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Classic Who "The Monster of Peladon" Parts 1&2 Reaction

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James Gorman

I’m remember this story when it was originally broadcast on BBC1 in early 1974. It was around time there was a miners’ strike! Some parts of the UK suffered power cuts. The Monster Of Peladon was incredibly relevant at the time. I think the story was made just a months before. We have the miners fighting for their rights in this story running parallel what was happening in the UK.

James Fish

Thanks for another great reaction. As mentioned above, many of the Classic Who stories were in some way reflective of the politics of the time. I read the books to both of these Peladon stories before they came out on home media & I have to say I love the way they were written. I found both quite fascinating, so really looked forward to seeing them 'in the flesh' as it were. There is a third story written during the 'wilderness years' which I have never read, but would like to. So, lots of action in this one & I love just how the viewer is almost put in Sarah Jane's shoes in as much as not knowing who to trust. Deepens the mystery. See you next time!

Janel Rodriguez

When I began watching this episode I wasn't that excited to return to Peladon so "soon". But I ended up liking this story and think it's well paced. But I really like the next story/episode. I think it's solid and layered, but I'll say more about it when you put up your reaction to it!

James Gorman

It was a Seventh Doctor novel called Legacy. Virgin Publishing started a series of original novels called Doctor Who: The New Adventures featuring the Seventh Doctor.

David Vandervliet

The fifth Doctor returns to Peladon as well in a Big Finish production The Bride of Peladon that I enjoy very much.

Graham Pilato

Yeah, the first Peladon was also deeply about real world politics. The turning of Empire into worldwide unions -- it's basically Who doing Star Trek, the Peladon stories of the early 70s.