The Collection: Season 21

Discussing all episodes

Doctor Who alumni react to classic clips from "Warriors of the Deep"

Watch all episodes with music only

Re-edited version of "Warriors of the Deep", with new visual effects and a dual mono or 5.1 sound mix. Also available to watch as four individual episodes.

The Depths: Making "Warriors of the Deep" - cast and crew discuss the making of "The Warriors of the Deep"

How the Silurians, Seas Devils and Myrka were realised for this serial.

Mat Irvine discusses his model work on "Warriors of the Deep"

Trailers and continuity announcements for "Warriors of the Deep", first broadcast in January 1984

Extract from the BBC1 programme first broadcast on 5 January 1984

Extract from the BBC1 programme first broadcast on 27 January 1984

BBC Schools presenter, Kjartan Poskitt, chats with Doctor Who visual effects designer, Mat Irvine. Originally broadcast by BBC2 on 14 March 1988.

Photos from the production of "Warriors of the Deep" set to background sound effects, and presented in high-definition

Production information and story facts presented via subtitles on all episodes

Radio Times listings for "Warriors of the Deep", 4 pages

Studio floor plans for "Warriors of the Deep", two pages

Doctor Who Annual 1985, 50 pages

BBC Enterprises sales sheets for Season 21, 14 pages

BBC Broadcasting Research Television Audience Reaction Report for Season 21, five pages

Unmade stories of Season 21 consisting of "The Parasites" by Bill Lyons, "The Circus of Destiny" by Ben Steed, "Ghost Planet" by Robin Squire, "Hex" by Peter Ling and Hazel Adair, "The House That Ur-Cjak Built" by Andrew Stephenson, "The Place Where All Times Meet" by Colin Davis, "Hebos" and "Poison" by Rod Beacham, "Song of the Space Whale" by Pat Mills & John Wagner, and "The Sci" and "The Zeldon" by William Emms, 183 pages

Draft script for "Warriors of the Deep" Part 1, 44 pages

Draft script for "Warriors of the Deep" Part 2, 41 pages

Draft script for "Warriors of the Deep" Part 3, 40 pages

Draft script for "Warriors of the Deep" Part 4, 40 pages

Rehearsal script for "Warriors of the Deep" Part 3, 74 pages

Rehearsal script for "Warriors of the Deep" Part 4, 70 pages

Rehearsal script for "Warriors of the Deep" Part 1 (1 May 1983 rewrite), 66 pages

Rehearsal script for "Warriors of the Deep" Part 2 (1 May 1983 rewrite), 62 pages

Rehearsal script for "Warriors of the Deep" Part 3 (1 May 1983 rewrite), 63 pages

Rehearsal script for "Warriors of the Deep" Part 4 (1 May 1983 rewrite), 66 pages

Transmission script for "Warriors of the Deep" Part 1, 64 pages

Transmission script for "Warriors of the Deep" Part 2, 71 pages

Transmission script for "Warriors of the Deep" Part 3, 70 pages

Transmission script for "Warriors of the Deep" Part 4, 64 pages

Production documentation for "Warriors of the Deep", 333 pages

Discussing all episodes

Discussing all episodes

Watch all episodes with music only

Watch "The Awakening" with some of the original effects replaced by CGI

The cast and crew revisit the villages that were used as locations for this serial

Doctor Who alumni react to classic clips from "The Awakening"

Silent unused footage from filming, presented with informational subtitles

Richard Gregory and Tony Harding reunite to discuss how they created the Malus

A look at the locations used for this serial

Matthew Sweet talks to actor, Mark Strickson

Peter Davison, Mark Strickson, and Janet Fielding revisit BBC Television Centre, and reminisce about their time on Doctor Who. Can also be viewed as a single presentation with Part Two.

Peter Davison, Mark Strickson, and Janet Fielding revisit BBC Television Centre, and reminisce about their time on Doctor Who. Can also be viewed as a single presentation with Part One.

