Ep 6. The Trial of a Time Lord: Part 6
- October 11, 1986
- 24 min
The Trial of a Time Lord: Part 6 is the sixth and final episode of the 23rd season of the iconic British television series, Classic Doctor Who. In this episode, the Doctor is still on trial by the Time Lords and his life is in danger. The Valeyard, a mysterious figure who appears to be working with the prosecuting team, is intent on securing the Doctor's conviction and sentencing him to death.
As the trial continues, the Doctor is forced to defend himself against a series of increasingly damning charges. He finds himself facing a hostile tribunal, who seem determined to find him guilty of crimes he insists he did not commit.
Meanwhile, the Valeyard's true intentions start to become clear. It seems that he is not only working to bring the Doctor down but is also planning to use the trial as a way to gain access to the Matrix, the ultimate source of Time Lord knowledge and power.
With the Doctor's life in the balance, and the fate of the universe hanging in the balance, it falls to his companion Mel and a surprise ally to try to uncover the truth behind the accusations and stop the Valeyard before it's too late.
This episode is a tense and dramatic culmination of a season-long story arc that explores some of the most profound themes of the series, including the morality of time travel and the consequences of messing with time. It also features some of the most iconic characters and moments in the show's history, making it a must-watch for any fan of Classic Doctor Who.