This 14 part epic from 1986, Doctor Who Trial of a Timelord DVD Boxed Set,
features the episodes – “The Mysterious Planet”, “Mind Warp”,
“Terror Of The Vervoids” and “The Ultimate Foe” – that make up the
Trial of a Time Lord storyline.
The 6th Doctor (Colin Baker) is on trial for his life. Plucked out of time
and space by the Time Lords, he is charged with transgressing the First Law of
Time. He must defend himself against the sinister prosecutor Valeyard…
The Mysterious Planet (Parts 1–4)
The trial begins as the Time Lords review an adventure from the Doctor's recent
past. The setting is Ravolox, where the Doctor and Peri find themselves caught
in the conflict between a warrior tribe, a pair of intergalactic con-men, and a
god-like robot. But deep below the surface of the mysterious planet lie secrets
that threaten the very fabric of the universe. And to protect them, drastic
measures have been taken that will shock the Doctor to his very core…
Mindwarp (Parts 5–8)
The Valeyard's prosecution continues as he presents damning evidence of the
Doctor's interference on the planet Thoros Beta. Dangerous experiments are
being carried out there that could affect the future of all life, and they must
be stopped. But why is the Doctor so determined to help his former enemy –
the greedy, opportunistic Sil? And why has he turned against his companion,
Peri? One thing is certain: someone will die..
Terror of the Vervoids (Parts 9–12)
In a desperate bid to clear his name, the Doctor presents his defence to the
charges laid against him. In the year 2986, the starliner Hyperion III makes its
way to Earth… but all is not well. The Doctor and Mel arrive in response to a
distress call, although not in time to prevent a murder. And this will not be
the only death: someone aboard will kill again and again to protect their
secret. And while the murderer closes in above decks, in the Hydroponic Centre a
terrifying new breed of creature is about to awaken…
The Ultimate Foe (Parts 13–14)
The Doctor has tried to prove his innocence, but the Valeyard is certain of his
guilt and will stop at nothing to carry out a sentence of death. But there is a
surprise witness waiting in the wings; one who knows the truth…With the trial
in disarray, the Doctor flees into the Matrix to confront his enemy, into a
nightmarish world of torture and punishment. Trapped within, he will have to
fight for his life against the ultimate foe…
With loads of special features including episode commentary
by Colin Baker, the art of the cliff-hanger with writers Rob Shearman, Joseph
Lidster and Nev Fountain, “Making Of..” features, the hour long TRIALS &
TRIBULATIONS which covers the story of Colin Baker's brief time as the Doctor,
and more!@
Digitally remastered picture and sound quality.
Running Time: 673mins
Released: 2009
