Last updated 24 March 2024


Episode 3

Series Episode Number: 260

World Premiere: Sat 14 Feb 1970 - 5:15pm BST [BBC One] (United Kingdom)
First Broadcast: Tue 30 Sep 2014 - 8:00pm EDT [Retro TV]
Running Time: 23 minutes 16 seconds

7.50 Million (UK)

Appreciation Index: 57 (UK)

Chart Position: 59 () (UK)

Recorded on Mon 22 Dec 1969 in Television Centre 1
Archive State: PAL Restor



The creature from the caves, wounded and dangerous, is on the loose on Wenley Moor. Dr Quinn attempts to recover it and is unwilling to listen to the Doctor's warnings.


Production Team hide uncredited
WriterMalcolm Hulke
DirectorTimothy Combe
ProducerBarry Letts
DesignerBarry Newbery
Script EditorTerrance Dicks
Visual Effects DesignerJim Ward
Film CameramanFred Hamilton
Film EditorBill Huthbert
Incidental MusicCarey Blyton
Title MusicRon Grainer
Videotape EditorSam Upton (uncredited)
and BBC Radiophonic Workshop
CostumesChristine Rawlins (uncredited)
Make-upMarion Richards (uncredited)
Studio LightingRalph Walton (uncredited)
Studio SoundJohn Staple (uncredited)
Make-upTeresa Wright (uncredited)
Special SoundBrian Hodgson (uncredited)
Production AssistantChris D'Oyly-John (uncredited)
Assistant Floor ManagerSue Hedden (uncredited)
Vision MixerMike Catherwood (uncredited)
and BBC Radiophonic Workshop (uncredited)
Grams OperatorJohn Sanderford (uncredited)
Technical ManagerBernard Fox (uncredited)
Floor AssistantJohn Norton (uncredited)
Location CaterersMossberry Williams (uncredited)
Artist BookingBarbara Buchanan (uncredited)
Title Music ArrangerDelia Derbyshire (uncredited)
Title SequenceBernard Lodge (uncredited)
Technical AdviceDavid Jarvis (uncredited)