Doctor Who: The Monster of Peladon (1974)

Cast

• Jon Pertwee - The Doctor
• Elisabeth Sladen - Sarah Jane Smith
• Nina Thomas - Queen Thalira
• Frank Gatliff - Chancellor Ortron
• Rex Robinson - Gebek
• Ralph Watson - Ettis
• Graeme Eton - Preba
• Michael Crane - Blor
• Terry Walsh - Guard Captain
• Max Faulkner - Miner

Screenplay

• Brian Hayles
• Terrance Dicks (Script Editor)

Keywords

time travel

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Doctor Who: The Monster of Peladon about?

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.

Who directed Doctor Who: The Monster of Peladon?

Doctor Who: The Monster of Peladon was directed by Lennie Mayne.

Who stars in Doctor Who: The Monster of Peladon?

Doctor Who: The Monster of Peladon stars Jon Pertwee, Elisabeth Sladen, Nina Thomas, Frank Gatliff, Rex Robinson, Ralph Watson.

How long is Doctor Who: The Monster of Peladon?

Doctor Who: The Monster of Peladon has a runtime of 2h 30m (150 minutes).

What genre is Doctor Who: The Monster of Peladon?

Doctor Who: The Monster of Peladon is a Science Fiction, Drama, Adventure film.

Where was Doctor Who: The Monster of Peladon produced?

Doctor Who: The Monster of Peladon was produced in United Kingdom.