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201134 minGdocumentary

Life on Earth

201134 minGdocumentary

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Two actors recount their experiences from the production of Terror of the Autons, marking their debuts in the series.

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Ed Stradling

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Two actors recount their experiences from the production of Terror of the Autons, marking their debuts in the series.

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Katy Manning and Richard Franklin reflect on their experiences during the production of Terror of the Autons. The documentary includes insights from Jon Pertwee through an archive interview, as well as contributions from Script Editor Terrance Dicks and Producer Barry Letts. Phil Collinson, the new series Producer, discusses the differences in production methods between the classic and modern iterations of the series. The film runs for 34 minutes and was directed by Ed Stradling in 2011.

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Meet actors Katy Manning and Richard Franklin
Find out about production differences from old to new series
See behind-the-scenes footage of 'Terror of the Autons'

Did You Know

Katy Manning and Richard Franklin made their debuts in 'Terror of the Autons'.
The documentary has a duration of 34 minutes.
Jon Pertwee's insights are included through an archive interview.

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Doctor Who fansTelevision production enthusiastsBehind-the-scenes documentary lovers

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Ed Stradling directed the documentary Life on Earth.

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The documentary Life on Earth was released in 2011.

How long is the documentary Life on Earth?

The duration of the documentary Life on Earth is 34 minutes.

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