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Doctor Who Paradise Towers TV Story

Paradise Towers Synopsis

Mel wants to go swimming so the Doctor takes her to a tower block called Paradise Towers where there is reputed to be a fantastic pool. When they arrive they discover that the place is far from being the superb leisure resort they had expected – it is run-down and dilapidated. The hallways are roamed by gangs of young girls known as Kangs; the apartments are inhabited by cannibalistic old ladies, the Rezzies; and the building is managed by a group of dictatorial caretakers, presided over by the Chief Caretaker…

Story Order

  • Story 145 from Doctor Who
  • Story 2 of 4 from Season 24

Episodes

Monday
5th October 1987 7:35PM
(24 mins)

Doctor Who - Paradise Towers - Part One

The Doctor and Mel arrive at the legendary Paradise Towers which is supposed to be the height of luxury.

Doctor Who Season 24 Paradise Towers
Monday
12th October 1987 7:35PM
(24 mins)

Doctor Who - Paradise Towers - Part Two

With the Doctor condemned to death by the caretakers and their bizarre rulebook, Mel faces cannibalistic OAPS.

Doctor Who Season 24 Paradise Towers
Monday
19th October 1987 7:35PM
(24 mins)

Doctor Who - Paradise Towers - Part Three

The Doctor and the surviving Kangs learn all about Kroagnon the Great Architect.

Doctor Who Season 24 Paradise Towers
Monday
26th October 1987 7:35PM
(24 mins)

Doctor Who - Paradise Towers - Part Four

Kroagnon has been reborn, and is using the Chief Caretaker's reanimated corpse to move.

Doctor Who Season 24 Paradise Towers

Characters

  • The DoctorSeventh DoctorSylvester McCoy
  • MelanieMelanie BushBonnie Langford
  • Chief CaretakerChief CaretakerRichard Briers
  • Deputy ChiefDeputy ChiefClive Merrison
  • TildaTildaBrenda Bruce
  • TabbyTabbyElizabeth Spriggs
  • Fire EscapeFire EscapeJulie Brennon
  • Bin LinerBin LinerAnnabel Yuresha
  • PexPexHoward Cooke
  • Blue Kang LeaderBlue Kang LeaderCatherine Cusack
  • Yellow KangYellow KangAstra Sheridan
  • Young CaretakerYoung CaretakerJoseph Young
  • MaddyMaddyJudy Cornwell

Credits

  • The DoctorSylvester McCoy
  • MelanieBonnie Langford
  • Chief CaretakerRichard Briers
  • Deputy ChiefClive Merrison
  • TildaBrenda Bruce
  • TabbyElizabeth Spriggs
  • Fire EscapeJulie Brennon
  • Bin LinerAnnabel Yuresha
  • PexHoward Cooke
  • Blue Kang LeaderCatherine Cusack
  • Yellow KangAstra Sheridan
  • Young CaretakerJoseph Young
  • MaddyJudy Cornwell
  • Video CommentarySimon Coady
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