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Doctor Who: Season 2 (TV) (Blu-ray) (1964-65)
The second season of the venerable scifi classic and the second starring William Hartnell.Director: Christopher Barry, Douglas Camfield, Richard Martin, Mervyn Pinfield
Year of Copyright: 1964-65
Year of Production: 1964-65
OVERALL: Blu-ray ALL-
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Extras:DISC ONE: Planet of Giants
Episodes (Play All - 73:40):
- 1. "Planet of Giants" (23:12)
- 2. "Dangerous Journey" (23:48)
- 3. "Crisis" (26:40)
Audio commentary by Brian Hodgson, Sonia Markham, Clive Doig, David Tilley and moderated Mark Ayres (2012)
Information Text
Arabic audio in DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
"William Russell in Conversation" 2022 featurette containing a 2018 interview conducted by Matthew Sweet (49:17)
"Rediscovering the Urge to Live” 2012 documentary (8:30)
Reconstruction "Crisis" (the original Episode Three) (28:04)
Reconstruction "The Urge to Live" (the original Episode Four) (24:34)
Planet of Giants: Photo Gallery (3:32)
BD-ROM:
- Rehearsal Script: Episode 1 - 39 pages
- Camera Scripts (Transmitted Version): Episodes 2 & 3 - 87 pages
- Camera Scripts (Original 4-Part Version): Episodes 3 & 4 - 97 pages
- Production Document Archive - 134 pages
- Episode 3 Studio Floor Plan - 1 page
- Design Drawings - 3 pages
- Radio Times Material - 14 pages
- Doctor Who Annual 1966 - 79 pages
- Doctor Who Annual 1966 Document Archive - 21 pages
- Season 2 BBC Enterprises Sales Sheets - 41 pages
DISC TWO: The Dalek Invasion of Earth
Episodes (Play All - 149:03):
- 1. "World's End" (23:48)
- 2. "The Daleks" (24:25)
- 3. "Day of Reckoning" (26:55)
- 4. "The End of Tomorrow" (23:29)
- 5. "The Waking Ally" (24:36)
- 6. "Flashpoint" (25:38)
Audio commentary with Carole Ann Ford (3-6), William Russell (2, 4-6), Verity Lambert (1-4, 6) and Richard Martin (1-6) moderated by Gary Russell (1-6) (2003)
Information Text Commentary
CGI Effects Sequences (1:12)
Option to play all 6 episodes with new CGI Effects
Optional enhanced audio on episodes 2-6
"Future Memories: Making the Dalek Invasion of Earth" 2003 documentary (45:24)
"Behind the Sofa: The Dalek Invasion of Earth" 2022 featurette (32:52)
"Future Visions" 2003 featurette (17:49)
"Suddenly Susan" 2012 featurette (15:19)
"Talking Daleks” 2003 featurette (10:30)
"Now and Then: The Locations of The Dalek Invasion of Earth" 2003 featurette (6:58)
"Script to Screen" 2003 featurette (6:03)
Audio Archive:
- "Whatever Happened to ... Susan Foreman?" 1993 radio play (26:24)
Carole Ann Ford's 8mm Colour Rehearsal Film footage (1:43)
DVD Intro & Easter Eggs (2:25)
- Dalek Introduction to The Dalek Invasion of Earth (0:37)
- Sid Slither roaring (0:29)
- Sid's Date: Sid Slither contemplates and imagines himself having a date (0:48)
- Message from the Daleks (0:31)
BBC Trailers (2:16)
The Dalek Invasion of Earth: Photo Gallery (3:55)
Coming Soon: The Rescue & The Romans (1:15)
BD-ROM:
- Camera Scripts: Episodes 1-6 - 272 pages
- Production Document Archive - 115 pages
- Episode 6 Studio Floor Plan - 1 page
- Radio Times Material - 35 pages
- John Cura's Tele-Snaps - 3 pages
DISC THREE: The Rescue
Episodes (Play All - 49:54):
- 1. "The Powerful Enemy" (25:14)
- 2. "Desperate Measures" (24:40)
Information Text
Audio commentary by Raymond Cusick, William Russell, Christopher Barry moderated by Toby Hadoke (2008)
"Maureen O'Brien in Conversation" 2022 interview conducted by Matthew Sweet (73:41)
"Behind the Sofa: The Rescue" 2022 featurette (32:56)
"Mounting the Rescue" 2009 documentary (21:54)
"The Storyteller" 2022 season 2 trailer (6:24)
The Rescue: Photo Gallery (4:11)
DVD-ROM:
- Draft Script (Doctor Who & Tanni): Episode 1 - 21 pages
- Camera Scripts: Episodes 1 & 2 - 108 pages
- Production Document Archive - 211 pages
- Episodes 1 & 2 Studio Floor Plans - 2 pages
- Design Drawings - 11 pages
- Radio Times Material - 6 pages
- John Cura's Tele-Snaps - 4 pages
DISC FOUR: The Romans
Episodes (Play All - 97:06):
- 1. "The Slave Traders" (24:17)
- 2. "All Roads Lead to Rome" (23:15)
- 3. "Conspiracy" (26:23)
- 4. "Inferno" (23:11)
