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|image= Time Monster.jpg | |image = Time Monster.jpg | ||
|series=[[Doctor Who television stories|''Doctor Who'' television stories]] | |series = [[Doctor Who television stories|''Doctor Who'' television stories]] | ||
|season number= Season 9 | |season number = Season 9 (Doctor Who 1963)| | ||
|season serial number = 5 | |season serial number = 5 | ||
|story number= 64 | |story number = 64 | ||
|doctor=Third Doctor | |doctor = Third Doctor | ||
|companions = [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|The Brigadier]], [[John Benton|Benton]], [[Jo Grant|Jo]] | |companions = [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|The Brigadier]], [[John Benton|Benton]], [[Jo Grant|Jo]] | ||
|featuring = Mike Yates | |featuring = Mike Yates | ||
|featuring2 = Kronos | |featuring2 = Kronos | ||
|featuring3 = Minotaur{{!}}the Minotaur | |featuring3 = Minotaur{{!}}the Minotaur | ||
|enemy= {{Delgado|c}} | |enemy = {{Delgado|c}} | ||
|setting= [[Wootton]], [[ | |setting = [[Wootton]], circa [[1970s]]; [[Atlantis]], circa 1500 [[BC]] | ||
|writer= | |writer = Robert Sloman | ||
|director= [[Paul Bernard]] | |director = [[Paul Bernard]] | ||
|producer= [[Barry Letts]] | |producer = [[Barry Letts]] | ||
|music = [[Dudley Simpson]] | |music = [[Dudley Simpson]] | ||
|novelisation= The Time Monster (novelisation) | |novelisation = The Time Monster (novelisation) | ||
|epcount=6 | |epcount = 6 | ||
|broadcast date= | |broadcast date = 20 May - 24 June 1972 | ||
|network= | |network = BBC1 | ||
|format= 6x25-minute episodes | |format = 6x25-minute episodes | ||
|serial production code= [[List of production codes|OOO]] | |serial production code = [[List of production codes|OOO]] | ||
|prev= The Mutants (TV story) | |prev = The Mutants (TV story) | ||
|next= The Three Doctors (TV story) | |next = The Three Doctors (TV story) | ||
|made prev= The Mutants (TV story) | |made prev = The Mutants (TV story) | ||
|made next= Carnival of Monsters (TV story) | |made next = Carnival of Monsters (TV story) | ||
|clip = Memories of Gallifrey - The Time Monster - Doctor Who - BBC}} | |clip = Memories of Gallifrey - The Time Monster - Doctor Who - BBC | ||
'''''The Time Monster''''' was the fifth and final serial of [[season 9]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. It featured another explanation of the destruction of [[Atlantis]] (1967's ''[[The Underwater Menace (TV story)|The Underwater Menace]]'' and 1971's ''[[The Dæmons (TV story)|The Dæmons]]'' also offered explanations). This was also the penultimate serial to feature [[Roger Delgado]] as {{Delgado}} and was the last story to feature the Master on "present day" Earth against the Doctor and [[UNIT]]. In addition to his use of [[hypnosis]], the Master also demonstrated a newly seen ability to perfectly imitate another person's voice. | }} | ||
'''''The Time Monster''''' was the fifth and final serial of [[Season 9 (Doctor Who 1963)|season 9]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. It featured another explanation of the destruction of [[Atlantis]] (1967's ''[[The Underwater Menace (TV story)|The Underwater Menace]]'' and 1971's ''[[The Dæmons (TV story)|The Dæmons]]'' also offered explanations). This was also the penultimate serial to feature [[Roger Delgado]] as {{Delgado}} and was the last story to feature the Master on "present day" Earth against the Doctor and [[UNIT]]. In addition to his use of [[hypnosis]], the Master also demonstrated a newly seen ability to perfectly imitate another person's voice. | |||
This story marked the debut of the first redesign for the [[TARDIS console room]], which was shared for both the [[Third Doctor]]'s and the Master's respective TARDIS interiors. It featured heavy alterations to the original [[roundel]] design of the TARDIS interior set that had remained in use since 1963, and a new [[time rotor]] prop. However, the exaggerated roundel design was subjected to criticism and suffered heavy damage during the filming break between season 9 and [[season 10]], necessitating the disposal of the new set and the construction of a second redesign that would appear in the upcoming season. | This story marked the debut of the first redesign for the [[TARDIS console room]], which was shared for both the [[Third Doctor]]'s and the Master's respective TARDIS interiors. It featured heavy alterations to the original [[roundel]] design of the TARDIS interior set that had remained in use since 1963, and a new [[time rotor]] prop. However, the exaggerated roundel design was subjected to criticism and suffered heavy damage during the filming break between season 9 and [[season 10 (Doctor Who 1963)|season 10]], necessitating the disposal of the new set and the construction of a second redesign that would appear in the upcoming season. | ||
