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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was a novelisation based on the [[1965 (releases)|1965]] television serial ''[[The Time Meddler (TV story)|The Time Meddler]]''. | |||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
=== 1988 edition === | === 1988 edition === | ||
When the [[the Doctor's TARDIS|TARDIS]] materialises on an apparently deserted [[Northumbria]]n beach, [[Steven Taylor|Steven]] disputes [[First Doctor|the Doctor]]'s claim that they have travelled back to the [[11th century|eleventh century]]. The discovery of a modern [[watch|wristwatch]] in a nearby forest merely reinforces his opinion. | When the [[the Doctor's TARDIS|TARDIS]] materialises on an apparently deserted [[Northumbria]]n beach, [[Steven Taylor|Steven]] disputes [[First Doctor|the Doctor]]'s claim that they have travelled back to the [[11th century|eleventh century]]. The discovery of a modern [[watch|wristwatch]] in a nearby forest merely reinforces his opinion. | ||
But it is [[1066]], the most important date in [[England|English]] history, and the Doctor's arrival has not gone unnoticed. Observing the appearance of the TARDIS is a [[The Monk|mysterious monk]] who recognises the time-machine for what it is. He also knows that the Doctor poses a serious threat to his master plan - a plan which, if successful, could alter the future of the entire world... | But it is [[1066]], the most important date in [[England|English]] history, and the Doctor's arrival has not gone unnoticed. Observing the appearance of the TARDIS is a [[The Monk|mysterious monk]] who recognises the time-machine for what it is. He also knows that the Doctor poses a serious threat to his master plan - a plan which, if successful, could alter the future of the entire world... | ||
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* The inside back cover includes colour details of "Fantastic ''Doctor Who'' Poster Offers!". | * The inside back cover includes colour details of "Fantastic ''Doctor Who'' Poster Offers!". | ||
* The Virgin edition was a rushed reprint to coincide with the 1992 repeat screening of this serial on [[BBC Two]], and bore a red hexagonal flash reading NOW BACK ON TELEVISION. The cover artwork was reused, but for reasons unknown a reverse image was used. | * The Virgin edition was a rushed reprint to coincide with the 1992 repeat screening of this serial on [[BBC Two]], and bore a red hexagonal flash reading NOW BACK ON TELEVISION. The cover artwork was reused, but for reasons unknown a reverse image was used. | ||
* The cover for the original Target edition featured the artwork of [[Jeff Cummins]]. | |||
== Additional cover images == | == Additional cover images == | ||
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Revision as of 01:12, 8 November 2013
The Time Meddler was a novelisation based on the 1965 television serial The Time Meddler.
Publisher's summary
1988 edition
When the TARDIS materialises on an apparently deserted Northumbrian beach, Steven disputes the Doctor's claim that they have travelled back to the eleventh century. The discovery of a modern wristwatch in a nearby forest merely reinforces his opinion.
But it is 1066, the most important date in English history, and the Doctor's arrival has not gone unnoticed. Observing the appearance of the TARDIS is a mysterious monk who recognises the time-machine for what it is. He also knows that the Doctor poses a serious threat to his master plan - a plan which, if successful, could alter the future of the entire world...
Chapter Titles
- The Watcher
- The Saxons
- The Monastery
- Prisoners of the Saxons
- The Vikings
- An Empty Cell
- Unwelcome Visitors
- The Secret of the Monastery
- The Monk's Master Plan
- A Threat to the Future
- A Parting Gift
Illustrations
None
Deviations from televised story
- Although not technically a deviation, the novelisation states quite clearly that the Doctor and the Monk recognise each other immediately whereas the televised story, arguably, gives no such indication.
- In an epilogue featuring original content, the Monk makes several additional efforts to change the outcome of the Battle of Hastings, after his original plan fails, and before he discovers that the Doctor has marooned him in 1066.
Writing and publishing notes
- The inside back cover includes colour details of "Fantastic Doctor Who Poster Offers!".
- The Virgin edition was a rushed reprint to coincide with the 1992 repeat screening of this serial on BBC Two, and bore a red hexagonal flash reading NOW BACK ON TELEVISION. The cover artwork was reused, but for reasons unknown a reverse image was used.
- The cover for the original Target edition featured the artwork of Jeff Cummins.
Additional cover images
- 2TimeMeddler.jpg
1992 edition, released to tie-in with the BBC Two repeats. Cover by Jeff Cummins.
British publication history
- Hardback (October 1987)
- W.H.Allen & Co. Ltd. UK ISBN:0491033370, copies priced £7.95 (UK))
- Paperback (March 1988)
- Target / W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. One single paperback edition, estimated print run: 22,500, priced £1.99 (UK).
- Paperback (May 1992)
- Target / Virgin Publishing Cover artwork was reversed, priced £2.99 (UK).
Editions published outside Britain
To be added
External links
Warning: Display title "<i>The Time Meddler</i>" overrides earlier display title "<i>The Time Meddler </i> (novelisation)".
