles Summer
- Alan Curtis - Major Green
- Gerald Taylor - War Machine Operator/The Voice of WOTAN
- Sandra Bryant - Kitty
Screenplay
- Ian Stuart Black
- Kit Pedler (Idea)
- Gerry Davis (Script Editor)
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
time travel
More Films by Director: Michael Ferguson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Doctor Who: The War Machines about?
- The TARDIS arrives in London in 1966 and the First Doctor and Dodo visit the Post Office Tower. There they meet Professor Brett, whose revolutionary new computer WOTAN (Will Operating Thought ANalogue) can actually think for itself and is shortly to be linked up to other major computers around the world — a project overseen by civil servant Sir Charles Summer.
- Who directed Doctor Who: The War Machines?
- Doctor Who: The War Machines was directed by Michael Ferguson.
- Who stars in Doctor Who: The War Machines?
- Doctor Who: The War Machines stars William Hartnell, Jackie Lane, Anneke Wills, Michael Craze, John Harvey, John Cater.
- How long is Doctor Who: The War Machines?
- Doctor Who: The War Machines has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Doctor Who: The War Machines?
- Doctor Who: The War Machines is a Science Fiction, Drama, Adventure film.
- Where was Doctor Who: The War Machines produced?
- Doctor Who: The War Machines was produced in United Kingdom.