Exactly 50 years – minus a day – since Peladon was first introduced to the screen, it's time to return to the planet in an all-new audio adventure box set from Big Finish Productions.
Expect several doctors, familiar creatures and a surprise or two along the way as Big Finish returns to Peladon, a world with its own royal lineage, regularly visited by an assortment of alien species, including a certain Time Lord .
On January 29, 1972, the first episode of The Curse of Peladon was broadcast on BBC television and viewers were delighted when the Third Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and his companion Jo Grant (Katy Manning) crash-landed on the medieval planet , in a world of politics. intrigues… and monsters.
Now, half a century later, four exciting new audio dramas explore Peladon – a member of the Galactic Federation – across multiple generations, with a different protagonist leading each story. Once a world of intrigue and adventure, over the years industrial exploitation and deadly political games have taken their toll. This is a huge tapestry that will feature many familiar friends, foes, and heroes.
The stellar cast includes David Troughton – reprising the role he originated on screen in 1972 – as King Peladon, Colin Baker and Paul McGann as the Sixth and Eighth Doctors respectively, Alex Kingston as River Song, Bonnie Langford as Melanie Bush and Nicholas Briggs as the Ice Warriors.
Guest stars include Meera Syal as Arla (Péladon's last great seamstress), Jason Watkins as Chancellor Barok, Liz White as Helais, Sara Powell as Queen Minaris and Jane Goddard as Alpha Centauri, the hermaphrodite hexapod delegate of the Galactic Federation.
The four explosive stories in this box set are:
The Peladon test by Jonathan Barnes and Robert Valentine
When King Peladon hears of a holy man with seemingly magical powers and the gift of foresight, he decides to discover the truth for himself. But his quest to understand the shifting loyalties of his people is one from which he cannot return unchanged.
The Poison of Peladon by Lizzie Hopley
River Song has infiltrated Queen Thalira's court in the guise of a high priestess. As rumors swirl that Péladon is on the brink of a Republican uprising, River teams up with his new best friend, Alpha Centauri, to get to the bottom of the mystery.
The Death of Peladon by Mark Wright
The Sixth Doctor and Mel arrive on Peladon to find a world on the brink of environmental disaster. Civil war threatens and a dark plot is brewing in the shadows of the court. Unless they can help avert catastrophe, there appears to be little hope for one of the Doctor's favorite planets.
The Truth About Peladon by Tim Foley
Arla, the last of the great seamstresses of Péladon, is responsible for making a superb cape for the last coronation. She'll need a new assistant to complete her work on time, and one appears: the Eighth Doctor! Determined to show Arla the truth about Péladon, the delicate threads he gathers will change Péladon forever.
Producer David Richardson said: “The Peladon box set is a party. We love a birthday at Big Finish and Peladon seemed like something worth celebrating. It's a really interesting story world and we were excited looking at what we could do, where we could go and the characters we could race with.
David Troughton, who plays the ruler of Peladon, said: "The storyline brings many elements of what King Peladon was before to who he is as an older man – retaining certain characteristics, his naivety and his desire to be loved by everyone. . It was a pleasure to do.
Colin Baker added: “The Doctor occasionally goes to a place he's been before, which always helps move the story forward. I remember watching The Curse of Peladon, so it was nice to connect with that and impersonate Mr. Pertwee.
Alex Kingston, who returns as River Song in Poison Peladon, said: "It's an unusual episode because it's not immediately about killing aliens and it explores some of the elements of our world that can go very wrong. It's nice to be involved in a story where River also meets Alpha Centauri.
Paul McGann stars in the final story of this box set. He added: “I love this script. We see a more serious side of the Doctor with Arla and understand his heart. I always wanted to work with Meera Syal and it was a privilege.
Doctor Who – Peladon is now available as a 4-disc Collector's Edition box set (download on CD for just 24.99) or digital download only (for just 19.99), exclusively at www.bigfinish.com
All prices above include the special pre-order discount and are subject to change after general release.
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