Audio commentary by Nick Evans (1), Barry Jackson (1-2), William Russell (1-4), Christopher Barry (1-4) and Raymond Cusick (4) moderated by Toby Hadoke (2008)
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"What Has 'The Romans' Ever Done for Us?" 2009 documentary (34:07)
"Behind the Sofa: The Romans" 2022 featurette (33:11)
"Dennis Spooner: Wanna Write a Television Series?" 2009 featurette (17:47)
"Roma Parva" 2008 featurette (2:34)
"Blue Peter" (excerpt from Thursday 4.1.1973) (7:15)
The Romans: Photo Gallery (3:48)
BD-ROM:
- Camera Scripts: Episodes 1-4 - 232 pages
- Production Document Archive - 294 pages
- Episodes 1 & 2 Studio Floor Plans - 2 pages
- Design Drawing - 1 page
- Radio Times Material - 8 pages
- John Cura's Tele-Snaps - 8 pages
DISC FIVE: The Web Planet
Episodes (Play All - 146:58):
- 1. "The Web Planet" (23:59)
- 2. "The Zarbi" (23:22)
- 3. "Escape to Danger" (22:56)
- 4. "Crater of Needles" (25:52)
- 5. "Invasion" (26:10)
- 6. "The Centre" (24:34)
Audio commentary with Richard Martin (1-2, 6), Verity Lambert (1, 3, 6), William Russell (1, 3, 5-6) and Martin Jarvis (4-6) moderated Gary Russell (1-6) (2005)
Information Text
"Tales of Isop" 2005 documentary (37:51)
"Behind the Sofa: The Web Planet" 2022 featurette (31:41)
Audio Archive:
- "The Lair of Zarbi Supremo" 2005 audio adventure read by William Russell from a story in the first Doctor Who annual (56:46)
Studio Clock for "The Web Planet" (0:25)
The Web Planet: Photo Gallery (5:32)
BD-ROM:
- Camera Scripts: Episodes 1-6 - 177 pages
- Production Document Archive - 378 pages
- Episode 1, 2, 4-6 Studio Floor Plans - 5 pages
- Radio Times Material - 12 pages
- John Cura's Tele-Snaps - 5 pages
DISC SIX: The Crusade
Episodes: With Telesnap Reconstructions (Play All - 97:15):
- 1. "The Lion" (24:53)
- 2. "The Knight of Jaffa" (telesnap reconstruction) (23:33)
- 3. "The Wheel of Fortune" (24:53)
- 4. "The Warlords" (telesnap reconstruction) (23:56)
Episodes: Existing Episodes Only (Play All - 49:46):
- 1. "The Lion" (24:53)
- 3. "The Wheel of Fortune" (24:53)
Episodes: With 1999 William Russell Links (Play All - 54:06):
- Link #1: Introduction to "Episode One" (2:03)
- 1. "The Lion" (24:53)
- Link #2: Summary of "Episode Two" (1:29)
- 3. "The Wheel of Fortune" (24:53)
- Link #3: Coda summarising "Episode Four" (1:48)
Audio commentary on "The Lion" with fans Paul Scones, Neil Lambess, Bruce Grenville and moderator Toby Hadoke (2022)
Audio commentary for "The Wheel of Fortune" with Julian Glover and moderator Gary Russell (2004)
Reconstructions of "The Knight of Jaffa" and "The Warlords" with optional narration and descriptive subtitles
Information Text
Optional narration for Episodes 2 & 4
"Looking for David with Toby Hadoke" 2022 documentary (60:55)
"The Panopticon Archive: Carole Ann Ford & Jacqueline Hill with Adrienne Hill & Michael Craze At Novotel, Hammersmith 6th April 1985" DWASocial V 6.4.1985 interview panel (57:14)
1999 William Russell Links (5:20):
- Introduction to "Episode One" (2:03)
- Summary of "Episode Two" (1:29)
- Coda summarising "Episode Four" (1:48)
The Hartnell Years Excerpts: Sylvester McCoy introduces "The Wheel of Fortune" (0:52)
Studio Clock for Episode 3 (0:28)
The Crusade: Photo Gallery (7:10)
Telesnaps Gallery:
- "The Knight of Jaffa" (5:06)
- "The Warlords" (4:46)
Coming Soon: The Space Museum & The Chase (1:52)
BD-ROM:
- Camera Scripts: Episodes 1-4 - 172 pages
- Production Document Archive - 7 pages
- Radio Times Material - 10 pages
- John Cura's Tele-Snaps - 6 pages
DISC SEVEN: The Space Museum
Episodes (Play All - 91:37):
- 1. "The Space Museum" (23:44)
- 2. "The Dimensions of Time" (22:02)
- 3. "The Search" (23:34)
- 4. "The Final Phase" (22:17)
Audio commentary with Maureen O'Brien (1-4), Glyn Jones (1-4), William Russell (1, 3-4) moderated by Peter Purves (1-4) (2009)
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"Doctor Who and the Collectors, Part One: The 1960s" 2022 documentary (22:07)
"Defending the Museum with Robert Shearman" 2009 featurette (9:29)
BBC Continuity for "The Space Museum" (0:10)
The Space Museum: Photo Gallery (4:27)
BD-ROM:
- Rehearsal Scripts: Episodes 1-4 - 141 pages
