Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol
Originally released in 1988. Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol is a science fiction/drama film. directed by Chris Clough. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred, and Sheila Hancock
Synopsis
The TARDIS arrives on the planet Terra Alpha, where the Seventh Doctor and Ace discover a society in which sadness is against the law - a law enforced zealously by the brightly uniformed Happiness Patrol. The planet is ruled by Helen A with the aid of her companion, Joseph C, and her carnivorous pet Stigorax, Fifi.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 16, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol about?
The TARDIS arrives on the planet Terra Alpha, where the Seventh Doctor and Ace discover a society in which sadness is against the law - a law enforced zealously by the brightly uniformed Happiness ...
Who directed Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol?
Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol was directed by Chris Clough.
How long is Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol?
Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol released?
Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol was released on November 16, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol?
The main cast of Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol includes Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred, Sheila Hancock, Ronald Fraser, Georgina Hale.