episode guide
the king's demons
story 129 : season 20 : serial 6J : 2 episodes
Producer: John Nathan-Turner
Director: Tony Virgo
Writer: Terence Dudley
Script Editor: Eric Saward
Designer: Ken Ledsham
cast information
Peter Davison (The Doctor); Janet Fielding (Tegan Jovanka); Mark Strickson (Turlough); Anthony Ainley (The Master/Sir Gilles Estram); Gerald Flood (The King/Voice of Kamelion); Frank Windsor (Ranulf); Isla Blair (Isabella); Christopher Villiers (Hugh); Michael J Jackson (Sir Geoffrey); Peter Burroughs (Jester);
crew information
Sue Hedden (Assistant Floor Manager); Colin Lavers (Costumes); John Waller (Fight Arranger); Remi Adefarasin (Film Cameraman); Mike Rowbotham (Film Editor); Jonathan Gibbs (Incidental Music); Peter Howell (Incidental Music); Jacob Lindberg (Lute Player); Elizabeth Rowell (Make-Up); Frances Hannon (Make-Up); Sue Upton (Production Assistant); June Collins (Production Associate); Dick Mills (Special Sounds); Peter Smee (Studio Lighting); Martin Ridout (Studio Sound); Peter Howell (Theme Arrangement); Ron Grainer (Title Music); Tony Harding (Visual Effects);
episode information
| Title | First UK Transmission | Duration | Ratings | Archive Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Part One | 15 March 1983 at 18:55 | 24'48" | 5.8mil | PAL 2 inch colour videotape |
| 2 | Part Two | 16 March 1983 at 18:45 | 24'27" | 7.2mil | PAL 2 inch colour videotape |
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Part One
» Always held by the FVTL -
Part Two
» Always held by the FVTL
release information
In Print:
Novelised as: Doctor Who -- The King's Demons
Written by: Terence Dudley
Number 108 in the Target Doctor Who Library
| Versions | |
|---|---|
| 1986 |
Published by W. H. Allen, UK
in hardback With cover artwork by: David McAllister ISBN: 0 491 03642 6 |
| 10 July 1986 |
Published by W. H. Allen, UK
in paperback With cover artwork by: David McAllister ISBN: 0 426 20227 9 |
plot synopsis
King Richard is fighting the Crusades, whilst there are two King Johns in England. One is the true villain, whilst the other is Kamelion, a shape changing android under the control of the Master, who plans to use him to alter the course of history. Discovered by the Master on Xeriphas, the android is mind controlled, and after a bat-tie of wills, the Doctor frees him from the Master and Kamelion joins the TARDIS crew.
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- 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."