Excerpt from BBC1 Breakfast Time, originally broadcast on 19 January 1984

Highlighting the destruction of the lychgate prop, by a horse

Trailers and continuity from "The Awakening", originally broadcast during January and July 1984

Photos from the production of "The Awakening" set to background sound effects, and presented in high-definition

Trailer for the release of "Frontios"

Soundtrack for "Warriors of the Deep" Part One, with linking narration by Janet Fielding

Soundtrack for "Warriors of the Deep" Part Two, with linking narration by Janet Fielding

Soundtrack for "Warriors of the Deep" Part Three, with linking narration by Janet Fielding

Soundtrack for "Warriors of the Deep" Part Four, with linking narration by Janet Fielding

Interview with Janet Fielding conducted by Michael Stevens, from 2006

Production information and story facts presented via subtitles on all episodes

Radio Times listings for "The Awakening", 3 pages

Set drawings for "The Awakening", 4 pages

Rehearsal script for "The Awakening" Episode 1, 65 pages

Rehearsal script for "The Awakening" Episode 2, 74 pages

Transmission camera script for "The Awakening" Episode 1, 63 pages

Transmission camera script for "The Awakening" Episode 2, 79 pages

Production documentation for "The Awakening", 373 pages

Discussing episodes 1 and 2

Discussing episodes 3 and 4

Watch all episodes with music only

Watch "Frontios" with some of the original effects replaced by CGI

Driven to Distraction: The Making of "Frontios" - cast and crew discuss the making of "Frontios"

Doctor Who alumni react to classic clips from "Frontios"

Deleted and extended scenes from this serial

Excerpt from Did You See? featuring Verity Lambert, from an episode first broadcast on 22 January 1984

Excerpt from BBC1 Breakfast Time, first broadcast on 26 January 1984

An episode of The Adventure Game featuring Janet Fielding, which was first broadcast on 1 March 1984

Trailers and continuity for "Frontios", first broadcast between January and February 1984

Photos from the production of "Frontios" set to background sound effects, and presented in high-definition

Interview with director, Ron Jones, by Richard Marson on 19 June 1984

Production information and story facts presented via subtitles on all episodes

Radio Times listings for "Frontios", 3 pages

Studio floor plan and set drawings for "Frontios", 8 pages

Camera script for "Frontios" Episode 1, 81 pages

Camera script for "Frontios" Episode 2, 83 pages

Camera script for "Frontios" Episode 3, 72 pages

Camera script for "Frontios" Episode 4, 84 pages

Transmission camera script for "Frontios" Episode 1, 73 pages

Transmission camera script for "Frontios" Episode 2, 81 pages

Transmission camera script for "Frontios" Episode 3, 68 pages

Transmission camera script for "Frontios" Episode 4, 68 pages

Production documentation for "Frontios", 336 pages

Original two part version of this serial

Optional 5.1 soundtrack for the "Resurrection of the Daleks" two-part version

Production information and story facts presented via subtitles on all episodes

Discussing all episodes

Watch all episodes with music only

Watch "Resurrection of the Daleks" with some of the original effects replaced by CGI

Terror on the Thames - cast and crew discuss the making of "Resurrection of the Daleks"

Doctor Who alumni react to classic clips from "Resurrection of the Daleks"

On location with John Nathan-Turner (Producer), Eric Saward (Writer), and Matthew Robinson (Director)

Toby Hadoke chats with five actors from this serial, about their time on the show

Deleted and extended scenes from this serial

16mm film of model shot insert filming for "Resurrection of the Daleks"

Raw studio scenes of visual effect filming for "Resurrection of the Daleks"

Release trailer for the "Doctor Who: The Collection - Season 21" boxset. This can be played with either a stereo or 5.1 surround audio track

A Dalek is determined to exterminate the Welsh accent...

Compilation of clips from "Saturday Superstore", first broadcast between January and February 1984

"TV Choice" with clips from "Breakfast Time" that were first broadcast on 8 and 15 February 1984

Excerpt from "Did You See?", first broadcast by BBC1 on 12 February 1984

The BBC Radiophonic Workshop is featured on "Breakfast Time", first broadcast on 15 March 1984

Trailer and continuity for "Resurrection of the Daleks" broadcast on BBC1 during February 1984

Photos from the production of "Resurrection of the Daleks" set to background sound effects, and presented in high-definition

Radio Times listings for "Resurrection of the Daleks", 7 pages

Studio floor plans and set drawings for "Resurrection of the Daleks", 9 pages

Rehearsal script for "Resurrection of the Daleks" Part 1, 86 pages

Rehearsal script for "Resurrection of the Daleks" Part 2, 81 pages

Rehearsal script for "Resurrection of the Daleks" Part 3, 72 pages

Rehearsal script for "Resurrection of the Daleks" Part 4, 103 pages

Transmission camera script for "Resurrection of the Daleks" Part 1, 172 pages

Transmission camera script for "Resurrection of the Daleks" Part 2, 158 pages

Rehearsal script for "The Return" Episode 1, 103 pages

Rehearsal script for "The Return" Episode 2, 92 pages

Rehearsal script for "The Return" Episode 4, 113 pages

Production documentation for "Resurrection of the Daleks", 432 pages

Four-part version of this serial

Optional 5.1 soundtrack for the "Resurrection of the Daleks" four-part version

Production information and story facts presented via subtitles on all episodes

Discussing all episodes

Watch all episodes with music only

Matthew Sweet talks to actor, Janet Fielding

Toby Hadoke spends some time with Janet Fielding...

