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Doctor Who - The Time Meddler
Series:	Doctor Who - Target Novelisation
Release Number:	126
Doctor:	First Doctor
Companions:	Vicki, Steven Taylor
Enemy:	Meddling Monk
Setting:	England, 1066
Author:	Nigel Robinson
Publisher:	Target Books, W.H. Allen & Co
Publication:	October 1987 (hardcover) March 1988 (paperback)
Format:	Hardcover and paperback editions, --- Pages
ISBN:	ISBN 0-426-20312-7
Previous Story:	Doctor Who – The Chase
Following Story:	Doctor Who – Galaxy Four

Novelisation

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

Publisher's Cover Blurb

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…

Illustrations

None

Deviations from the Televised Story

To be added

Author, 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.

Associated Images

1992 edition; Cover by Alister Pearson

Publishing History (UK)

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).

International Editions

To be added

External Sources

• The Target Book by David J Howe (Telos Publishing 2007)
• a comprehensive guide to the Target novelisations by Tim Neal