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Doctor Who: Aztecs (The) (TV) (1964)
The TARDIS materialises inside an Aztec tomb. Outside it, the Doctor and his companions soon discover that Mexico in the 15th century is a bloodthirsty and dangerous place …Director: John Crockett
Year of Copyright: 1964
Year of Production: 1964
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE
Episodes (Play All - 99:06):
- "The Temple of Evil" (23:58)
- "The Warriors of Death" (24:11)
- "The Bride of Sacrifice" (25:28)
- "The Day of Darkness" (25:29)
Audio Commentary with William Russell, Carole Ann Ford and Verity Lambert
Information Text
Six different Introductions (these play at the beginning of Episode 1 but only when you select Play All) - 0:10, 0:15, 0:10, 0:15, 0:14, 0:12
"Remembering the Aztecs" 2002 documentary (28:20)
"Designing the Aztecs: Barry Newbury" 2002 featurette (24:34)
"Blue Peter: Cortez and Montezuma" (excerpt from Monday 21.9.1970) (5:56)
"Restoring the Aztecs" 2002 featurette (8:09)
"Making Cocoa" (animated sequence about how to make Aztec cocoa) (2:30)
TARDIS-Cam No. 3 (1:06)
"The Aztecs: Photo Gallery" slideshow (3:51)
Arabic language track on 'Episode 4'
DISC TWO
"Galaxy 4" (Reconstruction containing all surviving material from this 4-part serial including the full Episode 3: Air Lock) (64:45)
"Chronicle: Realms of Gold" (originally broadcast Saturday 8.2.1969) (49:52)
"Dr. Forever!: The Celestial Toyroom" 2013 featurette (22:36)
"It's a Square World" (excerpt from Tuesday 31.12.1963) (7:23)
"A Whole Scene Going" (Gordon Flemyng working on Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 AD - excerpt from Wednesday 16.3.1966) (4:33)
PDF DVD-ROM material:
- Radio Times listings
Coming Soon: The Ice Warriors (0:55) -
Subtitles:English SDH
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:A PAL > NTSC transfer.
Trailers for Doctor Who Series 7 Part 1 and BBC America play before the menu of Disc 1.
The Intro Sequences text explains that if you select the Play All option on the main menu, you'll hear a randomly selected message. There are 6 in total. -
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Commentaries:Audio commentary with William Russell, Carole Ann Ford and Verity Lambert (with optional English subtitles) (2002)
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Extras:"Remembering The Aztecs" 2002 documentary
"Designing The Aztecs" 2002 documentary
"Restoring The Aztecs" 2002 featurette
"The Story of Cortez, Montezuma and the Aztecs" 1970 Blue Peter feature
Arabic soundtrack for Episode 4
"Making Cocoa" with Tlotoxl and Tonila animated featurette
Random Introductions by Tlotoxl, Tonila and Ixta
TARDIS-cam footage (from the BBC Doctor Who website)
Photo Gallery
On Screen Production Notes -
Subtitles:English
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:5014503109929
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Notes:Comes with a 4-page liner notes, disc contents and chapter listings leaflet.
The Remembering The Aztecs documentary has 2 uses of a swear word bleeped out, a decision that was made to keep a 'U' certificate. -
Easter eggs:Go to the Special Features menu and highlight the Intro Sequences option and press Left to reveal a Doctor Who logo. Press Enter from a very old BBC Enterprises World logo.
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Extras:DISC ONE
Episodes (Play All - 99:06):
- "The Temple of Evil" (23:58)
- "The Warriors of Death" (24:11)
- "The Bride of Sacrifice" (25:28)
- "The Day of Darkness" (25:29)
Audio commentary with William Russell, Carole Ann Ford and Verity Lambert (2002)
Information Text
Six different Introductions (these play at the beginning of Episode 1 but only when you select Play All) - 0:10, 0:15, 0:10, 0:15, 0:14, 0:12
"Remembering the Aztecs" 2002 documentary (28:20)
"Designing the Aztecs: Barry Newbury" 2002 featurette (24:34)
"Blue Peter: Cortez and Montezuma" (excerpt from Monday 21.9.1970) (5:56)
"Restoring the Aztecs" 2002 featurette (8:09)
"Making Cocoa" (animated sequence about how to make Aztec cocoa) (2:30)
TARDIS-Cam No. 3 (1:06)
"The Aztecs: Photo Gallery" slideshow (3:51)
Arabic language track on 'Episode 4'
DISC TWO
"Galaxy 4" (Reconstruction containing all surviving material from this 4-part serial including the full Episode 3: "Air Lock") (64:45)
"Chronicle: Realms of Gold" Saturday 8.2.1969 TV episode (49:52)
"Dr. Forever!: The Celestial Toyroom" 2013 featurette (22:36)
"It's a Square World" (excerpt from Tuesday 31.12.1963) (7:23)
"A Whole Scene Going" (Gordon Flemyng working on Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 AD - excerpt from Wednesday 16.3.1966) (4:33)
Coming Soon: The Ice Warriors (0:55)
PDF DVD-ROM material:
- Radio Times listings -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes with a 4-page liner notes, disc contents and chapter listings leaflet.
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Easter eggs:DISC ONE
Go to page two of the Special Features menu, highlight Photo Gallery, click left and a green Doctor Who logo will appear, enter. You can then access "Distributed by BBC TV Enterprises logo" (0:13) -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with William Russell, Carole Ann Ford and Verity Lambert (with English subtitles)
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Extras:"Remembering The Aztecs" documentary
"Designing The Aztecs" documentary
"Restoring The Aztecs" featurette
"The Story of Cortez, Montezuma and the Aztecs" 1970 Blue Peter feature
Arabic soundtrack for Episode 4
"Making Cocoa" with Tlotoxl and Tonila animated featurette
Random Introductions by Tlotoxl, Tonila and Ixta
TARDIS-cam footage (from the Dr Who website)
Photo Gallery
On Screen Production Notes -
Subtitles:English
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:9397810061491
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Easter eggs:Go to the Special Features menu and highlight the Intro Sequences option and press Left to reveal a Doctor Who logo. Press Enter from a very old BBC Enterprises World logo.
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OVERALL: Draw
Between the S.E releases for additional extras. Though R1 is a PAL > NTSC conversion.
An original R1 release is also available. -
CUTS:
- R1 Special Edition America- Warner Home Video - No cuts (99:06 NTSC)
- R2 United Kingdom- BBC - No cuts
- R2 Special Edition United Kingdom- 2 entertain Video - No cuts (99:06 PAL)
- R4 Australia- Roadshow Home Entertainment - No cuts
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Comparison added by Adrian_Busby on 19/07/02
Comparison last updated by Rick_Curzon on 19/08/23UPDATE LOG:
7/1/14: Addition of the R1 SE.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
01/07/15: R2 UK SE added.
09/22/16: Added ASIN link for R1.
20/08/23: Tidyup.
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