== Synopsis == | == Synopsis == | ||
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The Doctor explains that if the frequency of the two TARDISes is too high, even by a fraction, a [[time ram]] will occur, resulting in utter annihilation. This does not dissuade Jo, so they take off, in pursuit of the Master. | The Doctor explains that if the frequency of the two TARDISes is too high, even by a fraction, a [[time ram]] will occur, resulting in utter annihilation. This does not dissuade Jo, so they take off, in pursuit of the Master. | ||
[[File:Doctors_tardis_in_Master's_tardis.jpg|thumb|The Doctor's TARDIS inside the Master's TARDIS.]] | [[File:Doctors_tardis_in_Master's_tardis.jpg|thumb|right|The Doctor's TARDIS inside the Master's TARDIS.]] | ||
They end up stuck in a [[space loop]] with the Master's TARDIS — if they enter one, they come out into the other. The UNIT convoy arrives at the institute, but the Master freezes them in space-time. Krasis and he escape into the TARDIS, leaving Benton, Ruth and Stu trapped inside the building. As this is going on, the Master taunts the Doctor, pointing out that he could easily throw his enemy into the Time Vortex and refusing to listen to the Doctor. When the Doctor forces the sound of his voice through to the Master's TARDIS, the Master feeds the words back to him and makes them come out as garbled nonsense. | They end up stuck in a [[space loop]] with the Master's TARDIS — if they enter one, they come out into the other. The UNIT convoy arrives at the institute, but the Master freezes them in space-time. Krasis and he escape into the TARDIS, leaving Benton, Ruth and Stu trapped inside the building. As this is going on, the Master taunts the Doctor, pointing out that he could easily throw his enemy into the Time Vortex and refusing to listen to the Doctor. When the Doctor forces the sound of his voice through to the Master's TARDIS, the Master feeds the words back to him and makes them come out as garbled nonsense. | ||
In the lab, Ruth and Stu try to turn off the machine. It has no effect on the Brigadier and his men, who are still frozen, and Benton is regressed in age to a baby. | In the lab, Ruth and Stu try to turn off the machine. It has no effect on the Brigadier and his men, who are still frozen, and Benton is regressed in age to a baby. | ||
[[File:Baby Benton.jpg|thumb|left|Benton, after being regressed to a baby.]] | |||
With no other options, the Doctor orders Jo to close the door behind him when he steps into the Master's TARDIS. Yet again the Master refuses to listen to reason and summons Kronos, who devours the Doctor. The Master sends Kronos back into the crystal and breaks the lock on the Doctor's TARDIS, sending it and Jo tumbling through the Vortex. | With no other options, the Doctor orders Jo to close the door behind him when he steps into the Master's TARDIS. Yet again the Master refuses to listen to reason and summons Kronos, who devours the Doctor. The Master sends Kronos back into the crystal and breaks the lock on the Doctor's TARDIS, sending it and Jo tumbling through the Vortex. | ||
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In Atlantis, [[Dalios]] holds court. [[Hippias]] speaks to the king, saying the people wish for the blessings their ancestors enjoyed under Kronos. Dalios tries to convince his people that Kronos was a curse. The Master arrives in his TARDIS, bringing Krasis with him. Krasis says he has seen Kronos. Dalios takes the Master and Krasis with him to discuss the matter. | In Atlantis, [[Dalios]] holds court. [[Hippias]] speaks to the king, saying the people wish for the blessings their ancestors enjoyed under Kronos. Dalios tries to convince his people that Kronos was a curse. The Master arrives in his TARDIS, bringing Krasis with him. Krasis says he has seen Kronos. Dalios takes the Master and Krasis with him to discuss the matter. | ||
