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The Romans: Movie Version
Broadcast: Saturday 28th November 1998
12:00am-1:40am EST (05:00 GMT) < > « »
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Featuring: William Hartnell, Jacqueline Hill, Maureen O'Brien, William Russell

After relaxing at a Roman villa the Doctor is mistaken for a murdered lyre player and targeted by an assassin. Meanwhile, Ian and Barbara are captured by slave traders.


Synopsis Source: Doctor Who Guide
Broadcast Source: TWIDW
 

Report from the This Week in Doctor Who Archive:

Friday 27th November 1998:
Maryland Public Television - channels 22, 28, 31, 36, 62, 67
Friday and Saturday at Midnight - The Romans - movie version
The TARDIS falls off a cliff. One month later, the 1st Doctor, Ian, Barbara, and Vicki are enjoying ancient Italy. But mistaken identities and slave traders threaten to interrupt their holiday. The first comedic historical story. About 95 minutes or so.