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Doctor Who - The Time Meddler (Episode 17)

starring: William Hartnell, Maureen O'Brien, Peter Purves

: Doctor Who - The Time Meddler (Episode 17)
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0794051291325
Format: Black & White, NTSC
Label: BBC Warner
Manufacturer: BBC Warner
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: BBC Warner
Region Code: 1
Release Date: August 05, 2008
Running Time: 100 minutes
Sales Rank: 2506
Studio: BBC Warner
Theatrical Release Date: September 29, 1975



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Description:
The TARDIS seems emptier without Barbara and Ian - at least until the Doctor and Vicki discover that the astronaut Steven stowed away before they left Mechanus. Steven's skepticism toward time travel pushes the Doctor to confront him with living proof. Shortly after landing on a beach in England, they discover a Viking helmet, but Steve remains unconvinced. Instructing Steve and Vicki to wait with the TARDIS, the Doctor seeks further proof. Heedless of the Doctor's warning, Steven persuades Vicki to explore the cliffs above the beach, where they find an abandoned wristwatch. Meanwhile, the Doctor investigates a ruined monastery, where he encounters an electric toaster, a gramophone playing ecclesiastic chants, and a monk who traps him in an alcove. Eventually, the Doctor realizes that the famous Battle of Hastings is only a few weeks away. That should provide ample proof for Steven, but who is this mysterious monk, and what is his interest in the events of 1066?

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One of the most popular adventures from the William Hartnell era of Doctor Who, The Time Meddler pits the Time Lord against Carry On star Peter Butterworth in an entertaining, well-written adventure. Set in England back in 1066, on the eve of the Battle of Hastings, The Time Meddler sees the Doctor drawn to a monastery where a single monk resides. So how come the singing of the monks can be heard from far away? And what's the reasoning behind the modern utensils he discovers? All paths lead to the aforementioned Butterworth, whose character's backstory adds a nice twist to the story. The Time Meddler throws in the backstory of Jamie discovering the world of time travel for the first time, but it's the sparring between Hartnell and Butterworth that provides the sparks. And while it's not a perfect adventure, The Time Meddler is very entertaining, and a nice slice of classic Doctor Who. Poignantly, the late Verity Lambert joins an intelligent, interesting commentary track in the highlight of the disc's extras. The Time Meddler was the last Doctor Who story she produced, and her contribution to the supplementary features package is both interesting and a fitting tribute to her work. --Simon Brew



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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - The start of the pseudo-historicals
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Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Mixed feelings
It's been years since I first saw this episode, and I've rather mixed feelings about it. Hartnell always had ... Read More


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Doctor Who The time medler
This is my favorit William Hartnel Doctor Who. The Hartnel doctor was a bit if not a lot on the childish side, ... Read More


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Story holds up well. Basic extras.
To me the William Hartnell stories from the Doctor Who videography are an acquired taste. By today's standards ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - "The whole course of history changed in one single swoop."
Never meddle with success, they say. Fortunately the producers of "Doctor Who" chose not to heed this warning in ... Read More

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