[s9e7] The Curse Of Peladon 3 Review

While escaping into the tunnels before the fight, the Doctor encounters the "mystical" beast Aggedor . He manages to tame the creature using a spinning mirror and the iconic Venusian lullaby, "Klokleda Partha Menin Klatch," proving it is a real animal rather than a ghost.

Accused of sacrilege, the Doctor is sentenced to a fight to the death in the pit with the King’s champion, Grun . The sequence is a technical highlight for the era, utilizing handheld cameras and top-down shots to create a dynamic "arena-style" feel. [S9E7] The Curse of Peladon 3

The role of King Peladon is played by the son of Patrick Troughton (the Second Doctor). While escaping into the tunnels before the fight,