The Trial of a Time Lord: Part 1

7.0/10 · 580 votesSep 6, 198626 min

Ranked #3 of 14 in Season 23•+0.2 vs season avg

The Doctor is taken 'out of time' by the Time Lords and made to face an inquiry into his meddling in the affairs of others, overseen by the Inquisitor. The prosecutor, the Valeyard, soon has the proceedings upgraded to a trial for the Doctor's life.

Season 23 Episodes14

E1 7.0Now viewing

The Trial of a Time Lord: Part 1

E2 6.7

The Trial of a Time Lord: Part 2

E3 6.7

The Trial of a Time Lord: Part 3

E4 6.7

The Trial of a Time Lord: Part 4

E5 6.9

The Trial of a Time Lord: Part 5

E6 6.9

The Trial of a Time Lord: Part 6

E7 6.8

The Trial of a Time Lord: Part 7

E8 7.2

The Trial of a Time Lord: Part 8

E9 6.8

The Trial of a Time Lord: Part 9

E10 6.7

The Trial of a Time Lord: Part 10

E11 6.7

The Trial of a Time Lord: Part 11

E12 6.7

The Trial of a Time Lord: Part 12

E13 7.3

The Trial of a Time Lord: Part 13

E14 6.7

The Trial of a Time Lord: Part 14

Cast5

Colin Baker

The Doctor

Nicola Bryant

Perpugilliam "Peri" Brown

Bonnie Langford

Melanie Bush

Michael Jayston

The Valeyard

Lynda Bellingham

The Inquisitor

Crew4

Robert Holmes

Writer

Nicholas Mallett

Director

Jim Stephens

Editorial Services

Dominic Glynn

Original Music Composer

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Episode Summary

"The Trial of a Time Lord: Part 1" is episode 1 of Doctor Who season 23. It scored 7.0/10 from 580 votes, ranking #3 of 14 episodes this season (season average 6.8). Directed by Nicholas Mallett and written by Robert Holmes, it aired on September 6, 1986.

The Trial of a Time Lord: Part 1

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Season 23 Episodes14

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