The TARDIS arrives on an English coastline in the year 1066. Exploring, the Doctor discovers that one of his own people, the Monk, is conspiring to wipe out the Viking fleet and thus allow King Harold to face the forces of William of Normandy with a fresh army at the Battle of Hastings. The Doctor succeeds in thwarting the Monk’s plans and leaves him trapped in England.
Story Order
- Story 17 from Doctor Who
- Story 9 of 9 from Season 2
Episodes
Saturday
3rd July 1965
6:55PM
BBC 1 (24 mins)
Episode 1 of 4 from The Time Meddler
The TARDIS lands on the English coast in 1066, but the travellers are puzzled to find modern day artifacts.
Saturday
10th July 1965
5:40PM
BBC 1 (25 mins)
Episode 2 of 4 from The Time Meddler
The Doctor is held prisoner by the Monk in the monastery whilst Vicki and Steven search for him.
Saturday
17th July 1965
5:40PM
BBC 1 (24 mins)
Episode 3 of 4 from The Time Meddler
Steven and Vicki discover an atomic bazooka. It seems that the Monk has plans for the Viking invaders
Saturday
24th July 1965
5:40PM
BBC 1 (23 mins)
Episode 4 of 4 from The Time Meddler
Discovering the Monk's plan, the Doctor is determined to stop him meddling with history.
Credits
- Dr. WhoWilliam Hartnell
- VickiMaureen O'Brien
- Steven TaylorPeter Purves
- The Meddling MonkPeter Butterworth
- EdithAlethea Charlton
- EldredPeter Russell
- WulnothMichael Miller
- Saxon HunterMichael Guest
- UlfNorman Hartley
- Viking LeaderGeoffrey Cheshire
- SvenDavid Anderson
- Gunnar the GiantRonald Rich