Graham Williams Movies
- 1998
Best known for writing the scores for Nick Park's Wallace & Gromit movies, Julian Nott makes his directorial debut with this low-key romantic comedy that recalls the early works of Mike Leigh. Nerdy Colin (Bill Thomas), a 50-year-old bachelor with a passion for building model planes, runs into Denise (Chrissie Cotterill) and immediately falls in love. Unfortunately, Denise is setting him up as the patsy in a complex scheme to spring her sleazy boyfriend Roy (Craig Fairbrass) from a spot of trouble. Things grow even more complicated when Denise falls for Colin and Roy sleeps with his accountant, who is in turn the lesbian lover of Denise's daughter. ~ Jonathan Crow, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bill Thomas, Chrissie Cotterill, (more)
- 1979
A star-studded supporting cast enhances the enjoyment of the four-episode Doctor Who adventure "City of Death." On holiday in modern-day Paris, the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Romana (Lalla Ward) experience what turns out to be a "crack in time." Before long, they have joined forces with a private eye named Duggan (Tom Chadbon) in thwarting the villain of the piece: Count Scarlioni (Julian Glover), who plans to steal the Mona Lisa -- but for reasons that go far beyond financial gain. First telecast September 29, 1979, "City of Death, Episode 1" was written by Douglas Adams and Graham Williams. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, (more)
- 1979
In the second episode of the four-part story "City of Death," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Romana (Lalla Ward) team with private eye Duggan (Tom Chadbon) to find out why Count Scarlioni (Julian Glover), who has everything a man could want in life, is so determined to steal DaVinci's Mona Lisa from the Louvre. Besides, the Count already possesses six other Mona Lisas -- all of them originals. Catherine Schell co-stars as Countess Scarlioni. First telecast October 6, 1979, "City of Death, Episode 2" was written by Douglas Adams and Graham Williams. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, (more)
- 1979
In the third episode of the four-part story "City of Death," the Doctor (Tom Baker) discovers that Count Scarlioni (Julian Glover) has been stealing and selling valuable works of art in order to raise funds for his time-travel experiments. But there is a more pressing matter at hand: Romana (Lalla Ward) and detective Duggan (Tom Chadbon) are in immediate danger of losing their lives at the Count's hands. Catherine Schell co-stars as Countess Scarlioni. First telecast October 13, 1979, "City of Death, Episode 3" was written by Douglas Adams and Graham Williams. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, (more)
- 1979
In the conclusion of the four-part story "City of Death," Count Scarlioni (Julian Glover) -- aka the notorious art thief Scaroth -- has vanished into the past, with the Doctor (Tom Baker), Romana (Lalla Ward), and detective Duggan (Tom Chadbon) in hot pursuit. Unless the Doctor can stop Scaroth, the entire Time Continuum will be cataclysmically disrupted. Catherine Schell appears as Countess Scarlioni, while comic actors John Cleese and Eleanor Bron make uncredited cameo appearances as a pair of looney art dealers. First telecast October 20, 1979, "City of Death, Episode 4" was written by Douglas Adams and Graham Williams. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, (more)
- 1978
In the conclusion of the six-part story "The Invasion of Time," the Sontarans launch their invasion of the Time Lords' home world of Gallifrey. As Lord President, the Doctor (Tom Baker) tackles the responsibility of fending off the Sontarans. But first, he must assemble the forbidden de-mat gun, controlled by the Great Key of Rassilon -- and this act has a very profound effect on both the Doctor and his traveling companion, Leila (Louise Jameson, making her farewell Doctor Who appearance). Written by Graham Williams and Anthony Read under the joint pen name of David Agnew, "The Invasion of Time, Episode 6" originally aired on March 11, 1978, as the final episode of Doctor Who's 15th season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Tom Baker, Louise Jameson, (more)
- 1978
In the fifth episode of the six-part story "The Invasion of Time," the Doctor appears to be cooperating with the telepathic Vardans in their efforts to conquer his home planet Gallifrey. But just when victory seems within the Vardans' grasp, the Doctor springs the trap that he has planned all along. Alas, Gallifrey now faces a threat from an even more formidable enemy -- the Sontarans. First telecast March 4, 1978, "The Invasion of Time, Episode 5" was written by Graham Williams and Anthony Read, under the joint pen name of David Agnew. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Tom Baker, Louise Jameson, (more)
- 1978
In the second episode of the six-part story "The Invasion of Time," the Doctor (Tom Baker), newly appointed the Lord President of Gallifrey, is assigned to help a telepathic race called the Vardans. Curiously, he is also supposed to assist the Vardans in the invasion and takeover of Gallifrey -- and his dedication to duty may have dire consequences for his fellow Time Lords. First telecast February 11, 1978, "The Invasion of Time, Episode 2" was written by Graham Williams and Anthony Read, under the joint pen name of David Agnew. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Tom Baker, Louise Jameson, (more)
- 1978
Beginning February 4, 1978, the six-episode "The Invasion of Time" was the final adventure of Doctor Who's 15th season. The Doctor (Tom Baker) returns to his home planet, Gallifrey, to assume the presidency of the Time Lords. Almost immediately, he is handed his first assignment: to help a group of telepaths called the Vardans. It is, however, the second part of the assignment that gives the Doctor pause. The script for "The Invasion of Time, Episode 1" was credited to David Agnew -- actually the joint pen name of Graham Williams and Anthony Read. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Tom Baker, Louise Jameson, (more)
- 1978
In the fourth episode of the six-part story "The Invasion of Time," the bizarre and eccentric behavior of the Doctor (Tom Baker) causes Leela (Louise Jameson) to seriously question his ability to rule Gallifrey as Lord President. For one thing, the Doctor seems determined to allow the telepathic Vardans to invade and conquer Gallifrey. But despite all outward appearances, there is a method in the Doctor's "madness." First telecast February 25, 1978, "The Invasion of Time, Episode 4" was written by Graham Williams and Anthony Read, under the joint pen name of David Agnew. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Tom Baker, Louise Jameson, (more)
- 1978
In the third episode of the six-part story "The Invasion of Time," the Doctor (Tom Baker) continues to assist the telepathic Vardans, even though they intend to conquer his home world of Gallifrey. Actually, the Doctor has a different agenda in mind -- but, lest the Vardans tumble to his scheme, he is forced into some truly bizarre behavior, including the banishment of his loyal traveling companion, Leela (Louise Jameson). First telecast February 18, 1978, "The Invasion of Time, Episode 3" was written by Graham Williams and Anthony Read, under the joint pen name of David Agnew. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Tom Baker, Louise Jameson, (more)
