We are delighted to be working once again with the Doctor Who Appreciation Society to welcome you back to the iconic Hammersmith studios. Join us as we conclude this special season with another double bill screening of Riverside-filmed episodes from the second Doctor era. As well as Q & A's with cast and crew taking place in our large-screen main cinema, there will be a chance for autographs and photographs with the special guests in the cinema foyer. There will be a separate charge for autographs (cash only) and at the photo studio (cards and cash accepted).
Doctor Who episodes featured:
'The Underwater Menace' Episode 2
'The Wheel In Space' Episode 6
Confirmed special guests:
Wendy Padbury:
Wendy was cast as the second Doctor's companion Zoe Heriot in 1968, first appearing in the season five finale 'The Wheel In Space'. She remained on the show until 'The War Games' the following year, electing to depart with co-stars Patrick Troughton and Frazer Hines. Her other TV appearances included 'Crossroads', 'Freewheelers' and 'Emmerdale Farm'. A role in the 1971 cult British horror film, 'The Blood On Satan's Claw' was followed three years later by an appearance in the London stage play, 'Doctor Who And The Daleks In The Seven Keys To Doomsday'.
Michael Troughton:
Son of Patrick, Michael started his career as an Assistant Stage Manager at the Arts Theatre in London. He has appeared in numerous film and television roles, most notably in 'The New Statesman' 'Minder' and 'Lucy Sullivan Is Getting Married'. He took five years out from acting to teach physics and drama at the secondary school level and in 2011 wrote a biography of his father. He appeared in the 2014 'Doctor Who' Christmas Special 'Last Christmas' as Professor Albert and now regularly features in audio dramas for Big Finish.
Sylvia James:
Joining the show as a make-up assistant on 'The Savages' starring William Hartnell, Sylvia clocked up 13 Patrick Troughton stories as a make-up designer between 1967 and 1969. She also worked on classic episodes featuring Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker, including 'The Sea Devils' and 'Genesis Of The Daleks' - most notably moulding the latex mask to Michael Wisher's Davros. Sylvia's other TV credits include 'Steptoe And Son, 'Porridge' and 'Poldark'.
Catherine Howe
Catherine played Ara in the early Patrick Troughton serial 'The Underwater Menace'. Other TV appearances included 'Z-Cars', The Wednesday Play' and 'Dixon Of Dock Green' and in the movie 'Private Road' alongside Susan Penhaligon. During the 1970's Catherine went on to feature on soundtrack recordings in the UK and Europe. The title track of her second Folk album 'Harry' received an Ivor Novello Award. She now writes history books - her latest being a study of the Theatre Girls Club at 59 Greek Street in London's Soho district.
Kevork Malikyan
Kevork appeared as Kemel Rudkin, an ill-fated technician in 'The Wheel In Space'. His film roles include the academy award-winning prison drama, 'Midnight Express', 'Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade' and 'Taken 2'. He has appeared in many TV series including 'The Avengers', 'House Of Cards', 'Silent Witness' and as a regular in the sitcom 'Mind Your Language'.
Tristan de Vere Cole
Tristan was an uncredited production assistant on 'The Dalek Invasion Of Earth' and 'The Gunfighters' before going on to direct 'The Wheel In Space'. His other TV credits include 'Z-Cars', 'Survivors', 'Howards' Way' and 'Bergerac'. We are pleased to confirm that Tristan will also be selling signed copies of two of his books; the first a memoir covering his early life as the illegitimate son of painter Augustus John (The Last Bastard?) and the second focussing on his TV career (The Television Years).
Marcia Wheeler
Marcia was Assistant Floor Manager on 'The Wheel In Space' and Production Assistant on 'The Time Warrior' and 'The Monster Of Peladon'. Her many TV credits include 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy', 'The Duchess Of Duke Street', 'EastEnders' and 'Casualty'.
£75/year gets you: 6 free tickets, 10% ticket discount, free popcorn every visit, no booking fees, monthly exclusive screenings AND MUCH MORE.
