Doctor Who: The Monster of Peladon (TV Soundtrack)
Brian Hayles Audio Book

Unabridged Broadcast

Listen to a sample Author: Brian Hayles, BBC Reader: Soundtrack Running Time: 2hrs
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Jon Pertwee stars as the Doctor in this classic TV soundtrack with linking narration by Elisabeth Sladen.‘You have blasphemed in the temple of Aggedor... prepare the pit!’It is many years since the TARDIS last settled on the planet Peladon, and the Doctor is surprised to find a less than warm welcome when he takes Sarah Jane Smith for a visit. The spectre of the royal beast, Aggedor, is once more being blamed for sudden deaths, fuelling great unrest among the planet’s trisilicate miners.The Doctor and Sarah meet an old friend, in the shape of Alpha Centauri, and are introduced to Queen Thalira, daughter of the old King Peladon. They soon discover that the dark forces at work are far more real than Aggedor’s ghost. There is a plot afoot, and behind it lie some more familiar figures: the Ice Warriors!With the Doctor’s old foes now allied with a galactic power bloc, the odds seem stacked against Peladon and the Federation. As tension mounts and the death toll increases, only the courage and ingenuity of the Doctor, Sarah and their friends can save the day.Elisabeth Sladen, who plays Sarah Jane in the story, provides linking narration and, in a short bonus feature, recalls the making of the original production.
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After the popularity of The Curse of Peladon, the BBC thought it might be a good idea to revisit the planet, 50 years after the Doctor’s first visit. Unfortunately, although the Peladonians had improved their technology, the same can’t be said for the BBC’s special-effects.

However, strip away the rubber costumes and the scratched-on laser beams and what you’re left with is a superb political thriller with a fearsome monster at its heart. This is a fine example where a CD audiobook can help a strong story transcend its visual detractions.

The Monster of Peladon centres on a burgeoning war between Peladon and the mysterious Galaxy Five. With the valuable trisilicate mining operations in danger of being halted by the titular Monster, it’s high time someone called the Doctor. Wait – what’s that wheezing, groaning sound..?

This CD audiobook takes the form of the original soundtrack, with linking narrative provided by the sublime Elizabeth Sladen. Pertwee’s on form, rattling off his lines with debonair aplomb and his dialogue with the Ice Warriors is pure gold. A must for anyone wanting to relive their childhood or for New Who fans who want to find out more about their favourite Time Lord. 

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Author: Brian Hayles, BBC Reader: Soundtrack Running Time: 2hrs Publisher: AudioGO Ltd Series: Doctor Who Number of CDs: 2 File Quality: MP3 (256 kbps) Release Date: 01/12/2004 D/L ISBN: 9781405608671
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