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|image          = The Sixth Doctor is on trial AGAIN!.png
|image          = The Sixth Doctor is on trial AGAIN!.png
|main character  = [[Colin Baker]]
|main character  = [[Colin Baker (in-universe)|Colin Baker]]
|featuring           = [[Nicola Bryant]]
|featuring       = [[Nicola Bryant (in-universe)|Nicola Bryant]]
|setting        = A courtroom
|setting        = A courtroom, [[18 June]] [[2019]]
|writer          = [[Pete McTighe]]
|writer          = Pete McTighe
|director        = [[Paul Vanezis]]
|director        = [[Paul Vanezis]]
|producer        = [[Chris Allen]] and [[Russell Minton]]
|producer        = [[Chris Allen]] and [[Russell Minton]]
|broadcast date  = [[18 June (releases)|18 June]] [[2019 (releases)|2019]]
|broadcast date  = 18 June 2019
|network        = [[YouTube]]
|network        = YouTube
}}'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was a trailer for the [[Blu-ray]] release of [[season 23]] of [[Doctor Who]].
|fullvid        = The Sixth Doctor is on trial AGAIN! - The Collection- Season 23 Announcement Trailer - Doctor Who
|series          = ''[[Doctor Who (TV series)|Doctor Who]]'': ''[[The Collection]]'' [[mini-episode]]s
|prev            = Hello Boys! (webcast)
|next            = The Promise (webcast)
}}
'''''The Trial'''''<ref>[https://twitter.com/PeteMcTighe/status/1335169401834901504 Pete McTighe on Twitter]</ref> was a promotional [[mini-episode]] for the release of ''[[Doctor Who (TV series)|Doctor Who]]'': ''[[The Collection]]'' — ''[[Season 23 (Doctor Who 1963)|Season 23]]'' [[Blu-ray]] boxset.


It served as a parody of the trial scenes which formed the framing narrative of the season 23, in which the [[Sixth Doctor]] is [[The Doctor's trial (The Mysterious Planet)|put on trial]] by the [[Time Lords]].
It had comedic parallels with the trial scenes which formed the framing narrative of the season 23, in which the [[Sixth Doctor]] is [[The Doctor's trial (The Mysterious Planet)|put on trial]] by the [[Time Lord]]s.
 
Despite the title, it actually starred a caricatured version of [[Colin Baker]] himself (akin to the part already played by Baker in ''[[The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot (TV story)|The Five(ish Doctors Reboot]]'') rather than any version of [[the Doctor]].


== Synopsis ==
== Synopsis ==
[[Colin Baker]] is back on trial! Can he walk free before the release of Doctor Who: The Collection [[Season 23]]??
[[Colin Baker (in-universe)|Colin Baker]] is back on trial! Can he walk free before the release of [[Doctor Who (in-universe)|Doctor Who]]: The Collection [[Doctor Who Season 23 (in-universe)|Season 23]]??


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
[[Colin Baker]] is on trial in court, where he proclaims how ridiculous the trial is, pinpointing their points of law, evidence and reasonings are utter rubbish.
[[Colin Baker (in-universe)|Colin Baker]] is on [[trial]] in [[court]], where he proclaims how ridiculous the trial is, pinpointing their points of [[law]], evidence and [[reason]]ings are utter rubbish.


The magistrate [[Lisa Hollander]] reminds Baker that they are in a court of law and asks him to show respect.
The [[Magistrate (The Trial)|magistrate]] reminds Baker that they are in a court of law and asks him to show [[respect]].


Colin retaliates with outbursts of ridicule and asks them if they would like to know what happened during [[The Trial of a Time Lord|his last trial]].
Colin retaliates with outbursts of ridicule and asks them if they would like to know what happened during his last trial.


Hollander refuses, asking him why he is disputing an unpaid [[parking fine]].
The magistrate refuses, asking him why he is disputing an unpaid [[parking fine]].


Colin explains that he was busy filming vital new content for the ''[[Doctor Who]] Season 23 [[Blu-ray]] Collection'', while holding up an [[iPad]]. Baker proceeds to claim his evidence is beamed directly from [[The Matrix|the Matrix]]. As the others look confused, he explains that it is the repository of all [[Time Lord]] knowledge.
Colin explains that he was busy filming vital new content for the ''[[Doctor Who (in-universe)|Doctor Who]] [[Doctor Who Season 23 (in-universe)|Season 23]] [[Blu-ray]] [[The Collection|Collection]]'', while holding up an [[iPad]]. Baker proceeds to claim his evidence is beamed directly from [[the Matrix]]. As the others look confused, he explains that it is the repository of all [[Time Lord]] [[knowledge]].


