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5.1 Surround Story Audio
Optional 5.1 soundtrack for "The Five Doctors (1983 Broadcast Version)"
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5.1 Surround Story Audio
Optional 5.1 soundtrack for "The Five Doctors (40th Anniversary Version)"
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Atmos Story Audio
Optional Atmos soundtrack for "The Five Doctors (1983 Broadcast Version)"
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Atmos Story Audio
Optional Atmos soundtrack for "The Five Doctors (40th Anniversary Version)"
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Audio Archive
John Nathan-Turner interview on BBC Radio London, from November 1983
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Audio Commentary
Discussing "The Five Doctors (40th Anniversary Version)"
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Australian Convention Footage
Peter Davison and Sandra Dickinson at the 7th Doctor Who Party, in Sydney University, on 10 April 1983
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Behind the Sofa
Doctor Who alumni react to classic clips from "The Five Doctors"
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Coming Soon
Trailer for the release of "The Five Doctors: 25th Anniversary Edition"
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Let's Go Dutch!
Mark Strickson, Peter Davison, Janet Fielding, and Sarah Sutton revisit the locations used for "Arc of Infinity"
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Location Footage
"The Five Doctors" film rushes
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Look Who's Driving
Peter Davison, Janet Fielding, and Sarah Sutton drive to the TimeLash Doctor Who convention in Kassel, Germany...
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Messages from Space
Janet Fielding and Sarah Sutton visit Jodrell Bank
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PDF Materials
Camera script for "The Five Doctors", 221 pages
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PDF Materials
Rehearsal script for "The Five Doctors" Version 1, 201 pages
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PDF Materials
Rehearsal script for "The Five Doctors" Version 2, 207 pages
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Design drawings for "The Five Doctors", 7 pages
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PDF Materials
Archive of "The Five Doctors" production documentation, 456 pages
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PDF Materials
Doctor Who Annual 1984, 65 pages
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PDF Materials
Doctor Who Production Handbook, 37 pages
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PDF Materials
Doctor Who Radio Times 20th Anniversary Special promotion, 1 page
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PDF Materials
Doctor Who Radio Times 20th Anniversary Special, 66 pages
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PDF Materials
Season 20 BBC Enterprises sales sheets, 14 pages
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PDF Materials
Season 20 Programme-as-Broadcast information, 76 pages
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Repeat Screening
Breakfast Time - "The Five Doctors" repeat preview from 14 August 1984
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Repeat Screening
Cliffhangers & Credits - "The Five Doctors" 4-part version titles and recaps
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Stereo Story Audio
Optional Stereo soundtrack for "The Five Doctors (40th Anniversary Version)"
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Studio Footage
Tuesday 29th March 1983 - raw footage from studio recordings for "The Five Doctors"
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Studio Footage
Wednesday 30th March 1983 - raw footage from studio recordings for "The Five Doctors"
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Studio Footage
Thursday 31st March 1983 - raw footage from studio recordings for "The Five Doctors"
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TV Promotion
The Late, Late Breakfast Show, from 19 November 1983
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TV Promotion
Pebble Mill at One, from 21 November 1983
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TV Promotion
BBC2 Closedown, from 23 November 1983
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TV Promotion
Breakfast Time, from 25 November 1983
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TV Promotion
Children in Need, from 25 November 1983
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TV Promotion
BBC News, from 28 November 1983
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TV Promotion
Saturday Superstore - Preview, from 19 November 1983
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TV Promotion
Saturday Superstore - Radio Times Special, from 17 December 1983
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The Five Doctors (40th Anniversary Version)
Restored from the original film negatives of "The Five Doctors (1983 Broadcast Version)" with new special effects
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The Panopticon Archive
Jon Pertwee, Peter Davison, Colin Baker, and Sylvester McCoy recorded on 5 September 1993
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1979 Season Launch Trailer
BBC launch trailers for Season 17
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2021 Blu-Ray Trailer
Risen - Trailer for the release of the "Doctor Who - The Collection: Season 17" blu-ray boxset
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5.1 Surround Episode Audio
Optional 5.1 soundtrack for all episodes of "Destiny of the Daleks"
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Behind the Sofa
Doctor Who alumni react to classic clips from "Destiny of the Daleks"
