Worlds Within – The Life of Ian Marter
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Worlds Within – The Life of Ian Marter 2025 Directed by Chris Chapman

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.

Country USA
Language English
Gnere Documentary
Release Date 20 September 2025
77 mins
Cast
Ian Marter
Ian Marter Self (archive footage)
Elisabeth Sladen
Elisabeth Sladen Self (archive footage)
Tom Baker
Tom Baker Self
Nicholas Briggs
Nicholas Briggs Self
Nicholas Courtney
Nicholas Courtney Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart (archive footage)
John Woodnutt
John Woodnutt Duke of Forgill (archive footage)
Philip Hinchcliffe
Philip Hinchcliffe Self
Jon Pertwee
Jon Pertwee The Doctor (archive footage)
Katy Manning
Katy Manning Jo Grant (archive footage)
Jenny McCracken
Jenny McCracken Self
Crew
Director
Chris Chapman
Chris Chapman