Industry Sep 15, 2026

The Disastrous Dr. Who Charity Record of the 1980s

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Threatened with cancellation in the '80s, an unlikely gaggle of famous names came to Dr Who’s rescue.

Originally published by MusicRadar
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The Disastrous Dr. Who Charity Record of the 1980s
A charity record associated with Dr. Who in the 1980s is described as a significant failure that nearly derailed careers. Despite an improbable collaboration of famous names, the resulting music was widely considered to be of very poor quality.

The project faced the threat of cancellation at the time. Originally reported by MusicRadar.