The Crusade

(Series 2, Episodes 22-25)

Summary: Yet again, Barbara is kidnapped and sold into slavery, this time by the Saracens.  Yet again, Ian freaks out and sets off to rescue her, after first being knighted by Richard the Lionheart.  By the time he arrives, Barbara has rescued herself.  The Doctor and Vicki stay behind and giggle a lot.

Watch it because: Barbara is so done with being the victim.

Original Air Date: 27 March – 17 April 1965.

Doctor: William Hartnell.

Companions: Ian Chesterton (William Russell), Barbara Wright (Jacqueline Hill) and Vicki (Maureen O’Brien).

Writer: David Whitaker.

Director: Douglas Camfield.

Producer: Verity Lambert.

Available on DVD? Yes, although Episodes 2 and 4 are missing and are only available as reconstructions, which is a shame, as it means we don’t get to see Ian spread-eagled and covered in honey. If that, y’know, floats your boat…