episode guide
the myth makers
story 20 : season 3 : serial U : 4 episodes
Producer: John Wiles
Director: Michael Leeston-Smith
Writer: Donald Cotton
Script Editor: Donald Tosh
Designer: John Wood
cast information
William Hartnell (Dr. Who); Maureen O'Brien (Vicki); Peter Purves (Steven Taylor); Adrienne Hill (Katarina); Cavan Kendall (Achilles); Alan Haywood (Hector); Ivor Salter (Odysseus); Francis de Wolff (Agamemnon); Jack Melford (Menelaus); Tutte Lemkow (Cyclops); Max Adrian (King Priam); Barrie Ingham (Paris); Frances White (Cassandra); Jon Luxton (Messenger); James Lynn (Troilus);
crew information
Dawn Robertson (Assistant Floor Manager); Daphne Dare (Costumes); Tony Pearce (Costumes); Derek Ware (Fight Arranger); Peter Hamilton (Film Cameraman); Caroline Shields (Film Editor); Humphrey Searle (Incidental Music); Elizabeth Blattner (Make-Up); Sonia Markham (Make-Up); David Maloney (Production Assistant); Richard Brooks (Production Assistant); Brian Hodgson (Special Sounds); Ralph Walton (Studio Lighting); Dave Kitchen (Studio Sound); Bryan Forgham (Studio Sound); Ron Grainer (Title Music); Delia Derbyshire (Theme Arrangement);
episode information
| Title | First UK Transmission | Duration | Ratings | Archive Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Temple of Secrets | 16 October 1965 at 17:50 | 24'45" | 8.3mil | does not exist |
| 2 | Small Prophet, Quick Return | 23 October 1965 at 17:50 | 24'43" | 8.1mil | does not exist |
| 3 | Death of a Spy | 30 October 1965 at 17:50 | 25'39" | 8.7mil | does not exist |
| 4 | Horse of Destruction | 6 November 1965 at 17:50 | 24'25" | 8.3mil | does not exist |
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Temple of Secrets
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Small Prophet, Quick Return
» Clips exist in the form of an 8mm home movie reel shot off a television set -
Death of a Spy
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Horse of Destruction
» Clips exist in the form of an 8mm home movie reel shot off a television set
release information
In Print:
Novelised as: Doctor Who -- The Myth Makers
Written by: Donald Cotton
Number 097 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 03580 2 |
| 12 September 1985 |
Published by W. H. Allen, UK
in paperback With cover artwork by: Andrew Skilleter ISBN: 0 426 20170 1 |
plot synopsis
The TARDIS is mistaken for the Temple of Zeus in Troy, in the midst of the Trojan War, and the Doctor is thought to be a God. Steven, disguised as a warrior, takes on Achilles, whom the Doctor helps to defeat Hector, and bring about the fall of Troy. Vicki falls in love with Troilus, and decides to stay behind, while an unexpected new companion arrives on board the TARDIS, as Katarina, a slave girl, helps the badly injured Steven on board the vessel
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."