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The Perfect Scenario: The End of Dreams

The Perfect Scenario: The End of Dreams

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The Perfect Scenario: The End of Dreams

2009

0h 30m

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Science Fiction

Documentary

Overview

Continuing his search for inspiration, Zed resumes his studies of twentieth-century television's Doctor Who. What he finds will have a profound effect...

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Terrance Dicks

Terrance Dicks

Janet Fielding

Janet Fielding

Bernard Horsfall

Bernard Horsfall

Jane How

Barry Letts

Barry Letts

Katy Manning

Katy Manning

Tim Preece

Tim Preece

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Directed by: Steve Broster
Written by: David Harley
Produced by: Steve Broster

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