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A Traveller In Time

A Traveller In Time

A Traveller In Time

1978 - 1978•1 season•5 episodes•~30m•

★6.5(2 ratings)

FamilySci-Fi & Fantasy

Overview

Penelope travels back in time to join the Babington family as they face danger trying to rescue Mary, Queen of Scots, witnessing tragic events unfold.

Creators

Dorothea Brooking

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Main Cast

Sophie Thompson

Sophie Thompson

Penelope

Elizabeth Bradley

Elizabeth Bradley

Aunt Tissie / Dame Cicely

Gerald James

Gerald James

Uncle Barnabas

Sarah Benfield

Sarah Benfield

Tabitha

Simon Gipps-Kent

Simon Gipps-Kent

Francis Babington

Mary Maude

Mary Maude

Mistress Babington

Louis Hammond

Louis Hammond

Jude

Charles Rogers

Charles Rogers

Anthony Babington

Michele Copsey

Michele Copsey

Arabella

Michael Greatorex

Michael Greatorex

Tom Snowball

Graham Rigby

Graham Rigby

Adam Deedick

Heather Chasen

Heather Chasen

Mary Queen of Scots

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Dorothea Brooking

Writing

Writer: Diana De Vere Cole
Book: Alison Uttley

Production

Producer: Dorothea Brooking
Executive Producer: Anna Home

Music & Sound

Sound: Andrew Boulton

Editing

Editor: Monica Mead

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Ian Adley
Makeup Artist: Elizabeth Armstrong
Makeup Artist: Cynthia Goodwin

Did You Know?

#1

The series spans 1 season with 5 episodes in total (avg. 5 per season).

#2

Each episode runs approximately 30 minutes.

#3

Executive produced by Anna Home.

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Seasons

Rating

6.5/10

Good

2 votes

TV Show Facts

Original Name:

A Traveller In Time

Status:

Ended

In Production:

No

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom

First Episode:

1/4/1978

Last Episode:

2/1/1978

Production Companies:

BBC

BBC