Movie Description

Doctor Who: The Monster of Peladon

(1974)

Overview

The Doctor returns to Peladon fifty years after his last visit, to find Queen Thalira, daughter of the late King Peladon, on the throne. A tense labour dispute between Pel nobility and miners is worsened when apparitions of their deity Aggedor attack and kill several miners. The Galactic Federation desperately needs trisilicate for its war against Galaxy 5 and sends in brutal Ice Warrior troopers to ensure production. The Doctor discovers a devious plot at the heart of Aggedor's appearances.

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Original TitleDoctor Who: The Monster of Peladon

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1974-04-27

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 02h 30m

Production CompaniesBBC

Genres

  • Science Fiction
  • Drama
  • Adventure