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The Ultimate Foe

Doctor Who The Ultimate Foe TV Story

The Trial of a Time Lord (The Ultimate Foe)

Saturday, 29th November 1986

The Ultimate Foe Synopsis

The trial of the Doctor is interrupted by the Master, who has gained access to the Matrix. He brings two surprise witnesses, Sabalom Glitz and the Doctor’s future companion Melanie Bush. The Valeyard’s Identity is later revealed as the trial concludes.

Episodes

Saturday
29th November 1986
5:20PM
BBC 1 (24 mins)

Doctor Who - The Trial of a Time Lord - Part Thirteen

Episode 1 of 2 from The Ultimate Foe
The Valeyard's true identity is revealed and the trial aborted, but the Doctor and Mel must pursue his new enemy.

Saturday
6th December 1986
5:45PM
BBC 1 (29 mins)

Doctor Who - The Trial of a Time Lord - Part Fourteen

Episode 2 of 2 from The Ultimate Foe
Mel realises that the Valeyard has created a weapon within the Matrix that will destroy the Time Lords.

Credits

The Ultimate Foe

Credits
  • Writer Robert Holmes
  • Director Chris Clough
  • Producer John Nathan-Turner
  • Script Editor Eric Saward
  • The Doctor Colin Baker
  • Melanie Bonnie Langford
  • The Valeyard Michael Jayston
  • The Inquisitor Lynda Bellingham
  • The Master Anthony Ainley
  • Glitz Tony Selby
  • Popplewick Geoffrey Hughes
  • Keeper of the Matrix James Bree