- Camera Script : Episodes 1-4 - 181 pages
- Production Document Archive - 30 pages
- Radio Times Material - 10 pages
DISC EIGHT: The Chase
Episodes (Play All - 148:14):
- 1. "The Executioners" (25:27)
- 2. "The Death of Time" (23:37)
- 3. "Flight Through Eternity" (25:20)
- 4. "Journey into Terror" (23:52)
- 5. "The Death of Doctor Who" (23:30)
- 6. "The Planet of Decision" (26:28)
Audio Commentary with Maureen O'Brien (1-2, 4-6), William Russell (1-2, 5-6), Richard Martin (1, 3-6) moderated by Peter Purves (2009)
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"Behind the Sofa: The Chase" 2022 featurette (31:13)
"Daleks! Conquer and Destroy" 2009 featurette (22:39)
"Daleks Beyond the Screen" 2009 featurette (21:57)
"Mary Celeste and Other Maritime Mysteries" 2011 featurette (18:03)
"Last Stop White City" 2009 featurette (13:16)
"The Thrill of the Chase with Richard Martin" 2009 featurette (10:26)
"ENTER +++ ENTER +++ ZERO +++ STOP" 2009 featurette (2:50)
"The Wayne & Shuster Show: The Machine That Conquered the World, Based on the Hit Broadway Musical ... Hello Dalek!" 4.9.1965 excerpt (14:06)
"Give-a-Show Slides" (12:15)
"The Chase: Photo Gallery" (4:48)
Coming Soon: The Time Meddler (1:05)
BD-ROM:
- Camera Scripts: Episodes 1-6 - 185 pages
- Production Document Archive - 436 pages
- Episodes 1-6 & Ealing Filming Studio Floor Plans - 7 pages
- Design Drawings - 6 pages
- Radio Times Material - 11 pages
- Doctor Who & The Daleks Sweet Cigarette Cards - 125 pages
DISC NINE: The Time Meddler
Episodes (Play All - 97:49):
- 1. "The Watcher" (24:10)
- 2. "The Meddling Monk" (25:20)
- 3. "A Battle of Wits" (24:16)
- 4. "Checkmate" (24:03)
Audio commentary with producer Verity Lambert, designer Barry Newberry, story editor Donald Tosh and Peter Purves moderated by Clayton Hickman (2007)
Information Text
"Flight Through Eternity: The Story of Season 2" 2022 documentary (46:10)
"Behind the Sofa: The Time Meddler" 2022 featurette (30:16)
"The Time Meddler Restoration: Before & After" 2008 featurette (4:54)
"The Time Meddler, Episode Four: The Lost Twelve Seconds" 2008 featurette (1:05)
The Time Meddler: Trails & Continuities BBC2 - January 1992 (3:12)
The Time Meddler: Photo Gallery (3:12)
Coming Soon: Galaxy Four (0:59)
BD-ROM:
- Camera Scripts: Episodes 1-4 - 186 pages
- Production Document Archive - 225 pages
- Episodes 1-4 Studio Floor Plans - 4 pages
- Radio Times Material - 14 pages
- John Cura's Tele-Snaps - 4 pages -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:1080i50 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Special Case
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Notes:In a special digipack encased in a hard card box.
Comes with a 36-page liner notes booklet "A Future Secured" by Pete McTighe.
Extras from the DVD editions that are missing:
- "The Lambert Tapes: The Doctor" 2012 featurette (14:01) (Planet of Giants)
- "Girls! Girls! Girls!: The 1960s" 2009 featurette (17:41) (The Romans)
- Spanish sound track on Episode 6: "The Centre" (The Web Planet)
- "My Grandfather, the Doctor" 2009 featurette (10:05) (The Space Museum)
- "A Holiday for the Doctor" 2009 featurette (14:02) (The Space Museum)
- "Cusick in Cardiff" 2009 featurette (12:46) (The Chase)
- "Follow That Dalek" (8mm home movie footage from 1967 of the Shawcraft workshop with optional info text) (12:01) (The Chase)
- "Shawcraft: The Original Monster Makers" 2009 featurette (17:01) (The Chase)
- "Stripped for Action, the Story of Doctor Who Comics: The First Doctor" 2008 featurette (16:06) (The Time Meddler)
- Verity Lambert Obituary (10 text pages) (The Time Meddler)
- Verity Lambert: Photo Gallery (2:13) (The Time Meddler) -
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OVERALL: Blu-ray ALL
The only version we're currently aware of.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray ALL The Collection: Season 2 Limited Edition United Kingdom- BBC - No cuts (951:36 - 25fps)
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Comparison added by Rick_Curzon on 04/12/22
Comparison last updated by Rick_Curzon on 04/12/22UPDATE LOG:
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