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Doctor Who S23E8 — The Trial of a Time Lord: Part 8

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Doctor Who•Season 23•Episode 8

The Trial of a Time Lord: Part 8

7.2/10 · 511 votesOct 25, 198625 min

Ranked #2 of 14 in Season 23•+0.4 vs season avg

As the Possidor Ambassador visits, Sil is appalled to realise Crozier has selected Peri to be the Kiv's new host body - a move Yrcanos takes exception to with devastating results.

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

Director

Philip Martin

Philip Martin

Writer

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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 8" is episode 8 of Doctor Who season 23. It scored 7.2/10 from 511 votes, ranking #2 of 14 episodes this season (season average 6.8). Directed by Ron Jones and written by Philip Martin, it aired on October 25, 1986.

Next: E9 · The Trial of a Time Lord: Part 9 Best of Season 23