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Blue Peter: Abseil
Abseiling the BBC East Tower; first broadcast on 17 May 1979
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Blue Peter: Dalek
A fan-made Dalek; first broadcast on 21 June 1979
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Enhanced 5.1 Surround Episode Audio
Optional 5.1 soundtrack for all episodes of "Destiny of the Daleks" composed by Tristram Cary for the 1963/4 serial "The Daleks"
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Episode Commentary 2
Discussing episodes 1 and 4
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Making-Of Documentary
Return to Skaro - cast and crew discuss the making of "Destiny of the Daleks"
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Nationwide
Visiting the Radiophonic Workshop; first broadcast on 2 April 1979
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PDF Materials
Audience research report for "Destiny of the Daleks", 3 pages
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PDF Materials
Studio floor plans for "Destiny of the Daleks", 3 pages
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PDF Materials
Visual effects design drawings for "Destiny of the Daleks", 20 pages
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PDF Materials
Archive of "Destiny of the Daleks" production documentation, 528 pages
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PDF Materials
Rehearsal script for "Destiny of the Daleks" Part 1, 69 pages
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PDF Materials
Rehearsal script for "Destiny of the Daleks" Part 2, 67 pages
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PDF Materials
Rehearsal script for "Destiny of the Daleks" Part 3, 72 pages
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PDF Materials
Rehearsal script for "Destiny of the Daleks" Part 4, 73 pages
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PDF Materials
Camera script for "Destiny of the Daleks" Part 1, 69 pages
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PDF Materials
Camera script for "Destiny of the Daleks" Part 2, 61 pages
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PDF Materials
Camera script for "Destiny of the Daleks" Part 3, 69 pages
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PDF Materials
Camera script for "Destiny of the Daleks" Part 4, 60 pages
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PDF Materials
BBC Enterprises knitting pattern for the Doctor's scarf, 1 page
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PDF Materials
Doctor Who Annual 1981, 56 pages
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PDF Materials
Douglas Adams' The Script Editor's Guide to Dr Who Storylines, 3 pages
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PDF Materials
Miscellaneous Doctor Who correspondence, 11 pages
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PDF Materials
Season 17 BBC Enterprises sales sheets, 10 pages
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PDF Materials
Season 17 BBC Television Play Synopses, 15 pages
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BBC Trails & Continuities
Trailers and continuity from September to October 1979, and August 1980
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Behind the Sofa
Doctor Who alumni react to classic clips from "City of Death"
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Blue Peter
K9 makes an appearance in a feature about robots; first broadcast on 25 October 1979
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Design Featurette
Designing "City of Death" with Richard McManan-Smith
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Douglas Adams Documentary
The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to Douglas Adams
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Episode Commentary 2
Discussing episodes 1 and 4
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Episode Commentary 3
Discussing all episodes
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Film Trims
"City of Death" from the cutting room floor - high-definition model shots
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PDF Materials
Richard McManan-Smith's chateau design, 1 page
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Doreen James' costume designs, 2 pages
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Ian Scoones' visual effects storyboards, 2 pages
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PDF Materials
Archive of "City of Death" production documentation, 208 pages
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PDF Materials
Rehearsal script for "The Gamble with Time" Part 1, 51 pages
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Rehearsal script for "The Gamble with Time" Part 2, 48 pages
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Rehearsal script for "The Gamble with Time" Part 3, 54 pages
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Rehearsal script for "The Gamble with Time" Part 4, 45 pages
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PDF Materials
Annotated editing camera script for "City of Death" Part 1, 73 pages
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PDF Materials
Annotated editing camera script for "City of Death" Part 2, 61 pages
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PDF Materials
Annotated editing camera script for "City of Death" Part 3, 73 pages
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PDF Materials
Annotated editing camera script for "City of Death" Part 4, 58 pages
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PDF Materials
Transmission camera script for "City of Death" Part 1, 47 pages
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PDF Materials
Transmission camera script for "City of Death" Part 2, 44 pages
