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Classic Who S2 • Serial 9 · (4 episodes)

The Time Meddler

Other variations of this story: The Time Meddler (TOTT version)

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First aired Saturday, July 3, 1965
Production Code S
Written by Dennis Spooner
Directed by Douglas Camfield
Runtime 100 minutes
Time Travel Past
Tropes: (Potential Spoilers!) Time Travel Pivotal Rewriting History
Synopsis

The Doctor, Vicki, and new companion Steven Taylor arrive in Saxon Northumbria on the eve of the Viking and Norman invasions. It is 1066, a pivotal moment in British history. The hand of a mysterious Monk is at work in the nearby monastery, intending that history takes a different course.

4 Episodes:

First aired Saturday, July 3, 1965
Runtime 25 minutes
Written by Dennis Spooner
Directed by Douglas Camfield
UK Viewers 8.9 million
Appreciation Index 57

Synopsis

The Doctor, Vicki, and Steven Taylor, go to 1066 England, but something doesn't seem right including modern inventions like a Gramaphone and electricity. Could there be another Time Lord?

First aired Saturday, July 10, 1965
Runtime 25 minutes
Written by Dennis Spooner
Directed by Douglas Camfield
UK Viewers 8.8 million
Appreciation Index 49

Synopsis

The Doctor is being held prisoner by the Monk and Steven and Vicki's search for him brings them to the Saxon village.But a greater danger threatens when a Viking raiding party arrives.

First aired Saturday, July 17, 1965
Runtime 25 minutes
Written by Dennis Spooner
Directed by Douglas Camfield
UK Viewers 7.7 million
Appreciation Index 53

Synopsis

The Doctor manages to escape from his cell and get the upper hand on the Monk but his plans are derailed when Sven and Ulf arrive at the monastery.

First aired Saturday, July 24, 1965
Runtime 25 minutes
Written by Dennis Spooner
Directed by Douglas Camfield
UK Viewers 8.3 million
Appreciation Index 54

Synopsis

The Doctor finally discovers what the Monk is up to and must move fast to prevent his opponent from altering the course of history.

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