episode guide
the time warrior
story 70 : season 11 : serial UUU : 4 episodes
Producer: Barry Letts
Director: Alan Bromly
Writer: Robert Holmes
Script Editor: Terrance Dicks
Designer: Keith Cheetham
cast information
Jon Pertwee (Doctor Who); Elisabeth Sladen (Sarah Jane Smith); Nicholas Courtney (Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart); Kevin Lindsay (Linx); David Daker (Irongron); Donald Pelmear (Professor Rubeish); John J Carney (Bloodaxe); June Brown (Eleanor); Alan Rowe (Edward of Wessex); Jeremy Bulloch (Hal); Sheila Fay (Meg); Gordon Pitt (Eric); Steve Brunswick (Sentry);
crew information
Rosemary Webb (Assistant Floor Manager); James Acheson (Costumes); Marc Boyle (Fight Arranger); Terry Walsh (Fight Arranger); Max Samett (Film Cameraman); William Symon (Film Editor); Dudley Simpson (Incidental Music); Sandra Exelby (Make-Up); Marcia Wheeler (Production Assistant); Dick Mills (Special Sounds); Mike Jefferies (Studio Lighting); Tony Millier (Studio Sound); Ron Grainer (Title Music); Jim Ward (Visual Effects); Peter Pegrum (Visual Effects); Delia Derbyshire (Theme Arrangement);
episode information
| Title | First UK Transmission | Duration | Ratings | Archive Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Part One | 15 December 1973 at 17:10 | 24'15" | 8.7mil | PAL 2 inch colour videotape |
| 2 | Part Two | 22 December 1973 at 17:45 | 24'10" | 7.0mil | PAL 2 inch colour videotape |
| 3 | Part Three | 29 December 1973 at 17:10 | 23'30" | 6.6mil | PAL 2 inch colour videotape |
| 4 | Part Four | 5 January 1974 at 17:30 | 24'57" | 10.6mil | PAL 2 inch colour videotape |
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Part One
» Held by the FVTL when audited in 1978 -
Part Two
» Held by the FVTL when audited in 1978 -
Part Three
» Held by the FVTL when audited in 1978 -
Part Four
» Held by the FVTL when audited in 1978
release information
In Print:
Novelised as: Doctor Who and the Time Warrior
Written by: Terrance Dicks
Number 065 in the Target Doctor Who Library
| Versions | |
|---|---|
| 1978 |
Published by W. H. Allen, UK
in hardback With cover artwork by: Roy Knipe |
| 29 June 1978 |
Published by W. H. Allen, UK
in paperback With cover artwork by: Roy Knipe ISBN: 0 426 20023 3 |
| 17 June 1993 |
Published by Virgin Publishing Ltd, UK
in paperback With cover artwork by: Alister Pearson ISBN: 0 426 20023 3 |
plot synopsis
A Sontaran, named Linx, crash lands in 12th century England, and starts kidnapping scientists from the late 20th century to help with repairs to his ship. The Doctor, with a stowaway in the form of reporter Sarah Jane Smith, tracks Linx to the Castle of local warlord Irongron in his TARDIS. The Sontaran would rather use the Doctor's mind than co-operate peacefully, and Sarah joins the rival castle owned by the nobility to try and defeat Irongron. Not only does the Doctor have to stop Linx, he also has to convince Sarah that he's not the villain!
links to other sites
- Episode Guide and Production Documents: BBC Official Site -- Official episode guide entry. Based on information combined from The Television Companion and The Discontinuity Guide. Also contains links to original production documents.
- Rankings and Ratings: GEOS Listing -- Online rankings, ratings and reviews database. Vote on this story and view ratings and broadcast information of this story for over ten countries. Also contains details of production credits and summary information
- Episode Guide: Outpost Gallifrey -- A general overview of the story. Includes information from the Doctor Handbook series of books.
- Background Information: A Brief History of Time (Travel) -- Detailed background and behind-the-scenes information
- Detailed Synopsis: Dr. Who Reference Guide -- Contains an episode-by-episode detailed breakdown
- Story Reviews: The Doctor Who Ratings Guide -- Story reviews "by fans, for fans"
- Target Novelisation: On Target -- Details of the Target Novelisation for this story.
- Images: Doctor Who's Tragical History Tour -- Images from the story from "The history of Doctor Who in images."