50 Years in the TARDIS with Janet Fielding, recorded in 2013

Janet Fielding & Nicola Bryant, recorded at the 50th anniversary celebration on 23 November 2013

Janet Fielding discusses her time as Tegan Jovanka

Discussing all episodes

Watch all episodes with music only

The Flames of Sarn - cast and crew discuss the making of "Planet of Fire"

Doctor Who alumni react to classic clips from "Planet of Fire"

Unused scenes from this serial

Designs on Sarn - designer, Malcolm Thornton, discusses his work on this serial

Calling the Shots - a look at the production of this serial

Fiona Cumming and Malcolm Thornton revisit serial locations in Lanzarote

Studio recordings of "Planet of Fire" filmed on 9 and 10 November 1983

Cast and crew recall their memories of Anthony Ainley

Mark Strickson at the 50th anniversary celebration, recorded on 24 November 2013

Boys! Boys! Boys! - Peter Purves, Frazer Hines, and Mark Strickson reflect on their time as companions during the 1960s, 70s, and 80s

Planet of Fire Factoids

Excerpt from "Breakfast Time", firdt broadcast on 23 February 1984

Compilation of excerpts from "Saturday Superstore", with an appearance from series producer John Nathan-Turner, first broadcast between February and March 1984

Trailers and continuity from "Planet of Fire", first broadcast in February and March 1984

Photos from the production of "Planet of Fire" set to background sound effects, and presented in high-definition

Radio Times listings for "Planet of Fire", 3 pages

Studio floor plans and set drawings for "Planet of Fire", 6 pages

Rehearsal script for "Planet of Fire" Episode 1, 78 pages

Rehearsal script for "Planet of Fire" Episode 2, 86 pages

Rehearsal script for "Planet of Fire" Episode 3, 80 pages

Rehearsal script for "Planet of Fire" Episode 4, 85 pages

Transmission camera script for "Planet of Fire" Episode 1, 67 pages

Transmission camera script for "Planet of Fire" Episode 2, 73 pages

Transmission camera script for "Planet of Fire" Episode 3, 79 pages

Transmission camera script for "Planet of Fire" Episode 4, 78 pages

Production documentation for "Planet of Fire", 620 pages

Production information and story facts presented via subtitles on all episodes

Feature-length version of "Planet of Fire", with CGI effects. This can be played with a Dual Mono or 5.1 surround sound mix. Prefaced with an introduction from Director, Fiona Cumming (which was a separate item on the previous release)

Discussing all episodes

Radio Times listings for "The Caves of Androzani", nine pages

Watch all episodes with music only

Watch "The Caves of Androzani" with some of the original effects replaced by CGI

Chain Reaction - cast and crew discuss the making of "The Caves of Androzani"

Doctor Who alumni react to classic clips from "The Caves of Androzani"

Extended versions of three scenes, including a scene between the mercenaries, from episode 2. Optional commentary with Graeme Harper and Peter Davison available for the mercenaries' scene (the commentary was a separate item on the previous release).

How the regeneration was created with optional commentary from Peter Davison, Nicola Bryant, and Graeme Harper (the commentary was a separate item on the previous release).

Christopher Gable discusses Sharaz Jek

A special retrospective of Peter Davison's tenure as the Fifth Doctor

Tomorrow's Times: The Fifth Doctor - the papers reaction to Peter Davison's tenure in the TARDIS

A switched isolated recording of "The Caves of Androzani" on 12 January 1984

Stripped for Action - The Story of Doctor Who Comics - The Fifth Doctor. The Fifth Doctor's comic strip adventures

Peter Davison and Colin Baker appear on The Russell Harty Show in March 1984

Excerpt from "Take Two", first broadcast on 27 June 1984

Original opening scene - plays the beginning of the first episode as originally transmitted with unstable matte shot

Trailers and continuity for "The Caves of Androzani", first broadcast in March 1984

Photos from the production of "The Caves of Androzani" set to background sound effects, and presented in high-definition

Trailer for the release of "The Twin Dilemma"