[[File:Doctor Gloating.jpg|thumb| | [[File:Doctor Gloating.jpg|thumb|right|"Good afternoon. Now where have I seen that face before?"]] | ||
Later in the courtyard, the TARDIS materialises. The Doctor and Jo are confronted by Hippias and Krasis, who calls the guards. The Doctor and Jo are taken to the king. | Later in the courtyard, the TARDIS materialises. The Doctor and Jo are confronted by Hippias and Krasis, who calls the guards. The Doctor and Jo are taken to the king. | ||
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Hippias saves Jo from the Minotaur but is killed in the process. The Doctor arrives and bull fights the Minotaur. It falls in a pit, breaking open a wall to a hidden chamber. | Hippias saves Jo from the Minotaur but is killed in the process. The Doctor arrives and bull fights the Minotaur. It falls in a pit, breaking open a wall to a hidden chamber. | ||
[[File:Doctor Jo Crystal of Kronos.jpg|thumb| | [[File:Doctor Jo Crystal of Kronos.jpg|thumb|left|The Doctor and Jo discover the Crystal of Kronos.]] | ||
The Doctor and Jo find the Crystal of Kronos waiting inside the secret room but are caught by Krasis, who takes the crystal. The Doctor demands to be taken to the king but is taken to the Master, who has taken over with Galleia's help. The Doctor and Jo are imprisoned. The Doctor tells Jo about [[the Hermit|his hermit friend]]. Dalios is put in the cell with them and dies there. | The Doctor and Jo find the Crystal of Kronos waiting inside the secret room but are caught by Krasis, who takes the crystal. The Doctor demands to be taken to the king but is taken to the Master, who has taken over with Galleia's help. The Doctor and Jo are imprisoned. The Doctor tells Jo about [[the Hermit|his hermit friend]]. Dalios is put in the cell with them and dies there. | ||
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Both TARDISes are in a featureless place. Jo thinks they're dead, but the Doctor isn't sure. Suddenly a large female face appears. She is Kronos, and she was freed when the two TARDISes collided. She is grateful for the Doctor's help and plans to keep the Master to torment him. The Doctor asks to take the Master with them, and Kronos agrees. However, the Master makes a run for his TARDIS and escapes. | Both TARDISes are in a featureless place. Jo thinks they're dead, but the Doctor isn't sure. Suddenly a large female face appears. She is Kronos, and she was freed when the two TARDISes collided. She is grateful for the Doctor's help and plans to keep the Master to torment him. The Doctor asks to take the Master with them, and Kronos agrees. However, the Master makes a run for his TARDIS and escapes. | ||
[[File:This is the only cliffhanger in the whole of The Time Monster that is any good.jpg|thumb|right|Benton is restored to his correct age.]] | |||
Back in the lab, Stu takes care of baby Benton while Ruth works on the machine. The TARDIS lands back in Cambridge. The machine finally releases the Brigadier and his men, then it overloads. The soldiers enter the room, believing the Master is still there, only to find him long gone. The Brigadier questions Jo's strange Atlantean getup, a spontaneous change from his point of view. However, Stu goes to check on the baby Benton, finding nothing but the clothes he shrank out of. Then, a familiar figure rises up from the floor. To everyone's surprise, Benton has returned to his original age... only he's no longer sporting his uniform, but his [[Naked|birthday suit]]! | Back in the lab, Stu takes care of baby Benton while Ruth works on the machine. The TARDIS lands back in Cambridge. The machine finally releases the Brigadier and his men, then it overloads. The soldiers enter the room, believing the Master is still there, only to find him long gone. The Brigadier questions Jo's strange Atlantean getup, a spontaneous change from his point of view. However, Stu goes to check on the baby Benton, finding nothing but the clothes he shrank out of. Then, a familiar figure rises up from the floor. To everyone's surprise, Benton has returned to his original age... only he's no longer sporting his uniform, but his [[Naked|birthday suit]]! | ||
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* [[Third Doctor|Dr. Who]] - [[Jon Pertwee]] | * [[Third Doctor|Dr. Who]] - [[Jon Pertwee]] | ||