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PDF Materials
Transmission camera script for "City of Death" Part 3, 46 pages
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PDF Materials
Transmission camera script for "City of Death" Part 4, 41 pages
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PDF Materials
Radio Times material for "City of Death", 9 pages
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BBC Choice Backstage
David Brierley on his role as K9; first broadcast on 10 November 1999
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BBC Trails & Continuities
Trailers and continuity from October to November1979
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Behind the Sofa
Doctor Who alumni react to classic clips from "The Creature from the Pit"
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Extended Part Three
Extended version of "The Creature from the Pit" Part 3, with additional footage that was removed before the episode's original transmission
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Lalla Ward Remembers Season 17
Lalla Ward reflects on her first season playing Romana
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Making-Of Featurette
Remembering "The Creature from the Pit"
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PDF Materials
Archive of "The Creature from the Pit" production documentation, 372 pages
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Rehearsal script for "The Creature from the Pit" Part 1, 45 pages
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Rehearsal script for "The Creature from the Pit" Part 3, 52 pages
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Rehearsal script for "The Creature from the Pit" Part 4, 47 pages
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PDF Materials
Transmission camera script for "The Creature from the Pit" Part 1, 50 pages
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Transmission camera script for "The Creature from the Pit" Part 2, 53 pages
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PDF Materials
Transmission camera script for "The Creature from the Pit" Part 3, 56 pages
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PDF Materials
Transmission camera script for "The Creature from the Pit" Part 4, 63 pages
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BBC Trails & Continuities
Trailers and continuity from November to December 1979
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Behind the Sofa
Doctor Who alumni react to classic clips from "Nightmare of Eden"
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Bob Baker In Conversation
Matthew Sweet talks with writer, Bob Baker
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Nationwide
Features Doctor Who toys; first broadcast on 17 December 1979
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PDF Materials
A J Mitchell's video effects storyboards for "Nightmare of Eden", 9 pages
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PDF Materials
Archive of "Nightmare of Eden" production documentation, 90 pages
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PDF Materials
Rehearsal script for "Nightmare of Eden" Part 1, 68 pages
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Rehearsal script for "Nightmare of Eden" Part 2, 63 pages
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PDF Materials
Rehearsal script for "Nightmare of Eden" Part 3, 64 pages
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PDF Materials
Rehearsal script for "Nightmare of Eden" Part 4, 69 pages
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PDF Materials
Camera script for "Nightmare of Eden" Part 1, 74 pages
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PDF Materials
Camera script for "Nightmare of Eden" Part 2, 68 pages
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PDF Materials
Camera script for "Nightmare of Eden" Part 3, 70 pages
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PDF Materials
Camera script for "Nightmare of Eden" Part 4, 75 pages
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PDF Materials
Transmission camera script for "Nightmare of Eden" Part 1, 71 pages
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PDF Materials
Transmission camera script for "Nightmare of Eden" Part 2, 69 pages
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PDF Materials
Transmission camera script for "Nightmare of Eden" Part 3, 71 pages
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PDF Materials
Transmission camera script for "Nightmare of Eden" Part 4, 73 pages
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Updated Special Effects
Watch the serial with some of the original effects replaced by CGI
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Audio Archive
Doctor Who: Genesis of the Daleks LP; released by the BBC on LP and cassette in 1979 (also available to listen as side A and side B)
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BBC Trails & Continuities
Trailers and continuity from December 1979 to January 1980
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Behind the Sofa
Doctor Who alumni react to classic clips from "The Horns of Nimon"
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Coming Soon
Trailer for the release of "Shada"
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Nationwide
Lalla Ward and K9; first broadcast on 7 February 1980
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PDF Materials
"The Horns of Nimon" set design drawings, 7 pages
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PDF Materials
Rehearsal script for "The Horns of Nimon" Part 1, 82 pages
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PDF Materials
Rehearsal script for "The Horns of Nimon" Part 2, 61 pages
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PDF Materials
Rehearsal script for "The Horns of Nimon" Part 3, 63 pages
