A Traveller In Time

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.

FamilySci-Fi & Fantasy

Seasons

1. The Door

Air Date: 1978-01-04

Penelope arrives from London to stay with her uncle and aunt in their farmhouse in Derbyshire. It was once the home of an Elizabethan family-and when strange things start happening Penelope begins to think they may still be there.

2. The Kitchen

Air Date: 1978-01-11

Penelope causes a sensation when, with her modern clothes and short hair, she steps back in time to meet the Babington family in the days of Mary, Queen of Scots.

3. The Locket

Air Date: 1978-01-18

During the church service, Penelope drops her collection money and finds something lost long ago which links her once again with the Elizabethan Babingtons.

4. The Tunnel

Air Date: 1978-01-25

Penelope moves in and out of the past and is deeply involved with the Babingtons and their troubles, but now Arabella Babington is becoming suspicious and threatens her life.

5. The Ribbon

Air Date: 1978-02-01

The plot to save the Queen of Scots is in jeopardy. Penelope is desperate at the thought of leaving Thackers without knowing the fate of the Babingtons.

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Rating

6.0/10

Release Date

1978-01-04

Episodes

5 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

BBC

A Traveller In Time

Seasons

Season 1

1. The Door

2. The Kitchen

3. The Locket

4. The Tunnel

5. The Ribbon

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Cast

Sophie Thompson

Elizabeth Bradley

Gerald James

Sarah Benfield

Simon Gipps-Kent

Mary Maude

Louis Hammond

Charles Rogers

Michele Copsey

Michael Greatorex

Graham Rigby

Heather Chasen

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