Classic Doctor Who Season 20 Episode 21 The King's Demons: Part 1
- March 15, 1983
- 24 min
In Classic Doctor Who season 20 episode 21, titled "The King's Demons: Part 1," the TARDIS pilots the Doctor (Peter Davison) and his companions Tegan (Janet Fielding) and Turlough (Mark Strickson) to 13th century England. They arrive at a castle where King John (Gerald Flood) is preparing to entertain a mysterious guest, a French nobleman named Sir Gilles Estram (Isla Blair).
The Doctor and his companions quickly discover that there is something amiss at the castle. The TARDIS has been tampered with, and the king's behavior is erratic. Furthermore, there are strange rumors about evil spirits haunting the castle.
As the Doctor investigates, he discovers that the king has been possessed by an alien intelligence called the Master (Anthony Ainley). The Master has been using advanced technology to impersonate Sir Gilles Estram and manipulate events at the castle for his own nefarious purposes.
The Doctor also encounters a group of rebels who are plotting to overthrow the king. The rebels are led by a brave but headstrong woman named Ranulf Fitzwilliam (Geraldine Newman), who initially distrusts the Doctor but eventually comes to see him as an ally.
As Part 1 of "The King's Demons" draws to a close, the Doctor must thwart the Master's plan to destabilize the monarchy and install a puppet ruler who will be easier to control. But first, he must find a way to free the possessed king from the Master's influence and uncover the truth behind the strange events at the castle.
Fans of Classic Doctor Who will appreciate the historical setting of "The King's Demons." The episode features authentic costumes and sets, as well as a well-constructed plot that draws on real events and figures from medieval English history.
In addition to the thrilling sci-fi elements, the episode also includes plenty of humor and character development for the Doctor and his companions. The audience will be kept on the edge of their seats as they wonder how the Doctor will outsmart the Master and save the day.