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PDF Materials
Rehearsal script for "The Horns of Nimon" Part 4, 72 pages
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PDF Materials
Transmission camera script for "The Horns of Nimon" Part 1, 75 pages
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Transmission camera script for "The Horns of Nimon" Part 2, 61 pages
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PDF Materials
Transmission camera script for "The Horns of Nimon" Part 3, 61 pages
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PDF Materials
Transmission camera script for "The Horns of Nimon" Part 4, 72 pages
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BBC Records "Genesis of the Daleks" LP production documentation, 62 pages
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PDF Materials
Archive of "The Horns of Nimon" production documentation, 315 pages
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Swap Shop
With Lalla Ward; first broadcast on 29 December 1979
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The Panopticon Archive
Tom Baker, recorded on 20 September 1997
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5.1 Surround Episode Audio
Optional 5.1 soundtrack for all episodes
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Behind the Sofa
Doctor Who alumni react to classic clips from "The Leisure Hive"
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Coming Soon
Trailer for the release of "Meglos"
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Episode Commentary 2
Discussing all episodes
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PDF Materials
Camera script for "The Leisure Hive" Part 1, 47 pages
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PDF Materials
Camera script for "The Leisure Hive" Part 2, 40 pages
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PDF Materials
Camera script for "The Leisure Hive" Part 3, 41 pages
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PDF Materials
Camera script for "The Leisure Hive" Part 4, 43 pages
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PDF Materials
Archive of "The Leisure Hive" production documentation, 245 pages
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PDF Materials
Radio Times material for "The Leisure Hive", 10 pages
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Studio Footage
Raw footage originally recorded at BBC Television Centre in April 1980
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BBC News Report
Anouncement of Tom Baker's departure
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BBC1 Continuity
Continuity from the original broadcast
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Behind the Sofa
Doctor Who alumni react to classic clips from "Meglos"
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PDF Materials
Rehearsal script for "Meglos" Part 1, 48 pages
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PDF Materials
Rehearsal script for "Meglos" Part 1, 49 pages
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PDF Materials
Rehearsal script for "Meglos" Part 1, 41 pages
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PDF Materials
Rehearsal script for "Meglos" Part 1, 57 pages
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PDF Materials
Archive of "Meglos" production documentation, 102 pages
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A Weekend with Waterhouse
Toby Hadoke spends a weekend getting to know Matthew Waterhouse
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BBC News Report
Announcement that Peter Davison will be the next Doctor after Tom Baker's departure
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Behind the Sofa
Doctor Who alumni react to classic clips from "Full Circle"
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PDF Materials
Rehearsal script for "Full Circle" Part 1, 57 pages
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Rehearsal script for "Full Circle" Part 2, 49 pages
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Rehearsal script for "Full Circle" Part 3, 43 pages
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Rehearsal script for "Full Circle" Part 4, 52 pages
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PDF Materials
Archive of "Full Circle" production documentation, 148 pages
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Studio Footage
Mute raw footage from the making of "Full Circle"
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BBC News Report
A report on Tom Baker's and Lalla Ward's marriage
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Behind the Sofa
Doctor Who alumni react to classic clips from "State of Decay"
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Episode Commentary 2
Discussing all episodes
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PDF Materials
Rehearsal script for "State of Decay" Part 1, 52 pages
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PDF Materials
Rehearsal script for "State of Decay" Part 2, 36 pages
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PDF Materials
Rehearsal script for "State of Decay" Part 3, 48 pages
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PDF Materials
Rehearsal script for "State of Decay" Part 4, 63 pages
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PDF Materials
Camera script for "State of Decay" Part 1, 50 pages
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PDF Materials
Archive of "State of Decay" production documentation, 217 pages
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PDF Materials
Images of the Pickwick State of Decay Talking Book, 7 pages
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Pickwick Audiobook
"State of Decay" read by Tom Baker, and originally releasesd on cassette tape in 1981; this is the 1985 re-released version.
