The TARDIS materialises in the English countryside near the village of Carbury where a nuclear missile convoy under the command of UNIT's Brigadier Winifred Bambera has run into difficulties. Lying on the bed of the nearby Lake Vortigern is a spaceship from another dimension containing the body of King Arthur supposedly held in suspended animation and his sword Excalibur. Ancelyn a knight from the other dimension arrives on Earth to aid the King but is followed by his rival Mordred and the latter's mother a powerful sorceress named Morgaine. They all recognise the Doctor as Merlin - a fact that the Time Lord attributes to events in his own future.
When a storm forces the Five to take shelter in Kirrin castle they discover the whereabouts of a shipwreck. Later a hidden map becomes sought after by the children and two local villains...
This kids television series takes a lighter look at typical childrens nursery rhymes. the show is introduced by a muppet Mother Goose telling the tales to her young. Once upon a time a long long time ago lived Mother Goose and her three goslings. Mother Goose presents an enchanting selection of classic stories acted out by both children and muppet characters which immerse the audience in mythical fantasy adventure lands from her much loved nursery rhymes. Includes the stories:
The classic J.M. Barrie tale as told by Jan Francis.
Good versus Naughty Watch Captain Mack sky rocket into action as he comes to the rescue of Sunshine City in 8 exciting new episodes. When Dr Kwack Yolanda Yummy and Daisy Digger discover lots more new disasters there's only one thing to do 'Call Captain Mack!'
Jackanory: Alice Through The Looking Glass
The adventures of brave little pig Wilbur and Charlotte the friendly spider...
Four stories for children taken from the hugely popular and fondly remembered television series: 'Peter Pan' (read by Jan Francis) 'Alice's Adventures In Wonderland' (read by Penelope Wilton) 'Alice Through The Looking Glass' (read by Peter Davison) and 'Charlotte's Web' (read by Connie Booth).
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