The Collection: Season 12

First broadcast on 23 May 1974

Discussing all episodes

Radio Times material for "Robot", 5 pages

Photos from the production of this serial set to background sound effects

Cast and crew discuss the making of "Robot", and Tom Baker's introduction as Doctor. Title used on previous release was "Are Friends Electric?".

Production information and story facts presented via subtitles on all episodes

Continuity announcements for "Robot"

How Tom Baker's title sequence was created

Terrance Dicks' contribution to the Target book series

Doctor Who alumni react to classic clips from "Robot"

Raw footage from the red-through for "Robot"

Blackpool Exhibition Promotion with Tom Baker

Tom Baker Clean Titles (seasons 12-17)

Experimental title sequence

Trailer for the "The Ark in Space"

Camera script for "Robot" Part 1, 58 pages

Camera script for "Robot" Part 2, 58 pages

Camera script for "Robot" Part 3, 57 pages

Camera script for "Robot" Part 4, 59 pages

Archive of "Robot" production documentation, 148 pages

Discussing all episodes

An interview with Roger Murray-Leach. Title used on previous releases was "Designing Doctor Who".

Radio Times material for "The Ark in Space", 7 pages

Photos from the production of this serial set to background sound effects

Cast and crew discuss the making of "The Ark in Space". Title used on previous release was "A New Frontier - Making The Ark in Space".

Production information and story facts presented via subtitles on all episodes

First shown 24 January 1975. Titles used on previous releases were "Trailer for Episode 1" and "Trail".

Select to view replacement computer-generated images for original effects shots, as part of the story. Title used on previous releases was "New CGI Model Sequences".

Watch the CGI effects on their own. Titles used on previous releases were "New CGI Model Sequences" and "CGI Effects Roll"

Original 16mm film sequences. Titles used on previous releases wer "Original Model Effects" and "Model Effects Roll".

Unrestored version of the omnibus edition of this serial, which was first broadcast for a repeat screening in 1975. Title used on previous release was "The Ark in Space - Movie Version".

CGI representation of the ark. Titles used on previous releases were "Space Station Schematics" and "3D Technical Schematics"

Doctor Who alumni react to classic clips from "The Ark in Space"

Camera script for "The Ark in Space" Part 1, 77 pages

Camera script for "The Ark in Space" Part 2, 87 pages

Camera script for "The Ark in Space" Part 3, 73 pages

Camera script for "The Ark in Space" Part 4, 95 pages

Archive of "The Ark in Space" production documentation, 53 pages

Optional 5.1 soundtrack for all episodes

The creation and progression of Sontarans during the original series

Discussing all episodes

Photos from the production of this serial set to background sound effects

Production information and story facts presented via subtitles on all episodes

Cast and crew discuss the making of "The Sontaran Experiment". Title used on previous release was "Like Nothing on Earth - Making 'The Sontaran Experiment'".

Doctor Who alumni react to classic clips from "The Sontaran Experiment"

Report from BBC Radio 4 regional programme, Morning Sou'west, on 30 September 1974.

Ian Marter's contribution to the Target book series

Tom Baker presents a look back over his time as The Doctor. Taken from the VHS, which was released in 1992

Tom Baker presents a look back over his time as The Doctor. Taken from the VHS, which was released in 1992

Camera script for "The Sontaran Experiment" Part 1, 63 pages

Camera script for "The Sontaran Experiment" Part 2, 76 pages

Radio Times material for "The Sontaran Experiment", 4 pages

Archive of "The Sontaran Experiment" production documentation, 120 pages

First broadcast in March 1975

Photos from the production of this serial set to background sound effects

Cast and crew discuss the making of "Genesis of the Daleks". Title used on previous release was "Genesis of a Classic".

Production information and story facts presented via subtitles on all episodes

Continuity announcements from the original broadcast and repeats. Title used on previous release was "Continuity Compilation".

Discussing episode 1

Discussing episode 2

Discussing episode 3

Discussing episode 4

Discussing episode 5

Discussing episode 6

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

Keith Miller (of the Doctor Who Fan Club) chats with Philip Hinchcliffe, Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, Ian Marter, and Ann Burnett. Recorded on 10 February 1975. Audio only.

Radio Times material for "Genesis of the Daleks", 27 pages

Camera script for "Genesis of the Daleks" Part 1, 59 pages

Camera script for "Genesis of the Daleks" Part 2, 76 pages

Camera script for "Genesis of the Daleks" Part 3, 64 pages

Camera script for "Genesis of the Daleks" Part 4, 60 pages

Camera script for "Genesis of the Daleks" Part 5, 54 pages

Camera script for "Genesis of the Daleks" Part 6, 67 pages

Archive of "Genesis of the Daleks" production documentation, 65 pages

Optional 5.1 soundtrack for all episodes

Discussing all episodes

Discussing the lengths some fans would go to, to obtain illicit copies of the show

Tom Baker interviewed on location at Wookey Hole, Somerset by Points West (November 1974)

Radio Times material for "Revenge of the Cybermen", 4 pages

Photos from the production of this serial set to background sound effects

The Tin Man and The Witch - Cast and crew discuss the making of "Revenge of the Cybermen"

Production information and story facts presented via subtitles on all episodes

Doctor Who alumni react to classic clips from "Revenge of the Cybermen"

Select to view replacement computer-generated images for original effects shots, as part of the story.

Information about Wall's promotion of the Dalek's Death Ray ice lolly, from 1975-1977; 42 pages

Camera script for "Revenge of the Cybermen" Part 1, 78 pages

Camera script for "Revenge of the Cybermen" Part 2, 55 pages

Camera script for "Revenge of the Cybermen" Part 3, 62 pages

Camera script for "Revenge of the Cybermen" Part 4, 53 pages

Archive of "Revenge of the Cybermen" production documentation, 103 pages

Matthew Sweet talks with actor, Tom Baker

A look at Season 12 and its relationship to other television programmes of the time

Season 12 studio production slate compilation

Doctor Who Annual 1976, 59 pages

US Release Season 12 Blu-ray Booklet - PDF version of this release's printed booklet for US boxets, 13 pages

Nestlé's 1975 Doctor Who chocolate promotion material, 12 pages

Weetabix 1975 Doctor Who Promotion, 45 pages

BBC Enterprises Promotional paperwork about Season 12, 19 pages

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

Unrestored version of the omnibus edition of this serial, which was first broadcast for a repeat screening around Christmas 1975