Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin, Episode 2 (1976)
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In the second episode of the four-part story "The Deadly Assassin," the Doctor (Tom Baker) is on trial for his life, accused of murdering the President of his home world Gallifrey. Actually, the Doctor has been framed for the killing by his old nemesis, the Master (Peter Pratt). Complicating matters is the ancient Time Lord edict that all political prisoners be set free upon the inauguration of a new President -- and the efforts by the Master to prolong his own existence with the aid of Gallifrey's sacred Eye of Harmony. Written by Robert Holmes, "The Deadly Assassin, Episode 2" first aired on November 6, 1976. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Tom Baker, Bernard Horsfall, (more)
- Director(s):
- David Maloney
Synopsis of Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin, Episode 2
In the second episode of the four-part story "The Deadly Assassin," the Doctor (Tom Baker) is on trial for his life, accused of murdering the President of his home world Gallifrey. Actually, the Doctor has been framed for the killing by his old nemesis, the Master (Peter Pratt). Complicating matters is the ancient Time Lord edict that all political prisoners be set free upon the inauguration of a new President -- and the efforts by the Master to prolong his own existence with the aid of Gallifrey's sacred Eye of Harmony. Written by Robert Holmes, "The Deadly Assassin, Episode 2" first aired on November 6, 1976. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin, Episode 2
- Tom Baker - The Doctor
- Peter Pratt - The Master
- Erik Chitty - Coordinator Engin
- Derek Seaton - Cmdr. Hildred
- Llewellyn Rees - The President
- Bernard Horsfall - Chancellor Goth
- George Pravda - Castellan Spandrell
- Angus McKay - Cardinal Borusa
- Hugh Walters - Commentor Runcible
- John Dawson - Time Lord
- Director(s):
- David Maloney
- Writer(s):
- Robert Holmes
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