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Doctor Who S23E6 — The Trial of a Time Lord: Part 6

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Doctor Who•Season 23•Episode 6

The Trial of a Time Lord: Part 6

6.9/10 · 500 votesOct 11, 198625 min

Ranked #5 of 14 in Season 23•+0.1 vs season avg

The scientist Crozier keeps making empty promises and Yrcanos and Peri are seemingly betrayed by the addled Doctor who is sure the Matrix is being manipulated...

Directed byRon Jones

Written byPhilip Martin

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Cast5

Colin Baker

Colin Baker

The Doctor

Nicola Bryant

Nicola Bryant

Perpugilliam "Peri" Brown

Bonnie Langford

Bonnie Langford

Melanie Bush

Michael Jayston

Michael Jayston

The Valeyard

Lynda Bellingham

Lynda Bellingham

The Inquisitor

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Ron Jones

Ron Jones

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Philip Martin

Philip Martin

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Jim Stephens

Editorial Services

Richard Hartley

Richard Hartley

Original Music Composer

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Episode Summary

"The Trial of a Time Lord: Part 6" is episode 6 of Doctor Who season 23. It scored 6.9/10 from 500 votes, ranking #5 of 14 episodes this season (season average 6.8). Directed by Ron Jones and written by Philip Martin, it aired on October 11, 1986.

Next: E7 · The Trial of a Time Lord: Part 7 Best of Season 23