Spearhead from Space — TARDIS Archives

Release Details

Release Date 3 Mar 2025

Code BBCBD0616

Format BD50

Discs 1

Episodes 4

Duration 1h 36m 4s

Ratio 4:3

Release ID 2940

Boxset ID 694

Artist Lee Binding

RRP £54.99

Boxset

Name The Collection: Season 7

Type Season / Series Box Set

Edition Limited Edition

Packaging Collector's Box Set

Content

Serial Spearhead from Space

Season Season 7

Doctor Jon Pertwee (3rd Doctor)

Technical

Title Subtitles Yes

Bonus Feature Subtitles Yes

Subtitles Disc 1

Audio Nav Yes

Audio Nav Voiceover Katy Manning

Audio DTS HD MA

Region BD Region B

Booklet Included

26 Bonus Features On This Release

Bonus features for Spearhead from Space
Bonus Features On Disc 1 Relating To Spearhead from Space ▾
Commentary Discussing all episodes Repeated from 29 January 2001 ↗ ·1h 36m · Audio \| Audio Commentary
Commentary Discussing all episodes Repeated from 9 May 2011 ↗ ·1h 36m · Audio \| Audio Commentary
Regenerations: From Black and White to Colour Discussing the challenges that the production crew faced moving from black and white to colour broadcasts Repeated from 9 May 2011 ↗ ·16:9 ·18m 43s · Documentary \| Production
Photo Gallery Photos from the production of this serial set to background sound effects, in high-definition Updated since 9 May 2011 ↗ ·16:9 ·9m 2s · Production \| Gallery / Picture Gallery / Photo Gallery
Down to Earth: Filming Spearhead from Space Cast and crew discuss the making of "Spearhead from Space" Repeated from 9 May 2011 ↗ ·16:9 ·22m 41s · Documentary \| Production
Info Text Production information and story facts presented via subtitles on all episodes Updated since 9 May 2011 ↗ ·4:3 ·1h 36m · Production \| Episode Information Text
Trails & Continuity Trailers from BBC1 (January 1970 and July 1971), BBC2 (November 1999), and BBC Four (November 2006). Updated since 29 January 2001 ↗ ·4:3 ·5m 49s · Production \| Trails / Continuity
A Dandy and a Clown - The Life of Jon Pertwee A look at the life and career of Jon Pertwee Repeated from 15 July 2013 ↗ ·16:9 ·42m 26s · Documentary \| Biography· Other \| Obituary / Tribute / Dedication
Dedication A dedication to Jon Pertwee, "Jon Pertwee 1919 - 1996", is shown before the credits for "A Dandy and a Clown - The Life of Jon Pertwee" Repeated from 15 July 2013 ↗ ·16:9 ·10s · Other \| Obituary / Tribute / Dedication
Title Sequence Material Silent footage from the creation of the original Jon Pertwee title sequence Repeated from 15 July 2013 ↗ ·4:3 ·22m 39s · Production \| Programme Titles
Restoration Comparison Comparison to previous versions of this serial, with on-screen captions Repeated from 15 July 2013 ↗ ·16:9 ·2m 14s · Documentary \| Restoration· Production \| Episode Information Text
Behind the Sofa Doctor Who alumni react to classic clips from "Spearhead from Space" New on this release ·16:9 ·36m 40s · Feature \| Behind the Sofa
Audio Commentary Behind-The-Scenes Nicholas Courtney and Caroline John during the recording of a DVD commentary on 20 June 2000, at BBC Television Centre in West London New on this release ·16:9 ·6m 30s · Production \| Studio Footage / Location Footage
Audio Archive Interview with Derek Martinus, recorded at his home in 1985, and conducted by Richard Marson New on this release ·16:9 ·5m 32s · Audio \| Interview
PDF Materials Radio Times listings, 22 pages Updated since 9 May 2011 ↗ · Production \| Archival Documentation
PDF Materials BBC1 Television Play Synopses for Season Seven, 13 pages New on this release · Production \| Archival Documentation
PDF Materials Doctor Who Unmade Stories documentation, 43 pages New on this release · Production \| Archival Documentation
PDF Materials Script pages from Junior Points of View in 1969 and 1970, 27 pages New on this release · Production \| Archival Documentation
PDF Materials Programme-as-Broadcast information for Season Seven, 54 pages New on this release · Production \| Archival Documentation
PDF Materials Filming script for "Spearhead from Space" Episode 1, 36 pages New on this release · Production \| Archival Documentation
PDF Materials Filming script for "Spearhead from Space" Episode 2, 41 pages New on this release · Production \| Archival Documentation
PDF Materials Filming script for "Spearhead from Space" Episode 3, 37 pages New on this release · Production \| Archival Documentation
PDF Materials Filming script for "Spearhead from Space" Episode 4, 46 pages New on this release · Production \| Archival Documentation
PDF Materials Rehearsal script for "Spearhead from Space" Episode 2, 41 pages New on this release · Production \| Archival Documentation
PDF Materials BBC Enterprises sales sheets for Season Seven, 42 pages New on this release · Production \| Archival Documentation
PDF Materials Production documentation for "Spearhead from Space", 181 pages New on this release · Production \| Archival Documentation
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seven Previously Released Bonus Features Not On This Release

Previously released bonus features not on this release
U.N.I.T Recruitment Film Have you got what it takes to work for U.N.I.T? Removed since 29 January 2001 ↗ ·4:3 ·4m 50s · Other \| Humour
Reversible Cover Double-sided cover with the original "grey roundels" design on one side, and a version with updated logos and/or design on the other Removed since 9 May 2011 ↗ · Other \| Physical Material
Coming Soon Trailer for the release of "Frontios" Removed since 9 May 2011 ↗ ·4:3 ·1m 2s · Production \| Trails / Continuity
Carry On: The Life of Caroline John A look at the life and career of Caroline John Removed since 15 July 2013 ↗ ·16:9 ·29m 9s · Documentary \| Biography· Other \| Obituary / Tribute / Dedication
Coming Soon Trailer for the release of "The Green Death (Special Edition)". The title used in the trailer is "The Green Death". Removed since 15 July 2013 ↗ ·4:3 ·1m 25s · Production \| Trails / Continuity
Dedication A dedication to Caroline John, "Caroline John 1940 - 2012", is shown before the credits for "Carry On: The Life of Caroline John" Removed since 15 July 2013 ↗ ·16:9 ·5s · Other \| Obituary / Tribute / Dedication
Easter Egg Jon Pertwee Unused Title Sequence Removed since 29 January 2001 ↗ ·4:3 ·46s · Production \| Programme Titles· Production \| Easter Egg
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