Doctor Who: The Massacre
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4.0 • 4 Ratings
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Publisher Description
The TARDIS materialises in Paris in 1572, a time of great danger and religious strife. Whilst the Doctor pays a visit to famous apothecary Charles Preslin, Steven is befriended by a group of Protestants who come from the household of Admiral de Coligny. Meanwhile, the Catholic Queen Mother, Catherine de Medici, aided by the hated dignitary the Abbot of Amboise, is hatching a plot to kill all French Protestants - starting with de Coligney. Worryingly for Steven, the Abbot bears an uncanny resemblance to the Doctor. And when the plot fails and the Abbot is condemned to death, he is even more alarmed. Was that the Doctor being killed? Or does the Abbot just look like him? The four episodes of this 1966 story no longer exist in the BBC television archives. This audio exclusive has taken the soundtrack and, with linking narration by Peter Purves, the whole thrilling adventure is brought back to life.
Customer Reviews
A Thrilling Lost Gem
Of all the stories to be missing from the archive, this stings the most for me (followed closely by Marco Polo) - a grim and foreboding companion-centric story that gives Peter Purves a chance to shine, whilst shining a light on an obscure historic tragedy.
The finale, though somewhat undermined by Steven’s sudden change of heart a few minutes after leaving, also serve as a haunting reminder of all the Doctor has lost in his travels and all he has run away from, as well as a grim portent for how he will become should he not change his ways. William Hartnell’s monologue is an utter highlight.
God, I hope this one turns up somewhere! Maybe Peter Purves has a copy in his garage or something...