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Stranger than Fiction 2: From Script to Screen

Stranger than Fiction 2: From Script to Screen

Behind the scenes of BBV

Genres

Documentary

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In the second "Stranger Than Fiction" documentary, Mark Gatiss explores the three latest BBV productions; "The Terror Game", "Breach of the Peace" and "The Zero Imperative", from the writers perspective. Using behind-the-scenes Hi-8 footage, outtakes and interviews with Colin Baker, Jon Pertwee, Sylvester McCoy and Nick Briggs, this fascinating documentary examines the script from initial beginnings, through character and narrative development to its eventual realisation on the screen.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

45 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 January 1995

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Colin Baker

Colin Baker

Nicholas Briggs

Nicholas Briggs

Mark Gatiss

Mark Gatiss

Sylvester McCoy

Sylvester McCoy

Jon Pertwee

Jon Pertwee

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