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Doctor Who: The Romans
7.8 / 10• 1965• 1h 40m•NR• English
Science FictionAdventureDrama
Storyline
The TARDIS crew take up residence near Rome in 64AD, where Ian and Barbara are kidnapped by slave traders, and the Doctor's imitation of Maximus Pettulian sees him taken to the court of Emperor Nero where he inadvertently plays a part in deciding the course of history...
Cast & Crew
William Hartnell
The Doctor
Lead
Jacqueline Hill
Barbara Wright
William Russell
Ian Chesterton
Maureen O'Brien
Vicki
DS
Derek Sydney
Sevcheria
NE
Nicholas Evans
Didius
DE
Dennis Edwards
Centurion
Margot Edwards
Stall Holder
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Christopher Barry's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Doctor Who: The Romans is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