As they continue to look confused, he instead activates the iPad, which begins to play bits from Season 23, <!--DO NOT add in the video clips from Season 23. --> after which he rests his case.
As they continue to look confused, he instead activates the iPad, which begins to play bits from Season 23, after which he rests his case.


Hollander tells Baker that it looks entertaining, but is not why they're in court.
The magistrate tells Baker that it looks entertaining, but is not why they're in court.


Colin continues to complain about their intent on incriminating him and haven't paid attention at all. <!-- DO NOT add in the clips of the new content --> He explains about updated special effects, new documentaries and extended edits of every episode. He tells that there are over 10 hours of bonus material and without his contribution, the entire thing could have been wiped out.
Colin continues to complain about their intent on incriminating him and haven't paid attention at all. He explains about updated special effects, new documentaries and extended edits of every episode. He tells that there are over 10 hours of bonus material and without his contribution, the entire thing could have been wiped out.


As a final statements Colin demands that the trial cease to be and that he should be put back to his proper [[Time zone|place and time]].
As a final statements Colin demands that the trial cease to be and that he should be put back to his proper [[Time zone|place and time]].


Hollander puts on her glasses and as the screen fades to black, we hear a gavel banging.
The magistrate puts on her glasses and as the screen fades to black, we hear a gavel banging.


Next thing we see is Colin sitting down in a cell, where he finds [[Nicola Bryant]]. When he asks, she says she's in there for marrying [[Brian Blessed]].
Next thing we see is Colin sitting down in a cell, where he finds [[Nicola Bryant (in-universe)|Nicola Bryant]]. When he asks, she says she's in there for marrying [[Brian Blessed (in-universe)|Brian Blessed]].


The door slams shut and gets locked.
The door slams shut and gets locked.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
* Himself - [[Colin Baker]]
* [[Colin Baker (in-universe)|Colin Baker]] - [[Colin Baker]]
* Herself - [[Nicola Bryant]]
* [[Nicola Bryant (in-universe)|Nicola Bryant]] - [[Nicola Bryant]]
* Magistrate - [[Lisa Hollander]]
* [[Magistrate (The Trial)|Magistrate]] - [[Lisa Hollander]]
* Prosecutor - [[Chris Allen]]
* [[Prosecutor (The Trial)|Prosecutor]] - [[Chris Allen]]
* [[Bonnie Langford (in-universe)|Bonnie Langford]] - [[Bonnie Langford]]
* [[Frazer Hines (in-universe)|Frazer Hines]] - [[Frazer Hines]]
* [[Matthew Waterhouse (in-universe)|Matthew Waterhouse]] - [[Matthew Waterhouse]]


== Crew ==
== Crew ==
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* [[Sound recordist|Sound Recordist]] - [[David Calvert]]
* [[Sound recordist|Sound Recordist]] - [[David Calvert]]
* [[Director of Photography]] - [[Jeremy Bishop]]
* [[Director of Photography]] - [[Jeremy Bishop]]
* [[Director]] - [[Paul Vanezis]]
* [[Director (crew)|Director]] - [[Paul Vanezis]]
* [[Producer]]s - [[Chris Allen]] and [[Russell Minton]]
* [[Producer]]s - [[Chris Allen]] and [[Russell Minton]]
Thanks to Michael Dean, [[Lee Binding]] and County Hall Kingston


== References ==
== Worldbuilding ==
===DWU===
* [[The Doctor's trial (The Mysterious Planet)|The Doctor's last trial]] is mentioned.
* [[The Matrix]] is mentioned.
* [[The Matrix]] is mentioned.
* The [[Time Lord]]s are mentioned.
* The [[Time Lord]]s are mentioned.
* An [[iPad]] appears.
* An [[iPad]] appears.
* [[Time zone|Proper place and time]] is mentioned.
* [[Time zone|Proper place and time]] is mentioned.
* The entire setting is a [[court]].
* Nicola Bryant once was married to [[Brian Blessed (in-universe)|Brian Blessed]].


