Doctor Who: The Monster of Peladon 50 years old

Doctor Who: The Monster of Peladon

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.

Credits

Doctor Who: The Monster of Peladon Cast

Name Character
Jon Pertwee He was 54, 76 years old when he died as The Doctor
Elisabeth Sladen She was 28, 65 years old when she died as Sarah Jane Smith

Doctor Who: The Monster of Peladon Crew

Name Department
Brian Hayles as Writer. He was 44 (48) years old when He died Writing
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Doctor Who: The Monster of Peladon (50 years)

  • Release day: Saturday, April 27, 1974
  • Runtime: 150 minutes