The Time Meddler
 

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Starring: William Hartnell, Maureen O'Brien & Peter Purves
By:Dennis Spooner
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Review:  Wonderful little story  Read more (4 in total)
Editions:  UK UK (DVD) | Australia Australia (DVD) | US US (DVD)

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Edition: UK UK (DVD)
Released:  February 2008
Publisher:  BBC Video
Format: 1 x DVD
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The TARDIS lands on the Northumbrian coast, where new companion Steven discovers a Viking helmet and the Doctor deduces they must have arrived in the 11th century. Steven remains sceptical, especially when he and Vicki encounter what appears to be a Saxon hunter with a modern wristwatch. Investigating a nearby monastery, the Doctor discovers further anachronisms. Who is the mysterious monk observing the time travellers’ every move, and why is he so interested in the outcome of the Battle of Hastings?

Special Features

  • Commentary by Verity Lambert (Producer), Peter Purves (Steven Taylor), Donald Tosh (Story Editor) and Barry Newbery (Designer), moderated by Clayton Hickman
  • Verity Lambert Obituary A concise essay looking back over the career of one of Doctor Who’s co-creators
  • The Lost Twelve Seconds A small part of episode four is still missing, and this short item uses an off-air audio recording and the original script to place the missing 12 seconds in context
  • Restoration A featurette showing the techniques used in the restoration of this story
  • Stripped for Action — The First Doctor A look back at the First Doctor’s colourful comic strip adventures
  • Verity Lambert Gallery A collection of photographs of the trailblazing producer
  • Radio Times Billings Original listings from Radio Times in PDF format (DVD-ROM PC / Mac)
  • Photo Gallery
  • Production Subtitles
  • Coming Soon Trailer
  • Digitally remastered picture and sound quality

This story was originally broadcast on BBC1 between 3rd - 24th July 1965

Cover image for The Time Meddler
Edition: Australia Australia (DVD)
Released:  April 2008
Publisher:  BBC Video
Format: 1 x DVD
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Cover blurb:
Same as UK edition.

Cover image for The Time Meddler
Edition: US US (DVD)
Released:  August 2008
Publisher:  BBC Video
Format: 1 x DVD
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New:  $28.95
Used:  $9.09
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Cover blurb:
The TARDIS lands on the Northumbrian coast, where new companion Steven discovers a Viking helmet and the Doctor deduces they must have arrived in the 11th century. Steven remains skeptical, especially when he and Vicki encounter what appears to be a Saxon hunter with a modern wristwatch. Investigating a monastery, the Doctor discovers further anachronisms. Who is the mysterious monk observing the time travelers’ every move, and why is he so interested in the outcome of the Battle of Hastings?

DVD EXTRAS INCLUDE:

  • Audio Commentary by producer Verity Lambert, Peter Purves (Steven Taylor), story editor Donald Tosh and designer Barry Newbery, moderated by Clayton Hickman
  • Verity Lambert Obituary A concise essay looking back at the career of one of Doctor Who’s co-creators
  • The Lost Twelve Seconds A small part of Episode Four is still missing, and this short item uses an off-air audio recording and an original script to place the missing 12 seconds in context (1 min)
  • Restoration Featurette showing the techniques used in the restoration of this story (5 mins)
  • Stripped for Action — The First Doctor A look back at the First Doctor’s colorful comic strip adventures (14 mins)
  • Verity Lambert Photo Gallery (2 mins)
  • DVD-ROM feature: Radio Times listings
  • Production Notes Subtitle Option
  • Photo gallery (2 mins)
  • Digitally remastered picture and sound quality

Originally transmitted July 3 - 24, 1965


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