Journey to Peladon, member world of the Galactic Federation and home to intrigue and adventure. With
each passing generation, industrial exploitation and deadly political games are taking their toll on the
planet. Can the Doctor and his allies guide the course of history towards a hopeful future? Or is
Peladon’s fate in the lap of the gods? Contains four stories:
1.1 The Ordeal of Peladon by Jonathan Barnes & Robert Valentine.
When King Peladon hears of a holy man with seemingly magical powers and the gift of foresight, he
resolves to discover the truth of it for himself. But his quest to understand the shifting loyalties of his
people is one from which he cannot return unchanged.
1.2 The Poison of Peladon by Lizzie Hopley.
River Song has infiltrated the court of Queen Thalira in the guise of a high priestess. With rumours
swirling that Peladon is on the brink of a republican uprising, River joins forces with her new best friend,
Alpha Centauri, to get to the bottom of the mystery.
1.3 The Death of Peladon by Mark Wright.
The Sixth Doctor and Mel arrive on Peladon to discover a world on the brink of environmental disaster.
Civil war looms and a dark plot brews in the shadow of the court. Unless they can help avert
catastrophe, there seems to be little hope left for one of the Doctor’s favourite planets.
1.4 The Truth of Peladon by Tim Foley.
Arla, last of Peladon’s great seamstresses, is commissioned to make a greatcloak for the latest
coronation. She’ll need a new assistant to complete her work in time, and one appears: the Eighth
Doctor! Determined to show Arla the truth of Peladon, the delicate threads he’s drawing together will
change Peladon forever.
CAST: David Troughton (King Peladon), Colin Baker (The Doctor), Paul McGann (The Doctor), Bonnie
Langford (Melanie Bush), Alex Kingston (River Song), Moyo Akandé (Harfair/Skanlar), Arlyon Bakare
(Father Mendica), Nicholas Briggs (Ixmari/Ssilas), Deborah Findlay (Queen Thalira), Jane Goddard
(Alpha Centauri/Guard Captain), Remmie Milner (Isabelda), Aaron Neil (Gobran), Sara Powell (Queen
Minaris), Justin Salinger (Ribbie), David Sturzaker (Raarlan), Meera Syal (Arla Decanto), Jason Watkins
(Chancellor Barok), Liz White (Helais), Ashley Zhangazha (Skarn/Guard Captain). Other parts played by
members of the cast.
- ISBN13 9781838687229
- Publish Date 28 February 2022
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Big Finish Productions Ltd
- Format Audiobook
- Duration 4 hours
- Language English
- URL http://bigfinish.com