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Doctor Who· Season 2 · Episode 22

The Lion (The Crusade, Part One)

S02E22·7.8·March 27, 1965·25m·BBC One

The TARDIS arrives in 12th century Palestine where a holy war is in progress between the forces of King Richard the Lionheart and the Saracenruler Saladin. Barbara is abducted in a Saracen ambush and the Doctor, Ianand Vicki make their way to King Richard's palace in the city of Jaffa.

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#31In Season 2of 39 rated episodes

#617All-timeof 700 rated episodes

−0.4vs season avgSeason 2 averages 8.2

1965First airedMarch 27, 1965

Guest stars

Derek Ware

Derek Wareas Saracen Warrior

Valentino Musettias Saracen Warrior

Julian Glover

Julian Gloveras Richard the Lionheart

Walter Randallas El Akir

Bernard Kayas Saladin

Roger Avonas Saphadin

Reg Pritchard

Reg Pritchardas Ben Daheer

Bruce Wightmanas William de Tornebu

Tony Caunter

Tony Caunteras Thatcher

John Flintas William des Preaux

David Andersonas Reynier de Marun

Crew

Douglas Camfield

Douglas CamfieldDirector

David Whitaker

David WhitakerWriter

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