Worlds Within: The Life of Ian Marter (2025)

Plot Summary

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.

Full Cast & Characters

Ian Marter

Self (archive footage)

"Mopsy" Marter

Self

Rupert Marter

Self

Alan Marter

Self

Christopher Naylor

Self/Ian Marter

Roland Oliver

Self

John Dodgson

Self

Angela Down

Self

Richenda Carey

Self

Liza Goddard

Self

Paul Moriarty

Self

Jenny McCracken

Self

Director & Crew

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