Doctor Who: Timelash (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1985, Doctor Who: Timelash is a drama, adventure and science fiction film directed by Pennant Roberts, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The Doctor and Peri arrive on Karfel, a planet ruled by fear where the enemies of its ruler, the despotic Borad, are banished into a time tunnel known as the Timelash.
Who’s in it. Doctor Who: Timelash stars Colin Baker as The Doctor, Nicola Bryant as Peri Brown, Robert Ashby as The Borad and Denis Carey as Old Man, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Doctor Who: Timelash has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Doctor Who: Timelash page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doctor Who: Timelash tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doctor Who: Timelash (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Doctor Who: Timelash change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Doctor Who: Timelash worth watching?
- Doctor Who: Timelash holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Doctor Who: Timelash?
- Doctor Who: Timelash stars Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant, Robert Ashby, Denis Carey and Paul Darrow.
- When was Doctor Who: Timelash released?
- Doctor Who: Timelash was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.