episode guide
the celestial toymaker
story 24 : season 3 : serial Y : 4 episodes
Producer: Innes Lloyd
Director: Bill Sellars
Writer: Brian Hayles
Script Editor: Gerry Davis
Designer: John Wood
cast information
William Hartnell (Dr. Who); Peter Purves (Steven Taylor); Jackie Lane (Dodo Chaplet); Michael Gough (Toymaker); Campbell Singer (Joey); Campbell Singer (King of Hearts); Campbell Singer (Sergeant Rugg); Carmen Silvera (Clara); Carmen Silvera (Queen of Hearts); Carmen Silvera (Mrs. Wiggs); Peter Stephens (Cyril); Peter Stephens (Kitchen Boy); Peter Stephens (Knave of Hearts); Reg Lever (Joker); Beryl Braham (Dancers);
crew information
Elisabeth Dunbar (Assistant Floor Manager); Tutte Lemkow (Choreographer); Daphne Dare (Costumes); Dudley Simpson (Incidental Music); Sonia Markham (Make-Up); Snowy White (Production Assistant); Brian Hodgson (Special Sounds); Frank Cresswell (Studio Lighting); Alan Fogg (Studio Sound); Ron Grainer (Title Music); Delia Derbyshire (Theme Arrangement);
episode information
| Title | First UK Transmission | Duration | Ratings | Archive Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Celestial Toyroom | 2 April 1966 at 17:50 | 24'40" | 8.0mil | does not exist |
| 2 | The Hall of Dolls | 9 April 1966 at 17:50 | 24'45" | 8.0mil | does not exist |
| 3 | The Dancing Floor | 16 April 1966 at 17:50 | 24'10" | 9.4mil | does not exist |
| 4 | The Final Test | 23 April 1966 at 17:50 | 23'57" | 7.8mil | 16mm telerecording |
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The Celestial Toyroom
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The Hall of Dolls
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The Dancing Floor
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The Final Test
» Recovered from ABC in Australia in April 1984
» 'Next Episode' caption is deleted on film print
release information
In Print:
Novelised as: Doctor Who -- The Celestial Toymaker
Written by: Gerry Davis & Alison Bingeman
Number 111 in the Target Doctor Who Library
| Versions | |
|---|---|
| 1986 |
Published by W. H. Allen, UK
in hardback With cover artwork by: Graham Potts ISBN: 0 491 03232 3 |
| 20 November 1986 |
Published by W. H. Allen, UK
in paperback With cover artwork by: Graham Potts ISBN: 0 426 20251 1 |
| 3 December 1992 |
Published by Virgin Publishing Ltd, UK
in paperback With cover artwork by: Alister Pearson ISBN: 0 426 20251 1 |
plot synopsis
The Doctor is turned invisible, and realises that the TARDIS has become trapped in the domain of a being known as the Toymaker. He is separated from Steven and Dodo, who have to complete a series of tests to win the TARDIS back, while the Doctor plays the Trilogic Game. If any of the Travellers fail to win, they will become the Toymaker's playthings for all eternity...
links to other sites
- Episode Guide and Production Documents: BBC Official Site -- Official episode guide entry. Based on information combined from The Television Companion and The Discontinuity Guide. Also contains links to original production documents.
- Rankings and Ratings: GEOS Listing -- Online rankings, ratings and reviews database. Vote on this story and view ratings and broadcast information of this story for over ten countries. Also contains details of production credits and summary information
- Episode Guide: Outpost Gallifrey -- A general overview of the story. Includes information from the Doctor Handbook series of books.
- Background Information: A Brief History of Time (Travel) -- Detailed background and behind-the-scenes information
- Detailed Synopsis: Dr. Who Reference Guide -- Contains an episode-by-episode detailed breakdown
- Story Reviews: The Doctor Who Ratings Guide -- Story reviews "by fans, for fans"
- Target Novelisation: On Target -- Details of the Target Novelisation for this story.
- Images: Doctor Who's Tragical History Tour -- Images from the story from "The history of Doctor Who in images."