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Doctor Who: The Monster of Peladon (1974)

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.

  • Science Fiction
  • Drama
  • Adventure

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Jon PertweeJon PertweeThe Doctor
  • Photo of Elisabeth SladenElisabeth SladenSarah Jane Smith
  • Photo of Nina ThomasNina ThomasQueen Thalira
  • Photo of Frank GatliffFrank GatliffChancellor Ortron
  • Photo of Rex RobinsonRex RobinsonGebek
  • Photo of Ralph WatsonRalph WatsonEttis
  • Photo of Graeme EtonGraeme EtonPreba
  • Photo of Michael CraneMichael CraneBlor
  • Photo of Terry WalshTerry WalshGuard Captain
  • Photo of Max FaulknerMax FaulknerMiner

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