10 Fun Facts About Doctor Who the Colin Baker Years Quiz

What was the title of Colin Baker's first full story as the Sixth Doctor, which immediately followed his regeneration?

Colin Baker's debut as the Sixth Doctor occurred in 'The Twin Dilemma', which uniquely served as the final serial of Season 21, immediately after Peter Davison's regeneration.

Which of the Sixth Doctor's primary companions was an American botany student?

Perpugilliam 'Peri' Brown, played by Nicola Bryant, was an American botany major who travelled with both the Fifth and Sixth Doctors.

A prominent and often-commented-upon feature of the Sixth Doctor's primary costume was its distinctive appearance. What was it?

The Sixth Doctor was famously known for his highly colourful, patchwork frock coat, which was intentionally designed to be 'in very bad taste' to reflect his alien nature.

During his post-regeneration instability, the Sixth Doctor displayed an unusually volatile personality and attempted to do what to his companion Peri?

In 'The Twin Dilemma', the newly regenerated Sixth Doctor suffered from a severe post-regenerative crisis, leading him to an uncharacteristic act of trying to strangle Peri.

What reptilian alien mining representative, known for his high-pitched cackle and squirmy movements, first appeared in the Sixth Doctor story 'Vengeance on Varos'?

Sil, the giggling, slug-like representative of the Galatron Mining Corporation from the planet Thoros Beta, made his memorable debut in 'Vengeance on Varos'.

Which Colin Baker story featured the return of the Second Doctor and Jamie McCrimmon, with location filming in Spain?

'The Two Doctors' was a multi-Doctor story that brought back Patrick Troughton as the Second Doctor and Frazer Hines as Jamie, with parts of the adventure filmed on location in Seville, Spain.

In 'Revelation of the Daleks', under what alias was Davros operating a funeral home called Tranquil Repose on the planet Necros?

Davros, the creator of the Daleks, was masquerading as 'The Great Healer' at Tranquil Repose, secretly converting cryogenically preserved bodies into a new army of Daleks.

Colin Baker's final full season as the Doctor was presented as one long narrative arc under what overarching title?

Season 23 of Doctor Who was a single, 14-part story titled 'The Trial of a Time Lord', where the Sixth Doctor was put on trial by his own people.

During 'The Trial of a Time Lord', what was the initial, seemingly tragic fate presented for Peri Brown, as shown through Matrix evidence?

The Matrix evidence presented during the trial initially depicted Peri's mind being overwritten by the Mentor Lord Kiv, leading to her apparent death, though this was later revealed to be a falsified record.

Which companion was introduced during 'The Trial of a Time Lord' as a vision of the Doctor's future, before they had officially met in his timeline?

Melanie 'Mel' Bush, a computer programmer and health enthusiast, made her first on-screen appearance during 'The Trial of a Time Lord' as a companion from the Doctor's future, with their actual meeting to occur later.