Journey to Peladon, member world of the Galactic Federation and home to intrigue and adventure. With each passing generation, industrial exploitation and deadly political games are taking their toll on the planet. Can the Doctor and his allies guide the course of history towards a hopeful future? Or is Peladons fate in the lap of the gods? Contains four stories: 1.1 The Ordeal of Peladon by Jonathan Barnes & Robert Valentine. When King Peladon hears of a holy man with seemingly magical powers and the gift of foresight, he resolves to discover the truth of it for himself. But his quest to understand the shifting loyalties of his people is one from which he cannot return unchanged. 1.2 The Poison of Peladon by Lizzie Hopley. River Song has infiltrated the court of Queen Thalira in the guise of a high priestess. With rumours swirling that Peladon is on the brink of a republican uprising, River joins forces with her new best friend, Alpha Centauri, to get to the bottom of the mystery. 1.3 The Death of Peladon by Mark Wright. The Sixth Doctor and Mel arrive on Peladon to discover a world on the brink of environmental disaster. Civil war looms and a dark plot brews in the shadow of the court. Unless they can help avert catastrophe, there seems to be little hope left for one of the Doctors favourite planets. 1.4 The Truth of Peladon by Tim Foley. Arla, last of Peladons great seamstresses, is commissioned to make a greatcloak for the latest coronation. Shell need a new assistant to complete her work in time, and one appears: the Eighth Doctor! Determined to show Arla the truth of Peladon, the delicate threads hes drawing together will change Peladon forever. CAST: David Troughton (King Peladon), Colin Baker (The Doctor), Paul McGann (The Doctor), Bonnie Langford (Melanie Bush), Alex Kingston (River Song), Moyo Akandé (Harfair/Skanlar), Arlyon Bakare (Father Mendica), Nicholas Briggs (Ixmari/Ssilas), Deborah Findlay (Queen Thalira), Jane Goddard (Alpha Centauri/Guard Captain), Remmie Milner (Isabelda), Aaron Neil (Gobran), Sara Powell (Queen Minaris), Justin Salinger (Ribbie), David Sturzaker (Raarlan), Meera Syal (Arla Decanto), Jason Watkins (Chancellor Barok), Liz White (Helais), Ashley Zhangazha (Skarn/Guard Captain). Other parts played by members of the cast.
