The Time Meddler (novelisation)

The Time Meddler (novelisation)

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The Time Meddler
Doctor:	[[doctor::First Doctor]]
Companion(s):	Vicki, Steven Taylor
Main enemy:	The Monk
Main setting:	England, 1066
Key crew
Publisher:	[[publisher::Target Books, W.H. Allen & Co]]
Writer:	Nigel Robinson
Release details
Release number:	126
Release date:	October 1987 (hardcover) March 1988 (paperback)
Format:	Hardcover and paperback editions, --- Pages
ISBN:	ISBN 0-426-20312-7

Novelisation

• This novelisation is based on the original television serial generally referred to as DW: The Time Meddler which included individual episode titles. It was written by Dennis Spooner and was shown from 3rd July 1965.
• The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel. It featured the artwork of Tony Masero. (See below for information on other editions published with different covers).

Publisher's summary

1988 edition

When the TARDIS materialises on an apparently deserted Northumbrian beach, Steven disputes the First 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…

Illustrations

None

Deviations from televised story

To be added

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 a repeat screening of this serial on television. The cover artwork was reused but reversed.

Additional cover images

• 2TimeMeddler.jpg

  1992 edition; Cover by Alister Pearson

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

See also

• The Target Book by David J Howe (Telos Publishing 2007)

External links

• On Target - A comprehensive guide to Doctor Who - The Time Meddler