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5.1 Surround Episode Audio
Optional 5.1 soundtrack for all episodes
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Behind the Sofa
Doctor Who alumni react to classic clips from "Warriors' Gate"
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PDF Materials
Rehearsal script for "Warriors' Gate" Part 1, 62 pages
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PDF Materials
Rehearsal script for "Warriors' Gate" Part 2, 63 pages
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PDF Materials
Rehearsal script for "Warriors' Gate" Part 3, 62 pages
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PDF Materials
Rehearsal script for "Warriors' Gate" Part 4, 55 pages
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PDF Materials
Archive of "Warriors' Gate" production documentation, 201 pages
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Swap Shop
Mat Irvine appears on 31 January 1981
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Ask Aspel
Lalla Ward appears on the Ask Aspel children's show
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Coming Soon
Trailer for the release of the "Ace Adventures" boxset, which includes "Dragonfire" and "The Happiness Patrol". The boxset title used in the trailer is "The Ace Box".
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Commentary
Discussing episode 1
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Commentary
Discussing episode 2
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Commentary
Discussing episode 3
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Commentary
Discussing episode 4
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Going Solo - Bob Baker remembers Nightmare of Eden
Bob Baker looks back at the only story he wrote without his writing partner, Dave Martin
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Info Text
Production information and story facts presented via subtitles on all episodes
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Nightmare of Eden Photo Gallery
Photos from the production of this serial set to background sound effects
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PDF Materials
Radio Times listings
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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
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The Doctor's Strange Love: Nightmare of Eden
Fans discuss what they love about "Nightmare of Eden"
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The Nightmare of TV Centre
Cast and crew discuss the making of "Nightmare of Eden"
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Coming Soon
Trailer for the release of "The Mutants"
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Commentary
Discussing episode 1
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Commentary
Discussing episode 2
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Commentary
Discussing episode 3
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Commentary
Discussing episode 4
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Easter Egg
Clean Titles (Season 18)
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Entropy Explained
What is entropy?
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Info Text
Production information and story facts presented via subtitles on all episodes
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Isolated Score
Watch all episodes with music only
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Jacqueline Hill: A Life in Pictures
Friends and colleagues recall the life and times of Jacqueline Hill
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Meglos Men
The writers meet to discuss their memories of this story
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Meglos Photo Gallery
Photos from the production of this serial set to background sound effects
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PDF Materials
Radio Times listings
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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
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The Scene Sync Story
A look at the technology behind the Scene Sync technique
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Animal Magic
Tom Baker makes an appearance from the set of "The Creature from the Pit"
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Christopher Barry: Director
Christopher Barry discusses his career
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Coming Soon
Trailer for the release of the "Kamelion Tales" boxset, which includes "The King's Demons" and "Planet of Fire"
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Commentary
Discussing all episodes
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Extended Scene
From episode 3
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Info Text
Production information and story facts presented via subtitles on all episodes
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PDF Materials
Radio Times listings
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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
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Team Erato
The BBC Visual Effects team discuss creating the creature
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The Creature from the Pit Photo Gallery
Photos from the production of this serial set to background sound effects
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Commentary
Discussing all episodes
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Easter Egg
The Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre remember the names of the actors who have played The Doctor
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Info Text
Production information and story facts presented via subtitles on all episodes
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PDF Materials
Studio floor plans
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PDF Materials
Radio Times listings
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Peter Howell Music Demos
Demo track created for John-Nathan Turner, by Peter Howell, based on the start of episode two (with explanatory subtitles)
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Read The Writer - Anthony Read remembers "The Horns of Nimon"
Anthony Read, who wrote this serial, looks back at its production
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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
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The Horns of Nimon Photo Gallery
Photos from the production of this serial set to background sound effects
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Who Peter - Partners in Time 1963-1989 (Part 1 of 2)
A look at the history of Doctor Who's relationship with Blue Peter
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All Aboard the Starliner - The Making of Full Circle
Cast and crew discuss the making of "Full Circle"
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Coming Soon
Trailer for the release of "The Rescue/The Romans" boxset
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Commentary
Discussing all episodes
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Continuity
Continuity announcements from the original broadcast
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E-Space - Fact or Fiction?