* [[Jo Grant]] - [[Katy Manning]] | * [[Jo Grant]] - [[Katy Manning]] | ||
*[[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart]] - [[Nicholas Courtney]] | * [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart]] - [[Nicholas Courtney]] | ||
* [[John Benton|Sergeant Benton]] - [[John Levene]] | * [[John Benton|Sergeant Benton]] - [[John Levene]] | ||
* [[Mike Yates|Captain Mike Yates]] - [[Richard Franklin]] | * [[Mike Yates|Captain Mike Yates]] - [[Richard Franklin]] | ||
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* Face of [[Kronos]] - [[Ingrid Bower]] | * Face of [[Kronos]] - [[Ingrid Bower]] | ||
=== Uncredited cast === | === Uncredited cast === | ||
* Cook's Driver - Constance Williams ([[DWM 268]]) | |||
* [[UNIT]] Soldiers - [[Bernard Barnsley]], [[Stewart Barry|Stuart Barry]], [[Bob Blaine]], [[Les Conrad]], [[Jim Dowdall]], [[Ian Elliott]], [[Brian Gilmar]], [[Nick Hobbs]], [[Kevin Moran]], [[James Muir]], [[Mike Stevens]], [[Reg Turner]], Derek Allen, ([[DWM 268]]) | |||
* Roundheads - [[Richard Kirk]], [[Eric Kent]], Anthony Hennessey, [[Paul Barton]], [[Geoffrey Brighty]], [[Nigel Winder]] ([[DWM 268]]) | |||
* Infant Benton - [[Darren Plant]] ([[DWM 268]]) | * Infant Benton - [[Darren Plant]] ([[DWM 268]]) | ||
== Crew == | == Crew == | ||
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* [[Assistant Floor Manager]] - [[Rosemary Hester]] ([[INFO]]: ''The Time Monster'') | * [[Assistant Floor Manager]] - [[Rosemary Hester]] ([[INFO]]: ''The Time Monster'') | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
=== Governments === | === Governments === | ||
* The [[Enabling Act|Seventh Enabling Act]] allows the Brigadier to take over from government forces. | * The [[Enabling Act|Seventh Enabling Act]] allows the Brigadier to take over from government forces. | ||
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== Story notes == | == Story notes == | ||
* During the Doctor's vision, the volcano stock footage used in ''[[The Enemy of the World (TV story)|The Enemy of the World]]'' and the title sequence of the parallel Earth story ''[[Inferno (TV story)|Inferno]]'' is re-used. | * During the Doctor's vision, the volcano stock footage used in ''[[The Enemy of the World (TV story)|The Enemy of the World]]'' and the title sequence of the parallel Earth story ''[[Inferno (TV story)|Inferno]]'' is re-used. | ||
* This is the only appearance of the "washing up bowl" interior for the TARDIS (designed by [[Tim Gleeson]]). | * This is the only appearance of the "washing up bowl" interior for the TARDIS (designed by [[Tim Gleeson]]). It only appeared in this story because [[Barry Letts]] hated it. | ||
* One of the voices representing the Doctor's subconscious thoughts is female. This is the first reference to the Doctor being able to change genders after regenerating. | * One of the voices representing the Doctor's subconscious thoughts is female. This is the first reference to the Doctor being able to change genders after regenerating. | ||
* A notable scene dropped before the recording of Episode Five depicted the Doctor activating a device in the TARDIS which permitted Jo to speak the language of the ancient Atlanteans; the series had never before attempted to explain how the Doctor's companions could speak foreign and alien tongues. | * A notable scene dropped before the recording of Episode Five depicted the Doctor activating a device in the TARDIS which permitted Jo to speak the language of the ancient Atlanteans; the series had never before attempted to explain how the Doctor's companions could speak foreign and alien tongues. | ||
* It was [[Paul Bernard]]'s idea to have Kronos' final form be that of a young woman. | * It was [[Paul Bernard]]'s idea to have Kronos' final form be that of a young woman. | ||
* The historical setting was suggested by the Official ''Doctor Who'' Fan Club, an organisation which had recently been reinvigorated when it was put in the hands of a teenage fan named Keith Miller. | * The historical setting was suggested by the Official ''Doctor Who'' Fan Club, an organisation which had recently been reinvigorated when it was put in the hands of a teenage fan named [[Keith Miller]]. | ||
