Doctor Who The Greatest Show in the Galaxy TV Story

Although Ace hates clowns, the Doctor decides to take his companion to the Psychic Circus on the planet Segonax. There they find a group of scared performers who live in fear of the sinister and creepy Chief Clown. But what is so dangerous about this particular circus, why is there such a small audience and will Ace be able to overcome her fear before it’s too late?

Story Order

Story 151 from Doctor Who
Story 4 of 4 from Season 25

Episodes

Wednesday
14th December 1988 7:35PM
BBC 1 (24 mins)

Doctor Who - The Greatest Show in the Galaxy - Part One

Bellboy and Flowerchild escape the Psychic Circus but are pursued by the Chief Clown.

Doctor Who Season 25 The Greatest Show in the Galaxy

Wednesday
21st December 1988 7:35PM
BBC 1 (24 mins)

Doctor Who - The Greatest Show in the Galaxy - Part Two

The mysterious family watching the acts within the ring, dissatisfied with Nord, destroy him.

Doctor Who Season 25 The Greatest Show in the Galaxy

Wednesday
28th December 1988 7:40PM
BBC 1 (24 mins)

Doctor Who - The Greatest Show in the Galaxy - Part Three

Ace and Bellboy team up to stop the Chief Clown while the Doctor realises that he is next into the ring.

Doctor Who Season 25 The Greatest Show in the Galaxy

Wednesday
4th January 1989 7:35PM
BBC 1 (24 mins)

Doctor Who - The Greatest Show in the Galaxy - Part Four

The Gods of Ragnarok are revealed and while waiting for Ace to escape the Chief Clown,

Doctor Who Season 25 The Greatest Show in the Galaxy

Characters

Credits

The DoctorSylvester McCoy
AceSophie Aldred
The CaptainT P McKenna
MagsJessica Martin
RingmasterRicco Ross
StallsladyPeggy Mount
Chief ClownIan Reddington
MorganaDeborah Manship
BellboyChristopher Guard
WhizzkidGian Sammarco
NordDaniel Peacock
FlowerchildDee Sadler
Bus ConductorDean Hollingsworth
DeadbeatChris Jury
DadDavid Ashford
MumJanet Hargreaves
Little GirlKathryn Ludlow

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