Doctor Who: The Trial of a Time Lord

"The Trial of a Time Lord" is a major fourteen chapter storyline featured in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. It comprises the entirety of series twenty-three of the show and ran on BBC One from September 6th to December 6th, 1986. This storyline features Colin Baker as the Sixth Doctor with his companions, Peri Brown, played by Nicola Bryant, and Mel Bush, played by Bonnie Langford.

"The Mysterious Planet"

 * Doctor Who: The Trial of a Time Lord (Part 1)
 * Doctor Who: The Trial of a Time Lord (Part 2)
 * Doctor Who: The Trial of a Time Lord (Part 3)
 * Doctor Who: The Trial of a Time Lord (Part 4)

"Mindwarp"

 * Doctor Who: The Trial of a Time Lord (Part 5)
 * Doctor Who: The Trial of a Time Lord (Part 6)
 * Doctor Who: The Trial of a Time Lord (Part 7)
 * Doctor Who: The Trial of a Time Lord (Part 8)

"Terror of the Vervoids"

 * Doctor Who: The Trial of a Time Lord (Part 9)
 * Doctor Who: The Trial of a Time Lord (Part 10)
 * Doctor Who: The Trial of a Time Lord (Part 11)
 * Doctor Who: The Trial of a Time Lord (Part 12)

"The Ultimate Foe"

 * Doctor Who: The Trial of a Time Lord (Part 13)
 * Doctor Who: The Trial of a Time Lord (Part 14)

Cast

 * Colin Baker as The Sixth Doctor
 * Nicola Bryant as Peri Brown
 * Bonnie Langford as Melanie "Mel" Bush

Notes & Trivia

 * This storyline comprises episodes #664-677.


 * This storyline is notable as being the final season with Colin Baker as the Sixth Doctor. Baker's departure from the series came about as a result of studio controversy by Michael Grade, who openly despised the show, citing that it had become overly violent.


 * Public reaction to the season was mixed. Although the Audience Appreciation figures had improved since the previous season—the lowest figure was 66% for parts seven and nine and the highest was 72% for parts one, four and eight.