===Non-DWU===
=== The ''Doctor Who'' series ===
* The entire setting is a [[court]].
* In the evidence that Colin Baker acquired from the Matrix, footage of fictional versions of ''[[Space Station Zenobia]]'', the [[Sixth Doctor]], [[the Valeyard]], [[Melanie Bush]], [[Yrcanos]], [[Peri Brown]], [[Sil]], [[Darkel]], and {{Ainley}} plays.
* Colin acts partially in-character as the [[Sixth Doctor]].
* Whilst reiterating his point, Baker shows footage of: "updated [[special effect]]s"; ''[[The Writers' Room: The Missing Season 23 (The Trial)|The Writers' Room: The Missing Season 23]]''; [[Matthew Sweet|A Man]] and [[Bonnie Langford (in-universe)|an actress]], ''[[The Doctor Who Cookbook Revisited (The Trial)|The Doctor Who Cookbook Revisited]]'' with [[Nicola Bryant (in-universe)|Nicola Bryant]]; [[Frazer Hines (in-universe)|two]] [[Matthew Waterhouse (in-universe)|actors]], one who screams "[[Peri Brown|Peri!]]"; the female actress, Colin Baker, and Nicola Bryant; ''[[The Doctor's Table: Season 23 (The Trial)|The Doctor's Table: Season 23]]'' with Bryant, the actress, Baker, and [[Michael Jayston|another Man]]; and extended edits of every [[episode]].
* [[The Trial of a Time Lord]] is indirectly mentioned as a past trial.
 
* [[Nicola Bryant]] appears.
== Notes ==
* [[Brian Blessed]] is mentioned.
* Despite the YouTube title being "The Sixth Doctor is on trial AGAIN!", Colin Baker portrays himself, not the Sixth Doctor.
* The trial may possibly be a reference to Colin Baker's experience receiving a parking ticket in 2016. He believed he had been ticketed unjustly and vowed to fight the fine.<ref>http://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/14536744.opinion-colin-baker-a-fine-mess/</ref>
* Unusually for ''The Collection'', the "trailer" for the boxset, that typically was presented as a sort of "ad break", was instead directly incorporated into the narrative of ''The Trial'', with the justification that the footage was both in-universe and stored within the Matrix.


== Story notes ==
== Continuity ==
*Despite the name of the webcast, and unlike other webcasts promoting new [[Blu-ray]] collections, the scenery in this webcasts is entirely non-DWU.
''to be added''
*Colin acts partially as if he is actually the [[Sixth Doctor]].


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The Trial[1] was a promotional mini-episode for the release of Doctor Who: The Collection — Season 23 Blu-ray boxset.

It had comedic parallels with the trial scenes which formed the framing narrative of the season 23, in which the Sixth Doctor is put on trial by the Time Lords.

Synopsis[[edit] | [edit source]]

Colin Baker is back on trial! Can he walk free before the release of Doctor Who: The Collection Season 23??

Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]

Colin Baker is on trial in court, where he proclaims how ridiculous the trial is, pinpointing their points of law, evidence and reasonings are utter rubbish.

The magistrate reminds Baker that they are in a court of law and asks him to show respect.

Colin retaliates with outbursts of ridicule and asks them if they would like to know what happened during his last trial.

The magistrate refuses, asking him why he is disputing an unpaid parking fine.

Colin explains that he was busy filming vital new content for the Doctor Who Season 23 Blu-ray Collection, while holding up an iPad. Baker proceeds to claim his evidence is beamed directly from the Matrix. As the others look confused, he explains that it is the repository of all Time Lord knowledge.

As they continue to look confused, he instead activates the iPad, which begins to play bits from Season 23, after which he rests his case.

The magistrate tells Baker that it looks entertaining, but is not why they're in court.

Colin continues to complain about their intent on incriminating him and haven't paid attention at all. He explains about updated special effects, new documentaries and extended edits of every episode. He tells that there are over 10 hours of bonus material and without his contribution, the entire thing could have been wiped out.

As a final statements Colin demands that the trial cease to be and that he should be put back to his proper place and time.

The magistrate puts on her glasses and as the screen fades to black, we hear a gavel banging.

Next thing we see is Colin sitting down in a cell, where he finds Nicola Bryant. When he asks, she says she's in there for marrying Brian Blessed.

The door slams shut and gets locked.

Cast[[edit] | [edit source]]

Crew[[edit] | [edit source]]

Thanks to Michael Dean, Lee Binding and County Hall Kingston

Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]

The Doctor Who series[[edit] | [edit source]]

Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • Despite the YouTube title being "The Sixth Doctor is on trial AGAIN!", Colin Baker portrays himself, not the Sixth Doctor.
  • The trial may possibly be a reference to Colin Baker's experience receiving a parking ticket in 2016. He believed he had been ticketed unjustly and vowed to fight the fine.[2]
  • Unusually for The Collection, the "trailer" for the boxset, that typically was presented as a sort of "ad break", was instead directly incorporated into the narrative of The Trial, with the justification that the footage was both in-universe and stored within the Matrix.

Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]

to be added

Footnotes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  1. ↑ Pete McTighe on Twitter
  2. ↑ http://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/14536744.opinion-colin-baker-a-fine-mess/
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