* This was the first time the series had visited Earth's past since ''[[The Abominable Snowmen (TV story)|The Abominable Snowmen]]''. | * This was the first time the series had visited Earth's past since ''[[The Abominable Snowmen (TV story)|The Abominable Snowmen]]''. | ||
* Inspiration came to [[Robert Sloman]] during a walk outdoors, when he heard an aeroplane flying overhead and was reminded of the sound of German bombers during the Second World War. From this experience came the idea of “time slippages”, and Sloman envisaged a fleet of [[World War I]] biplanes descending on a modern-day aircraft. As Sloman developed his narrative, it was realised that budgetary considerations would prevent the First World War element from featuring prominently. Instead, it was decided to emphasise the Atlantis strand of the plot. | * Inspiration came to [[Robert Sloman]] during a walk outdoors, when he heard an aeroplane flying overhead and was reminded of the sound of [[Germany|German]] bombers during the [[World War II|Second World War]]. From this experience came the idea of “time slippages”, and Sloman envisaged a fleet of [[World War I]] biplanes descending on a modern-day aircraft. As Sloman developed his narrative, it was realised that budgetary considerations would prevent the First World War element from featuring prominently. Instead, it was decided to emphasise the Atlantis strand of the plot. | ||
* Influenced by Buddhist philosophies, [[Barry Letts]] wanted to portray the Doctor as being merely “semi-enlightened”: able to see the universe more clearly than most, but still possessing personal flaws. Letts' ideas were most prominently reflected in the Doctor's Episode Six tale about [[the Hermit]] on his home planet. | * Influenced by [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] philosophies, [[Barry Letts]] wanted to portray the Doctor as being merely “semi-enlightened”: able to see the universe more clearly than most, but still possessing personal flaws. Letts' ideas were most prominently reflected in the Doctor's Episode Six tale about [[the Hermit]] on his home planet. | ||
* At Stratfield Saye, stuntman [[Greg Powell]], playing the knight who attacked the convoy in Episode Three, was thrown from his horse when his mount did not follow the planned route and collided with one of the UNIT vehicles. Accounts vary as to the extent of the injuries to both Powell and the horse. Equity, the actors' union, condemned the incident because budgetary limitations had prevented [[Paul Bernard]] from hiring more than a single stunt driver. | * At Stratfield Saye, stuntman [[Greg Powell]], playing the knight who attacked the convoy in Episode Three, was thrown from his horse when his mount did not follow the planned route and collided with one of the UNIT vehicles. Accounts vary as to the extent of the injuries to both Powell and the horse. [[Equity]], the actors' union, condemned the incident because budgetary limitations had prevented [[Paul Bernard]] from hiring more than a single stunt driver. | ||
* While filming scenes in [[Bessie]] using a side-mounted camera, [[Jon Pertwee]] and [[Katy Manning]] realised that they had gotten lost. By the time the two actors were finally able to find their way back to [[Paul Bernard]], the director was already in the process of assembling search parties to track them down. | * While filming scenes in [[Bessie]] using a side-mounted camera, [[Jon Pertwee]] and [[Katy Manning]] realised that they had gotten lost. By the time the two actors were finally able to find their way back to [[Paul Bernard]], the director was already in the process of assembling search parties to track them down. | ||
* According to [[John Levene]] on the [[DVD]] commentary, the baby who portrayed the infant Benton, Darren Plant, sadly didn't live to see his first birthday. This gives him the unfortunate distinction of being the shortest-lived individual ever to appear in ''Doctor Who''. | * According to [[John Levene]] on the [[DVD]] commentary, the baby who portrayed the infant Benton, Darren Plant, sadly didn't live to see his first birthday. This gives him the unfortunate distinction of being the shortest-lived individual ever to appear in ''Doctor Who''. | ||
