
Biography
Nicola Jane Bryant (born 11 October 1960) is an English actress known for her roles as Peri Brown, a companion to both the Fifth and Sixth Doctors in the BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who, from 1984 to 1986 and as Martine Johnson the dance teacher in the school drama series The Biz from 1995 to 1997. She also played Miss Brown in The Stranger film series and Lana in Star Trek Continues.
Acted in 47
2020s
- 2023
Tales of the Tardis
Peri Brown · 1 episode
- 2022
The Wilds
Helen
Doctor Who: The Eternal Mystery
Peri Brown
2010s
- 2019
The Doctors: The Colin Baker Years
Movie
- 2016
Serial Thriller: The Head Hunter
Dr. Shaw
- 2013
Doctor Who: Clara and the TARDIS
Peri Brown (archive footage)
Strike! Strike! Strike!
Movie
- 2010
Doctor Who: Meanwhile in the TARDIS: Part 2
Peri Brown (archive footage)
Chain Reaction
Movie
2000s
- 2008
Trials and Tribulations
Movie
The Making of The Trial of a Time Lord
Movie
Celebration: Doctor Who in 1983
(archival footage)
The Ties That Bind Us
Peri Brown (archive footage)
- 2007
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (documentary)
Movie
- 2006
Built for War: The Sontaran Story
Movie
Lords and Luddites: Making 'The Mark of the Rani'
Movie
- 2005
- 2003
The Story of Doctor Who
Movie
Adventures in Time and Spain
(archive footage)
- 2000
TravelWise
Laura
1990s
- 1999
- 1995
The Biz
Martine · 24 episodes
- 1994
Stranger than Fiction
Movie
- 1993
Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time
Peri Brown
The Stranger: In Memory Alone
Miss Brown
- 1992
The Stranger: More Than a Messiah
Miss Brown
- 1991
The Stranger: Summoned by Shadows
Miss Brown
The Stranger
Miss Brown · 3 episodes
1980s
- 1988
- 1986
Doctor Who: Mindwarp
Peri Brown
Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet
Peri Brown
- 1985
Doctor Who: Revelation of the Daleks
Peri Brown
Doctor Who: Timelash
Peri Brown
Doctor Who: The Two Doctors
Peri Brown
Doctor Who: The Mark of the Rani
Peri Brown
Doctor Who: Vengeance on Varos
Peri Brown
Doctor Who: Attack of the Cybermen
Peri Brown
- 1984
Doctor Who: The Twin Dilemma
Peri Brown
Doctor Who: The Caves of Androzani
Peri Brown
Doctor Who: Planet of Fire
Peri Brown
Appearances13
2020s
- 2025
Space: 1999 - 50 Years Out of Orbit
Self
- 2024
Looking for Dursley
Self
- 2023
Doctor Who: 60 Years of Secrets & Scandals
Self
2010s
- 2019
Showman: The Life of John Nathan-Turner
Herself / Peri (archive footage)
The Doctor Who Cookbook Revisited
Self
Doctor Who: The Trial
Self
- 2018
- 2015
- 2014
Doctor Who: The Ultimate Companion
Self / Peri Brown (archive footage)
- 2011
1990s
- 1998
Lust in Space
Self
- 1993
30 Years in the TARDIS
Herself
1980s
- 1987
Myth Runner
Herself