Classic Who S3 • Serial 5 · (0/4 episodes intact)
The Massacre
Other variations of this story: The Massacre (BBC Audio Soundtrack)
The TARDIS materialises in Paris in the year 1572 and the Doctor decides to visit the famous apothecary Charles Preslin. Steven, meanwhile, is befriended by a group of Huguenots from the household of the Protestant Admiral de Coligny. Having rescued a young serving girl, Anne Chaplet, from some pursuing guards, the Huguenots gain their first inkling of a heinous plan being hatched at the command of the Catholic Queen Mother, Catherine de Medici.
4 Episodes:
The TARDIS lands in sixteenth century Paris and Steven becomes involved with a group of Huguenots.
While trying to find the Doctor, Steven discovers a conspiracy to assassinate a man known as the Sea Beggar.
Steven has discovered the identity of the Sea Beggar, but can he warn the Huguenots in time?
Steven rejoins the Doctor and they leave Paris just ahead of the massacre, leaving Anne behind.