

A genie, a swindler, and a king walk into 1981. Only BBC could make it this posh.
Acting
Patrick Troughton swindling with absolute glee
Production
BBC thrift-store opulence at peak power
Costume
Turbans clearly from costume department basement

Director
Michael Hayes
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Patrick Troughton played the Second Doctor from 1966-1969; this was his 'I'm not typecast' era.
The 1981 BBC 'Arabian Nights' cycle came during a brief fascination with prestige fantasy—just before it became unfashionable again until LOTR.
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