The Curse Of Peladon 3 | [s9e7]

King Peladon, smitten with Jo Grant , asks her to marry him as a way to bridge their cultures and avoid diplomatic fallout, though Jo remains focused on saving the Doctor.

While escaping into the tunnels before the fight, the Doctor encounters the "mystical" beast Aggedor . He manages to tame the creature using a spinning mirror and the iconic Venusian lullaby, "Klokleda Partha Menin Klatch," proving it is a real animal rather than a ghost. [S9E7] The Curse of Peladon 3

Accused of sacrilege, the Doctor is sentenced to a fight to the death in the pit with the King’s champion, Grun . The sequence is a technical highlight for the era, utilizing handheld cameras and top-down shots to create a dynamic "arena-style" feel. King Peladon, smitten with Jo Grant , asks

While the Doctor defeats Grun (but refuses to kill him), the true villainy surfaces from the sidelines. Arcturus attempts to assassinate the Doctor with a hidden blaster, but the Ice Warrior bodyguard Ssorg fires first, killing Arcturus to preserve Federation law. 🌟 Notable Trivia Accused of sacrilege, the Doctor is sentenced to

This story is famous for subverting audience expectations by presenting the usually villainous Ice Warriors as a peaceful, lawful delegation. Doctor Who #312: The Curse of Peladon Part 3

The role of King Peladon is played by the son of Patrick Troughton (the Second Doctor).