Classic Doctor Who Season 4 Episode 2

Ep 2. Doctor Who S4 E2

  • September 17, 1966
  • 24 min

Doctor Who is a British science-fiction television show that first aired in 1963. The show follows the adventures of a time-traveling alien called the Doctor, who travels through time and space in a spaceship called the TARDIS. Classic Doctor Who refers to the first 26 seasons of the show, which ran from 1963 to 1989.

Season 4 of Classic Doctor Who aired in 1966 and consisted of 43 episodes. Episode 2 of Season 4 is titled "The Highlanders" and originally aired on December 17, 1966.

In this episode, the TARDIS materializes in Scotland in the 18th century, during the aftermath of the Battle of Culloden. The Doctor, along with his companions Ben and Polly, are immediately caught up in a battle between English soldiers and Scottish rebels.

The Doctor and his companions are captured by the English and taken to a prison ship. There, they meet Jamie McCrimmon, a Scottish Highlander who has been taken prisoner by the English. The Doctor decides to help Jamie and his fellow prisoners escape, but they must first avoid the English soldiers and make their way to a nearby village.

Once in the village, the Doctor and his companions learn that the Scottish rebels are in need of a ship to transport Bonnie Prince Charlie, the rightful heir to the Scottish throne, to France. The Doctor agrees to help the rebels by finding a ship and piloting it to safety.

The Doctor and his companions are successful in finding a ship, but their plans are soon thwarted by the arrival of a group of smugglers who have their own designs on the ship. The Doctor, Ben, Polly, and Jamie must work together to outsmart the smugglers and ensure the safe transport of Bonnie Prince Charlie to France.

"The Highlanders" is notable for being the final Doctor Who episode to feature the historical genre, which had been a staple of the show since its inception. The episode also marks the introduction of Jamie McCrimmon, who would go on to become one of the Doctor's longest-serving companions and a fan favorite.

Overall, "The Highlanders" is a thrilling adventure that takes the Doctor and his companions from the battlefield of Culloden to the high seas of Scotland. It features plenty of action, intrigue, and humor, along with some memorable performances from the cast. Fans of classic Doctor Who will not want to miss this exciting episode.

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Doctor Who is a British science-fiction television show that first aired in 1963. The show follows the adventures of a time-traveling alien called the Doctor, who travels through time and space in a spaceship called the TARDIS. Classic Doctor Who refers to the first 26 seasons of the show, which ran from 1963 to 1989.

Season 4 of Classic Doctor Who aired in 1966 and consisted of 43 episodes. Episode 2 of Season 4 is titled "The Highlanders" and originally aired on December 17, 1966.

In this episode, the TARDIS materializes in Scotland in the 18th century, during the aftermath of the Battle of Culloden. The Doctor, along with his companions Ben and Polly, are immediately caught up in a battle between English soldiers and Scottish rebels.

The Doctor and his companions are captured by the English and taken to a prison ship. There, they meet Jamie McCrimmon, a Scottish Highlander who has been taken prisoner by the English. The Doctor decides to help Jamie and his fellow prisoners escape, but they must first avoid the English soldiers and make their way to a nearby village.

Once in the village, the Doctor and his companions learn that the Scottish rebels are in need of a ship to transport Bonnie Prince Charlie, the rightful heir to the Scottish throne, to France. The Doctor agrees to help the rebels by finding a ship and piloting it to safety.

The Doctor and his companions are successful in finding a ship, but their plans are soon thwarted by the arrival of a group of smugglers who have their own designs on the ship. The Doctor, Ben, Polly, and Jamie must work together to outsmart the smugglers and ensure the safe transport of Bonnie Prince Charlie to France.

"The Highlanders" is notable for being the final Doctor Who episode to feature the historical genre, which had been a staple of the show since its inception. The episode also marks the introduction of Jamie McCrimmon, who would go on to become one of the Doctor's longest-serving companions and a fan favorite.

Overall, "The Highlanders" is a thrilling adventure that takes the Doctor and his companions from the battlefield of Culloden to the high seas of Scotland. It features plenty of action, intrigue, and humor, along with some memorable performances from the cast. Fans of classic Doctor Who will not want to miss this exciting episode.

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  • First Aired
    September 17, 1966
  • Runtime
    24 min
  • Language
    English
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