* The Doctor and Jo's "Permission to come on board?" scene as they set off for Atlantis in the TARDIS was not in the script. | * The Doctor and Jo's "Permission to come on board?" scene as they set off for Atlantis in the TARDIS was not in the script. [[Dudley Simpson]] also added an unscripted small bit from "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sailor%27s_Hornpipe The Sailor's Hornpipe]" melody in order to complete it. | ||
* [[Robert Sloman]] was unimpressed with the realisation of Kronos. He envisaged it as a shimmer and a vibration, but it was realised by an actor flapping away on pulleys. | * [[Robert Sloman]] was unimpressed with the realisation of Kronos. He envisaged it as a shimmer and a vibration, but it was realised by an actor flapping away on pulleys. | ||
* While filming the ending scene, [[John Levene]] was terrified that his nappy would fall off. | * While filming the ending scene, [[John Levene]] was terrified that his nappy would fall off. | ||
* | * This story has the dubious distinction of being ranked as ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'' readers' least favourite [[Third Doctor]] story in all four of their major polls, in [[1998]], [[2009]], [[2014]], and [[2023]]. ([[DWM 590]]) | ||
* | * The name Kronos was a variant of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cronus Cronus], chief of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titans Titans] in [[Greek mythology|Greek Mythology]]. | ||
* A scene | * This was the last time that [[Roger Delgado]] worked with the UNIT regulars before his tragic death a year later. | ||
* Episode four was found to be underlength, while episode five was expected to be too long. As such, episode four was extended beyond the original cliffhanger of Kronos devouring the Doctor, to the Master jettisoning the Doctor's TARDIS in the time vortex. | |||
* Originally, it was thought that the Kronos costume could be made from reflective white material which would flare against the camera by using peaking light levels. [[Barry Letts]] suggested using [[CSO]], with a flame forming the body. | |||
* A test session was held before production where [[Ian Collier]] donned layers of make-up made out of latex for Stuart Hyde's aging scene. The results were unsatisfactory, as freelance make-up artist Alan Boyle was called in to devise an alternative. He did so by using tissue and honey. | |||
* To create the effect of Kronos flapping its wings, the production team shot various close-ups of birds' wings which would be inserted as a [[CSO]] shot. The production team had access to a dove, a cockatoo, a [[chicken]] and an [[owl]], but only the shots of the dove's wings made the final edit. | |||
* [[Dave Prowse]] was expected to perform all of the minotaur's scenes. Since he wasn't trained as a stuntman, he refused to complete certain scenes, so [[Terry Walsh]] doubled for him for the scene where the Minotaur crashes through a stone wall. | |||
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=== Ratings === | === Ratings === | ||
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=== Myths === | === Myths === | ||
* Well-known actress Susan Penhaligon, making an early television appearance as Galleia's handmaiden Lakis, was originally to have been credited as Virginia Mull. ''(Virginia Mull was a different actress who had a small uncredited walk-on role as a serving girl in the Atlantis scenes of this story. Susan Penhaligon, who was a late replacement for actress Ann Michelle, was always to have been credited under her own name.)'' | * Well-known actress [[Susan Penhaligon]], making an early television appearance as Galleia's handmaiden Lakis, was originally to have been credited as Virginia Mull. ''(Virginia Mull was a different actress who had a small uncredited walk-on role as a serving girl in the Atlantis scenes of this story. Susan Penhaligon, who was a late replacement for actress Ann Michelle, was always to have been credited under her own name.)'' | ||
