episode guide
the time monster
story 64 : season 9 : serial OOO : 6 episodes
Producer: Barry Letts
Director: Paul Bernard
Writer: Robert Sloman
Script Editor: Terrance Dicks
Designer: Tim Gleeson
cast information
Jon Pertwee (Doctor Who); Katy Manning (Jo Grant); Nicholas Courtney (Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart); John Levene (Sergeant Benton); Richard Franklin (Captain Mike Yates); Roger Delgado (The Master); Ingrid Pitt (Galleia); Wanda Moore (Dr. Ruth Ingram); Ian Collier (Stuart Hyde); John Wyse (Dr. Percival); Neville Barber (Dr. Cook); Dave Prowse (Minotaur); Barry Ashton (Proctor); Donald Eccles (Krasis); Aidan Murphy (Hippias); Keith Dalton (Neophite); Simon Legree (Unit Sergeant); Marc Boyle (Kronos); George Cormack (Dalios); Gregory Powell (Knight); Dave Carter (Roundhead Officer); George Lee (Farmworker); Derek Murcott (Crito); Susan Penhaligon (Lakis); Michael Walker (Miseus); Melville Jones (Guard); Terry Walsh (Window Cleaner); Ingrid Bower (Face of Kronos);
crew information
Rosemary Hester (Assistant Floor Manager); Barbara Lane (Costumes); Peter Hamilton (Film Cameraman); Martyn Day (Film Editor); Dudley Simpson (Incidental Music); Joan Barrett (Make-Up); Marion McDougall (Production Assistant); Dick Mills (Special Sounds); Derek Hobday (Studio Lighting); Tony Millier (Studio Sound); Ron Grainer (Title Music); Michealjohn Harris (Visual Effects); Peter Pegrum (Visual Effects); Delia Derbyshire (Theme Arrangement);
episode information
| Title | First UK Transmission | Duration | Ratings | Archive Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode One | 20 May 1972 at 17:50 | 25'04" | 7.6mil | NTSC 2 inch colour videotape PAL conversion 16mm b/w telerecording |
| 2 | Episode Two | 27 May 1972 at 17:50 | 25'05" | 7.4mil | NTSC 2 inch colour videotape PAL conversion 16mm b/w telerecording |
| 3 | Episode Three | 3 June 1972 at 17:50 | 23'59" | 8.1mil | NTSC 2 inch colour videotape PAL conversion 16mm b/w telerecording |
| 4 | Episode Four | 10 June 1972 at 17:50 | 23'55" | 7.6mil | NTSC 2 inch colour videotape PAL conversion 16mm b/w telerecording |
| 5 | Episode Five | 17 June 1972 at 17:45 | 24'29" | 6.0mil | NTSC 2 inch colour videotape PAL conversion 16mm b/w telerecording |
| 6 | Episode Six | 24 June 1972 at 17:45 | 24'55" | 7.6mil | 2 inch inch 625 line b/w videotape PAL D3 colour restoration NTSC 2 inch colour videotape PAL conversion 16mm b/w telerecording |
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Episode One
» Recovered from Canada c.1979
» Conversion from NTSC 2 inch broadcast tapes
» Film print recovered from Ents c.1978 -
Episode Two
» Recovered from Canada c.1979
» Conversion from NTSC 2 inch broadcast tapes
» Film print recovered from Ents c.1978 -
Episode Three
» Recovered from Canada c.1979
» Conversion from NTSC 2 inch broadcast tapes
» Film print recovered from Ents c.1978 -
Episode Four
» Recovered from Canada c.1979
» Conversion from NTSC 2 inch broadcast tapes
» Film print recovered from Ents c.1978 -
Episode Five
» Recovered from Canada c.1979
» Conversion from NTSC 2 inch broadcast tapes
» Film print recovered from Ents c.1978 -
Episode Six
» Engineering tape discovered c.1987
» New tape made using the b/w 625 2 inch tape and NTSC 2 inch colour videotape
» Recovered from Canada c.1979
» Conversion from NTSC 2 inch broadcast tapes
» Film print recovered from Ents c.1978
release information
In Print:
Novelised as: Doctor Who -- The Time Monster
Written by: Terrance Dicks
Number 102 in the Target Doctor Who Library
| Versions | |
|---|---|
| 1985 |
Published by W. H. Allen, UK
in hardback With cover artwork by: Andrew Skilleter ISBN: 0 491 03870 4 |
| 13 February 1986 |
Published by W. H. Allen, UK
in paperback With cover artwork by: Andrew Skilleter ISBN: 0 426 20221 X |
plot synopsis
The Master uses the Transmission of Matter Through Interstitial Time machine ~OMTIT), to try and ensnare the power of the Chronovore, Kronos, a creature that feeds off time. To be able to complete his power, the Master heads back to Atlantis where he plots with Queen Galleia. When the Doctor arrives to try and stop him, the inevitable destruction of Atlantis is brought about in the ensuing confrontation
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."