A look at the science behind the idea of E-Space
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Full Circle Photo Gallery
Photos from the production of this serial set to background sound effects
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Info Text
Production information and story facts presented via subtitles on all episodes
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Isolated Score
Watch all episodes with music only
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K9 in E-Space
Cast and crew discuss K-9's role in this trilogy of serials
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Photo Gallery Info Text
Photo information presented via subtitles when viewing the Photo Gallery
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Radio Times Listings
Radio Times billings for this serial
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Swap Shop
Matthew Waterhouse makes an appearance. First broadcast 1 November 1980.
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Commentary
Discussing all episodes
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Continuity
Continuity announcements from the original broadcast
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Film Trims
Silent 35mm film trims of model effects for this serial
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Info Text
Production information and story facts presented via subtitles on all episodes
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Isolated Score
Watch all episodes with music only
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Leaves of Blood - Literary Vampires
A history of fictional literary vampires
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Photo Gallery Info Text
Photo information presented via subtitles when viewing the Photo Gallery
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Radio Times Listings
Radio Times billings for this serial
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State of Decay Photo Gallery
Photos from the production of this serial set to background sound effects
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The Blood Show
Discussing the cultural signifigance of blood in society
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The Frayling Reading
Sir Christopher Frayling discusses State of Decay in context of vamipre mythology
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The Vampire Lovers - The Making of "State of Decay"
Cast and crew discuss the making of "State of Decay"
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Commentary
Discussing all episodes
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Continuity
Continuity announcements from the original broadcast
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Easter Egg
Matt Irvine discusses making the Gungan axes
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Extended & Deleted Scenes
Deleted and extended scenes from this serial
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Info Text
Production information and story facts presented via subtitles on all episodes
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Isolated Score
Watch all episodes with music only
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Lalla's Wardrobe - A Frockumentary
A look at Romana's outfits
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Photo Gallery Info Text
Photo information presented via subtitles when viewing the Photo Gallery
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Radio Times Listings
Radio Times billings for this serial
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The Boy With The Golden Star
Matthew Waterhouse discusses his time as Adric
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The Dreaming
Cast and crew discuss the making of "Warriors' Gate"
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Warriors' Gate Photo Gallery
Photos from the production of this serial set to background sound effects
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(Not So) Special Effects
Studio footage showing the day-to-day work of the visual effects team (on a limited budget)
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Blue Peter
Peter Davison and Richard Hurndall help celebrate the 20th anniversary
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Breakfast Time
Interview with Patrick Troughton and Peter Davison
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Celebration - Doctor Who in 1983
A look at the 20th anniversary celebrations for Doctor Who
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Coming Soon
Trailer for the release of "The Invasion of Time"
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Companions Commentary
Discussing this episode
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Dedication
The dedication, "In Memory of Peter Moffat 1923 - 2007", is shown at the end of the "Celebration - Doctor Who in 1983" feature
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Easter Egg
Commentary with cast and crew from the new series
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Easter Egg
The Five Doctors Special Edition VHS Video Introduction
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Five Doctors, One Studio
Studio footage showing the recording of the story's final scenes
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Info Text
Production information and story facts presented via subtitles on all episodes
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Info Text
Production information and story facts presented via subtitles on all episodes
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Isolated Music
Watch the transmitted version with music only
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Isolated Music
Watch the special edition version with music only
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Nationwide
Interviews with Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, Peter Davison, and Verity Lambert
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O-Ring Sleeve
The disc case is wrapped in a specially-designed cardboard "O-Ring" sleeve