* The Master's alias is "Thascales". ''(The majority of printed and online episode guides say this. Unfortunately, (a) "Thascales" isn't the Greek for "Master", and (b) no-one in the story says "Thascales". They all say "Thascalos", which is the Greek for "Master". The error first appears in the ''Radio Times 1973 [[Doctor Who Special (1973)|Doctor Who Special]]'' and presumably has been taken from there by all subsequent episode guides without checking against the broadcast episodes. However, Terrance Dicks uses the correct spelling for the novelisation.)'' | * The Master's alias is "Thascales". ''(The majority of printed and online episode guides say this. Unfortunately, (a) "Thascales" isn't the Greek for "Master", and (b) no-one in the story says "Thascales". They all say "Thascalos", which is the Greek for "Master". The error first appears in the ''[[Radio Times]] [[1973]] [[Doctor Who Special (1973)|Doctor Who Special]]'' and presumably has been taken from there by all subsequent episode guides without checking against the broadcast episodes. However, Terrance Dicks uses the correct spelling for the novelisation.)'' | ||
=== Filming locations === | === Filming locations === | ||
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* In episode three, the Doctor states that the Master is using the crystal to bring enemies "back in time". However, these characters are clearly from the past, and therefore were brought ''forward'' in time. | * In episode three, the Doctor states that the Master is using the crystal to bring enemies "back in time". However, these characters are clearly from the past, and therefore were brought ''forward'' in time. | ||
* When the UNIT team attempt to pull the TARDIS out of the crater the bomb has made, a castor wheel on the bottom of the prop can be seen. | * When the UNIT team attempt to pull the TARDIS out of the crater the bomb has made, a castor wheel on the bottom of the prop can be seen. | ||
* Dave Prowse (Minotaur) is credited for episode five, though he does not appear. | * [[Dave Prowse]] (Minotaur) is credited for episode five, though he does not appear. | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
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== Home video and audio releases == | == Home video and audio releases == | ||
=== DVD releases === | === DVD releases === | ||
This story was first released on DVD in the [[UK]] on [[29 March (releases)|29 March]] [[2010 (releases)|2010]] as part of the ''Myths and Legends'' Boxset. The one disc set includes a [http://www.purpleville.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/rtwebsite.htm restored version] of the story, as well as the following special features: | |||
* Commentary by [[John Levene]] ([[John Benton|Benton]]), [[Susan Penhaligon]] ([[Lakis]]), [[Barry Letts]] (Producer), [[Marion McDougall]] (Production Assistant), and writers [[Graham Duff]], [[Phil Ford]], [[Joe Lidster]] and [[James Moran]], moderated by [[Toby Hadoke]] | |||
* ''[[Between Now... and Now!: Science and "The Time Monster" (documentary)|Between Now... And Now!]]'' - Professor [[Jim Al Khalili]] looks at the science behind ''The Time Monster''. Featuring [[Katy Manning]] ([[Jo Grant]]) and [[Richard Franklin]] ([[Mike Yates]]) | |||
: | * ''[[The Time Monster: Restoration Comparison|Restoration Comparison]]'' - A brief 'before and after' comparison of the picture restoration process used for this DVD | ||
* ''[[Radio Times]]'' Billings (DVD-ROM - PC/Mac) | |||
* Production Information Subtitles | |||
* Photo Gallery | |||
* Coming Soon Trailer - ''[[The Creature from the Pit (TV story)|The Creature from the Pit]]'' | |||
Editing for DVD release was completed by the [[Doctor Who Restoration Team]]. | |||
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==== Box sets ==== | |||
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It was released as [[DWDVDF 137|issue 137]] of ''[[Doctor Who DVD Files]]''. | |||
=== Digital releases === | === Digital releases === | ||
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* in non-continental [[iTunes]] stores ([[Australia]], [[Canada]], [[UK]] and [[US]]) as a stand-alone season of ''Doctor Who: The Classic Series''; | * in non-continental [[iTunes]] stores ([[Australia]], [[Canada]], [[UK]] and [[US]]) as a stand-alone season of ''Doctor Who: The Classic Series''; | ||
* on [[Amazon (service)|Amazon Video]] (UK) as Season 64 of ''Doctor Who (Classic)'' series; | * on [[Amazon (service)|Amazon Video]] (UK) as Season 64 of ''Doctor Who (Classic)'' series; | ||
* for streaming through [[BritBox]] (US) as part of Season 9 of ''Classic Doctor Who''. | * for streaming through [[BritBox]] (Canada and US) as part of Season 9 of ''Classic Doctor Who''. | ||
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