Production information and story facts presented via subtitles on all episodes

Set drawings for "The Caves of Androzani", four pages

Camera script for "The Caves of Androzani" studio block from 15-17 December 1984, 180 pages

Rehearsal script for "The Caves of Androzani" Episode 1, 62 pages

Rehearsal script for "The Caves of Androzani" Episode 2, 60 pages

Rehearsal script for "The Caves of Androzani" Episode 3, 58 pages

Rehearsal script for "The Caves of Androzani" Episode 4, 61 pages

Transmission camera script for "The Caves of Androzani" Episode 1, 58 pages

Transmission camera script for "The Caves of Androzani" Episode 2, 48 pages

Transmission camera script for "The Caves of Androzani" Episode 3, 56 pages

Transmission camera script for "The Caves of Androzani" Episode 4, 60 pages

Production documentation for "The Caves of Androzani", 342 pages

Discussing all episodes

Watch all episodes with music only

A Timely Change: Making "The Twin Dilemma" - cast and crew discuss the making of "The Twin Dilemma"

Doctor Who alumni react to classic clips from "The Twin Dilemma"

The Star Man - interview with Sid Sutton about updating the Doctor Who title sequence during the transition from Peter Davison to Colin Baker

Clean versions of the opening and closing title sequences, with optional dual mono or 5.1 surround audio mix

Silent 16mm location footage

Look 100 Years Younger - discussion of the Doctor's various costumes

Colin Baker appears on the programme ahead of his first outing as the Doctor

Colin Baker and Nicolas Bryant are interviewed by Mike Reid, and take an unexpected phone call...(a truncated version of this appears on the DVD release of "The Mark of the Rani")

Excerpts from editions of "Blue Peter" first broadcast on 19 March and 9 April 1984

Interview with Colin Baker and Nicola Bryant, first broadcast on 22 March 1984

Excerpt from "Breakfast Time", first broadcast on 23 March 1984

Colin Baker makes an appearance in the excerpt from "Children In Need", first broadcast on 23 November 1984

Mat Irvine visits "Saturday Superstore" on the 24 and 31 March 1984

Excerpt from "Points of View", first broadcast on 2 April 1984

Andrew and Gavin Conrad appear on "Saturday Superstore", first broadcast on 14 April 1984

Excerpt from "Blue Peter", first broadcast on 30 April 1984

Excerpt from "Take Two", first broadcast on 23 May 1984

Jon Pertwee interview on "Pebble Mill at One", first broadcast on 24 October 1984

Trailers and continuity announcements from the original broadcast

Photos from the production of "The Twin Dilemma" set to background sound effects, and presented in high-definition

The Sid Sutton Archive containing images used for the revised titles of Season 21, and taken on 10 January 1984

Trailer for the release of "Attack of the Cybermen"

Production information and story facts presented via subtitles on all episodes

Radio Times listings for "The Twin Dilemma", 6 pages

Studio floors plans and set drawings for "The Twin Dilemma", 8 pages

Draft script for "The Twin Dilemma" Part 4, 27 pages

Rehearsal script for "The Twin Dilemma" Part 1, 63 pages

Rehearsal script for "The Twin Dilemma" Part 2, 60 pages

Rehearsal script for "The Twin Dilemma" Part 3, 58 pages

Rehearsal script for "The Twin Dilemma" Part 4, 78 pages

Camera script for "The Twin Dilemma" studio block from 14-16 February 1984, 132 pages

Transmission camera script for "The Twin Dilemma" Part 1, 61 pages

Camera script for "The Twin Dilemma" Part 2, 59 pages

Camera script for "The Twin Dilemma" Part 3, 55 pages

Transmission camera script for "The Twin Dilemma" Part 4, 68 pages

Production documentation for "The Twin Dilemma", 304 pages

Part of the "The Doctors Revisited" documentary series, broadcast by BBC America, and shown on 26 May 2013

Team Fifth Doctor attempt a Doctor Who-themed escape room

Matthew Sweet talks to actor, Matthew Waterhouse

Team Sixth Doctor attempt a Doctor Who-themed escape room

Compilation of countdown clocks used during the production of Season 21

Peter Davison, Janet Fielding, and Sarah Sutton take a boat trip together...what could go wrong?

Peter Davison, Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy will stop at nothing to reprise their roles in "The Day of the Doctor". Optional commentary featuring Peter Davison (Writer and Director), Georgia Tennant (Producer), and Katie Player (Production Manager)

A feature-length version of "Earthshock" with updated special effects and linking sequences

This A5 booklet contains details on disc contents along with specially-written essays on the season as a whole