Acting

Martin Friend

Born 1931-01-01 · Bethnal Green, London, England, UK

Martin Friend was born in 1931 in Bethnal Green, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Doctor Who (1963), The Prince and the Pauper (1976) and Curtain of Fear (1964). He was married to Margaret Hunt. He died on March 14, 2014 in Golders Green, London, England, UK.

Acting credits

Visiting Mr Beak poster
8.0

A Boy runs through the streets with a present for Mr Beak. Along the way he meets a series of strange characters in a strange world where your previous memories are inexorably attracted to you.

Visiting Mr Beak

1987

Doctor Who: The Ultimate Companion poster
8.1

Peter Davison is on a new journey to discover everything he can about the Doctor's Companion. What exactly is a companion's role, how do you actually become a companion, what do they have in common and how have the companions changed over the years?

Doctor Who: The Ultimate Companion

2014

Doctor Who: The Android Invasion poster
7.0

The Doctor and Sarah return to Earth in the present day to find a strangely deserted village and woods stalked by white-clad figures.

Doctor Who: The Android Invasion

1975

Fatal Spring poster
NR

'Can you imagine, just try to imagine the numbers of good men who are going to be slaughtered this summer ...' Using a remarkable blend of dramatic techniques, this study of three English poets - who were also three courageous soldiers - gradually develops towards their historical and crucial meeting.

Fatal Spring

1980

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5.8

A biopic of Czech composer Martinu in two parts: the first part is a recurring dream; the second, a Freudian analysis of the dream.

The Mystery of Dr Martinu

1992

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NR

Docudrama about the life of John Diamond - Author, jounalist and husband of food writer Nigella Lawson. Who wrote about the 'Stuff of life' in his weekly column in the Times. He then was diagnosed with cancer and this then became the backdrop to his writings. This programme was adapted fom the stage play by his friend Victoria Coren about his life and writings.

A Lump In My Throat

2001