Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom backdrop

Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom 1976 Directed by Douglas Camfield

When scientists in the Antarctic uncover a mysterious seed pod, the Doctor is called in to investigate. He soon realises it is extraterrestrial and extremely dangerous. At the same time, however, ruthless millionaire plant-lover Harrison Chase has learned of the find and decides he must have the pod for his collection of rare and beautiful flora. Meanwhile the pod itself harbours intelligent life with sinister plans of its own...

Production Country United Kingdom
Language English
Spoken Language English
Production Company BBC
Release Date 31 January 1976
150 mins
Cast
Tom Baker The Doctor
Elisabeth Sladen Sarah Jane Smith
Tony Beckley Harrison Chase
Kenneth Gilbert Richard Dunbar
Michael Barrington Sir Colin Thackeray
Sylvia Coleridge Amelia Ducat
Mark Jones Arnold Keeler / Krynoid (voice)
Seymour Green Hargreaves
Michael McStay Derek Moberley
Hubert Rees John Stevensen
John Gleeson Charles Winlett
Ian Fairbairn Doctor Chester
John Acheson Major Beresford
Ray Barron Sergeant Henderson
Alan Chuntz Chauffeur
David Masterman Guard Leader
Keith Ashley Sir Colin's Aide
Barry Summerford UNIT Soldier
Tony Snell UNIT Soldier
Patrick Ginter UNIT Soldier
Rowland Geall UNIT Soldier
Derek Wayland UNIT Soldier
Keith Ashley The Krynoid
Ronald Gough The Krynoid