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Classic Who S2 • Serial 6 · (2/4 episodes intact)

The Crusade

Other variations of this story: The Crusade (BBC Audio Soundtrack)

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First aired Saturday, March 27, 1965
Production Code P
Written by David Whitaker
Directed by Douglas Camfield
Runtime 100 minutes
Time Travel Past
Locations Earth Palestine
Synopsis

The TARDIS arrives in 12th century Palestine where a holy war is in progress between the forces of King Richard the Lionheart and the Saracen ruler Saladin. Barbara is abducted in a Saracen ambush and the Doctor, Ian and Vicki make their way to King Richard's palace in the city of Jaffa.

4 Episodes:

First aired Saturday, March 27, 1965
Runtime 25 minutes
Written by David Whitaker
Directed by Douglas Camfield
UK Viewers 10.5 million
Appreciation Index 51

Synopsis

The TARDIS lands in the Holy Land during the Third Crusade and the crew help save Richard the Lionheart from an ambush, but Barbara is captured and brought before Saladin.

First aired Saturday, April 3, 1965
Runtime 25 minutes
Written by David Whitaker
Directed by Douglas Camfield
UK Viewers 8.5 million
Appreciation Index 50

Synopsis

While the Doctor, Ian, and Vicki are drawn into the intrigues of King Richard's court, Barbara has to cope with an impatient Saladin and the vengeful El Akir.

First aired Saturday, April 10, 1965
Runtime 25 minutes
Written by David Whitaker
Directed by Douglas Camfield
UK Viewers 9 million
Appreciation Index 49

Synopsis

Barbara allies herself with a man whose were murdered by El Akir as the Doctor and Vicki are caught up in Richard's plan to offer his sister's hand in marriage to Saladin's brother.

First aired Saturday, April 17, 1965
Runtime 25 minutes
Written by David Whitaker
Directed by Douglas Camfield
UK Viewers 9.5 million
Appreciation Index 48

Synopsis

Ian sets out with a reluctant accomplice to rescue Barbara from El Akir's palace as the Doctor and Vicki try to evade the suspicions of the Earl of Leicester.

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