Governor of Varos (Vengeance on Varos)
The Governor was the forty-fifth Governor of Varos.
Biography
In the 23rd century, the Governor was born into the officer class of Varosian society and lived a life of luxury, something that he saw no issue with. He and eleven of his peers took part in the ballot before the Chief Officer to select the forty-fifth Governor of Varos and drew the one red card. (PROSE: Vengeance on Varos [+]Loading...["Vengeance on Varos (novelisation)"])
He wanted to negotiate higher prices for Zeiton-7 from the Galatron Mining Corporation, but was constantly thwarted by the Chief Officer, who was in league with Galatron's representative, Sil, to keep the prices low. Maldak saved him from being killed. The Sixth Doctor then told him the real value of Zeiton-7 and he announced an end to the torture and executions. (TV: Vengeance on Varos [+]Loading...["Vengeance on Varos (TV story)"])
Personality
Prior to his election, the Governor had no problem with leading a lifestyle that was extravagant when compared to that of the poorer people of the planet. (PROSE: Vengeance on Varos [+]Loading...["Vengeance on Varos (novelisation)"]) His opinion changed when he took office. (TV: Vengeance on Varos [+]Loading...["Vengeance on Varos (TV story)"]) His favourite drink was a sparkling blue wine from Emsidium. (PROSE: Vengeance on Varos [+]Loading...["Vengeance on Varos (novelisation)"])
Appearance
The Governor had a mane of yellow hair. (PROSE: Vengeance on Varos [+]Loading...["Vengeance on Varos (novelisation)"])
Behind the scenes
Brian Blessed, George Baker, Keith Barron, John Carson, Frank Finlay, Julian Glover, John Hallam, Terrence Hardiman, John Hurt, Derek Jacobi, Michael Jayston, Dinsdale Landen, Ian McKellen, Anthony Valentine and David Warner were considered for the role before Martin Jarvis was cast.
