In an attempt to return to his own time, Catweazle's dubious powers land him on top of the church spire. After being rescued by the vicar, Catweazle has an encounter with the vicarage telephone.
Catweazle, an 11th century magician, is conjuring in his cave when his enemies suddenly burst in. He flees, casting a spell to make himself fly. However, something goes wrong because the spell transports him to the 20th century instead.
In his quest for astrological symbols, Catweazle obtains a tricycle, a pub sign representing Taurus, and holes up in a railway station disused since the Beeching cuts.
