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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.
The Third Doctor and Sarah Jane Smith arrive on the planet Peladon during a time of political unrest and impending war. The young King Peladon is struggling to maintain peace, facing opposition from his aunt and an alliance of miners who have been influenced by an alien force. As tensions rise, a fearsome beast, the Aggedor, is unleashed, seemingly by the King's enemies, further destabilizing the already fragile situation.
Doctor Who: The Monster of Peladon is generally considered a strong classic era serial, praised for its political intrigue, character development, and the effective portrayal of the titular monster. It successfully balances complex themes with exciting action, making it a fan favorite.
Praised for its intricate political plot and themes of conflict resolution.
The Aggedor is remembered as a memorable and imposing monster.
Jon Pertwee and Elisabeth Sladen's chemistry as the Doctor and Sarah Jane is a highlight.
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The serial was a deliberate attempt by the writers to mirror contemporary political situations, such as the UK's entry into the European Economic Community, exploring themes of foreign influence and industrial disputes.
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Some fifty years after the "Doctor" (now Jon Pertwee) helped the King of "Peladon" lift a terrible curse, he and "Sarah Jane" (Elisabeth Sladen) return to it's citadel to find the new queen (Nina Thomas) being controlled by her chancellor "...