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Doctor Who: The Time Warrior, Part One

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England, the 12th century. Robber baron Irongron is recruited by Linx, a Sontaran warrior whose starship has been forced down on Earth. Linx is forced to use a time-travel device to steal resources and scientists from the future to repair his ship, but in doing so involves UNIT and the Doctor� Read full recap »

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Writers:: Robert Holmes

Director:: Alan Bromley

Stars:: Jon Pertwee (Doctor Who); Elisabeth Sladen (Sarah Jane Smith)

Recurring Role:: Kevin Lindsay (Linx); Jeremy Bulloch (Hal); Alan Rowe (Edward of Wessex); Nicholas Courtney (Brigadier Lethbridge Stewart); David Daker (Irongron)

Guest Star:: June Brown (Eleanor); Sheila Fay (Meg); John J. Carney (Bloodaxe); Donald Pelmear (Professor Rubeish); Gordon Pitt (Eric)

Revealing Mistake: After Lynx plants the flag, Bloodaxe and Irongron look to their side for no reason, as though looking to the director. edit »
From this episode onwards a new font face was used for the opening credits. The episode titles, writer credit and episode number are white and in a much thicker font than in the previous season, where the credits were yellow against a red background. edit »
There is a change in the title sequence: a Time Tunnel effect is used. edit »
The Doctor and the Brigadier couldn't possibly have failed to notice Sarah standing two meters away from them and calling out "Professor Rubeish?" edit »
There was no Wessex in England from the 10th century to the 20th, so there could be no Edward of Wessex. [In the novelization, Edward is renamed Fitzroy.] edit »

DVD: Doctor Who: The Time Warrior (BBCDVD 1098) released in September 2007.

Video: Doctor Who: The Time Warrior (BBCV 4245) released in omnibus format in March 1989. Released in U.S.A./Canada (Warner Home Video E1165) in April 1991. edit »
This is the only story that has been released on BBC official VHS release, that hasn't retained its original four-part cliffhangers - it was released as an ominbus version. Others were also released as omnibuses but later released in their entirety. edit »
The first appearance of the Sontarans. edit »
First appearance of Elisabeth Sladen as Sarah Jane Smith. edit »

Brigadier: It's no joke providing emergency accomodations for all these scientists.
The Doctor: All right, Brigadier, you've had your bit of mystification. Now I know where I'm supposed to stay, perhaps you wouldn't mind telling me why.
Brigadier: This place is one of the most top secret security establishments in the whole country. In fact, most of their work is so secret they don't know what they're doing themselves. edit »
Irongron: By my sword, Bloodaxe, I'll pickle that insolent star warrior in boiling oil one day. edit »
The Doctor: Brigadier, a straight line may be the shortest distance between two points, but it is by no means the most interesting. edit »

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DoctorWho44
member since: Apr 11, 2007
The Time Warrior, Part One
The Bottom Line: "Series classic"
Season 11 of Doctor Who has a new look with the famous diamond Doctor Who logo. This seqence leads up to the Tom Baker era of Doctor Who. The Time Warrior is a classic four-part adventure in its own right. It also introduces Elisabeth Sladen as Sarh Ja ...Continue »
04/12/07 07:26pm | report abuse
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neligan
member since: Aug 1, 2006
The Time Warrior, Part One
The Bottom Line: "Informative"
Tells you a lot about the relationship the doc has with his companions. This is the first Sarah Jane one and you can see the doctor's grudging respect for her. Also a good historic scenario. ...Continue »
09/10/06 04:52pm | report abuse
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sarahjanesmith
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The Time Warrior, Part One
The Bottom Line: "Above average"
Mr Potato Head! ...Continue »
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