Royal Judgment Dais of Bodiam Castle

Raised wooden dais at the center of tournament grounds, used as a stage for royal authority displays during pageantry

2 appearances

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S20E9 · Mawdryn Undead Part 1

The Doctor discovers the ship's ancient abandonment

The Bridge Command Dais anchors the scene both physically and narratively. The Doctor ascends to its surface to inspect the flight indicator, using its elevated position as a vantage point to examine critical data at close range.

Before: Elevated metallic platform on the bridge, positioned near the console, worn but structurally stable from centuries of silent service

After: Unchanged; continues to serve as an operational focal point for spatial and observational clarity

View full event

S20E21 · The King's Demons Part 1

King John arrives for the tournament

The Ceremonial Tournament Dais serves as King John's elevated throne from which he presides over the trial by combat and the allegations of his court. Its wooden structure and elevated platform reinforce his command presence, though its stability is undermined by the TARDIS's arrival.

Before: Stable and unchallenged, the centerpiece of royal authority.

After: Still physically intact, but its symbolic authority is visibly shaken by the alien disruption.

View full event