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Out-takes
Bloopers and gaffes from the making of this story
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Production Commentary
Discussing this episode
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Radio Times Billings
Radio Times billings for this serial
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Saturday Superstore
Peter Davison, Janet Fielding, and Mark Strickson make an appearance
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The Five Doctors Photo Gallery
Photos from the production of this serial set to background sound effects
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The Ties That Bind Us
A look at the links to the show's past and future
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Trails & Continuity
Continuity announcements and trailers from the original broadcast
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CGI Effects
Watch the serial with some of the original effects replaced by CGI
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Coming Soon
Trailer for the release of the "Beneath the Surface" boxset, which includes "The Silurians", "The Sea Devils", and "Warriors from the Deep"
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Commentary
Discussing episode 1
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Commentary
Discussing episodes 2, 3 and 4
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Destiny of the Daleks Photo Gallery
Photos from the production of this serial set to background sound effects
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Directing Who Ken Grieve
The director, Ken Grieve, discusses his work on the serial
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Easter Egg
Production slates for all four episodes
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Info Text
Production information and story facts presented via subtitles on all episodes
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Prime Computer Adverts
Australian television advertisements, starring Tom Baker and Lalla Ward
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Radio Times Listings
Radio Times billings for this serial (this was NOT included on the disc for this release)
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Terror Nation, Terry Nation and Doctor Who
A look at the life and work of Terry Nation
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Trails and Continuity
Trailers and continuity announcements from the original broadcast
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O-Ring Sleeve
The disc case is wrapped in a specially-designed cardboard "O-Ring" sleeve
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Commentary
Discussing all episodes
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Doctor Who Annual
Doctor Who Annual 1980
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Easter Egg
Good Woolf, Bad Woolf - Unused footage from Eye on Blatchford
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Easter Egg
Tom Baker and John Cleese skit from the 1979 BBC Christmas staff video
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Easter Egg
Jagaroth spaceship sales literature
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Easter Egg
Continuity for the following story, "The Creature from the Pit" (shown after the credits for episode 4)
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Easter Egg
Interview with Douglas Adams
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Eye on ... Blatchford
The story of Sardoth, the second-to-last of the Jagaroth
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Ian Scoones, Chicken Wrangler
A montage of silent unused effects shots with chickens
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Information Text
Production information and story facts presented via subtitles on all episodes
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Paris in the Springtime Written by Jonathan Morris
Cast and crew discuss the making of "City of Death"
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Paris, W12
Studio footage shot between 22 May and 5 June 1979
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Photo Gallery
Photos from the production of this serial set to background sound effects
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Prehistoric Landscapes
A montage of silent unused effects shots
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5.1 Surround Audio
Optional 5.1 soundtrack for this serial
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A New Beginning
How the programme was reimagined for the 80s under new producer, John Nathan-Turner
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Blue Peter
Visit to the Longleat Doctor Who Exhibition, first broadcast on 3 April 1980
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Commentary
Discussing all episodes
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Easter Egg
Continuity for all four episodes
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From Avalon to Argolis - Writing "The Leisure Hive"
How the script was written
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Information Text
Production information and story facts presented via subtitles on all episodes
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Isolated Music
Watch all episodes with music only
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June Hudson's Leisurewear
An interview with costume designer, June Hudson
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Synthesising Starfields - Redesigning the Titles
How Sid Sutton and Peter Howell approached the title sequence re-design
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The Leisure Hive Photo Gallery
Photos from the production of this serial set to background sound effects
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Eight Music Cues by Peter Howell
Instrumental pieces (all play at the wrong speed due to a disc authoring error)
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Postcard
Postcard depicting the VHS cover art, for this release