This story has 4 episodes which aired from the 27th March to the 17th of April 1965. Currently only episodes 1 and 3 survive. 2 and 4 are on the DVD as voice recordings.
Official Synopsis:
The TARDIS arrives in 12th century Palestine where a holy war is in progress between the forces of King Richard the Lionheart and the Saracen ruler Saladin. Barbara is abducted in a Saracen ambush and the Doctor, Ian and Vicki make their way to King Richard's palace in the city of Jaffa.
My Opinion:
It is sad the the Beeb lost these episodes of Doctor Who I think I would have liked it a bit more if I could have watched it in it's entirety. I did like it though it has a good support cast which includes Julian Glover who plays Richard the Lionheart, latter he plays Pycelle in Game Of Thrones and his in Indiana Jones And The Last Crusdae.Oh and Star Wars so not a bad Actor for them to get was early in his career.
Vicki is kind of side lined in this story which usually happens to one of the characters so not a big deal.
I did like this story was enjoyable enough and a decent period piece again and using the Beebs extensive costume department which is something Doctor is very fortunate to get use of.
My Rating:
7/10
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