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Doctor Who: Season 15 (TV) (Blu-ray) (1977-78)
The fifteenth season of the venerable sci-fi classic and the fourth starring Tom Baker.Director: Gerald Blake, Derrick Goodwin, Pennant Roberts, Paddy Russell, George Spenton-Foster, Norman Stewart
Year of Copyright: 1977-78
Year of Production: 1977-78
OVERALL: Blu-ray ALL-
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Extras:DISC ONE: Horror of Fang Rock
Episodes (Play All - 95:32):
- "Part One" (24:13)
- "Part Two" (24:13)
- "Part Three" (23:15)
- "Part Four" (23:51)
(1.) Audio commentary by Louise Jameson, John Abbott and Terrance Dicks (2005)
(2.) Audio commentary on "Part Two" and "Part Four" by actor Tom Baker and moderated by Toby Hadoke (2024)
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"Inside the Lighthouse: Making Horror of Fang Rock" 2023 documentary (42:41)
"Behind the Sofa: Horror of Fang Rock" 2023 featurette (34:30)
"Terrance Dicks: Fact & Fiction" 2005 featurette (36:05)
"Paddy Russell: A Life in Television" 2024 featurette featuring 2005 interview (14:05)
Denys Fisher Toy Advert (1:10):
- Advert (0:33)
- Louise Jameson on the Leela Doll (0:37)
Horror of Fang Rock Trails & Continuity, BBC1 September 1977 (2:08)
Horror of Fang Rock: Photo Gallery (4:13)
Audio Archive:
- Tom Baker and Louise Jameson on Pebble Mill at One 25.5.1977 (2:03)
BD-ROM:
- Transmission Camera Scripts: Parts 1-4 - 216 pages
- Production Document Archive - 289 pages
- Studio Floor Plan - 1 page
- Radio Times Material - 6 pages
- Doctor Who Annual 1979 - 59 pages
- Season 15 BBC Enterprises Sales Sheets - 26 pages
- Season 15 Programme-as-Broadcast Information - 66 pages
- BBC Enterprises Doctor Who Sales Brochure - 13 pages
DISC TWO: The Invisible Enemy
Episodes (Play All - 93:07):
- "Part One" (23:11)
- "Part Two" (25:15)
- "Part Three" (23:17)
- "Part Four" (21:24)
Audio Commentary with Louise Jameson, John Leeson, Bob Baker and Mat Irvine (2008)
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"Dreams and Fantasy: Making The Invisible Enemy" 2008 documentary (20:35)
"Behind the Sofa: The Invisible Enemy" 2024 featurette (32:03)
"Studio Sweepings" 1977 behind-the-scenes footage (20:32)
"Visual Effect: The Modelwork of The Invisible Enemy Presented by Mat Irvine" 2008 featurette (16:25)
"Blue Peter" excerpt broadcast Monday 10.10.1977 (4:31)
"John Leeson at the 50th Anniversary Celebration" 2024 featurette featuring a 2013 interview (10:37)
The Invisible Enemy Trails & Continuity: BBC1 October 1977, July-August 1978 (5:26)
Coming Soon: Image of the Fendahl (1:06)
The Invisible Enemy Photo Gallery (10:11)
BD-ROM:
- Camera Scripts: Parts 1-4 - 231 pages
- Production Document Archive - 310 pages
- Studio Floor Plan - 1 pages lan Scoones' VFX - Storyboards - 4 pages
- Radio Times Material - 15 pages
- Blue Peter: K9 Appearance Production - Documentation - 10 pages
DISC THREE: Image of the Fendahl
Episodes (Play All - 94:25):
- "Part One" (24:40)
- "Part Two" (24:47)
- "Part Three" (24:24)
- "Part Four" (20:34)
Audio commentary by Tom Baker, Louise Jameson, Wanda Ventham and Edward Arthur (2007)
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"After Image" 2008 documentary (26:21)
"Behind the Sofa: Image of the Fendahl" 2024 featurette (31:04)
"Hammer Horror" 2007 featurette (13:06)
"Tom Talks: Season 15" 2024 featurette featuring a 2022 interview (36:25)
Image of the Fendahl Deleted & Extended Scenes (11:28):
- Part 1: Hiker Lost in Fetch Wood (Alternate Take)
- Part 1: Hiker is Killed (Extended Scene)
- Part 1: TARDIS Lands (Extended Scene, Black Sections for Cow Inserts)
- Part 1: Meeting Ted Moss (Extended Scene)
- Part 1: Paralysis (Deleted Scene)
- Part 2: The Doctor Escapes (Extended with Original Production Soundtrack)
- Part 2: The Doctor Enters Fetch Priory (Deleted Scene)
- Part 3: The Doctor and Leela Leave for the TARDIS (Deleted Scene)
- Part 3: The Doctor and Leela Arrive at the TARDIS (Deleted Scene)
- Part 3: Van Arrives at the Priory (Extended Scene)
- Part 3: The Doctor and Leela Head Back to the Priory (Extended Sequence, Notice Louise Jameson's Coat!)
- Part 4: The Doctor and Leela Run from the Priory (Extended Scene)
- Part 4: Implosion Sequence (Sequenced Differently)
- Part 4: Aftermath (Original Take & Unused Second Take)
Emu's Broadcasting Company (EBC1) BBC1 (11:33):
- Doctor Emu Meets the Deadly Dustbins, 12 November 1976
- The Return of the Deadly Dustbins, 14 November 1977
Image of the Fendahl Trails & Continuity: BBC1 October-November 1977 (2:11)
Image of the Fendahl Photo Gallery (8:18)
Coming Soon: The Sun Makers (1:10)
BD-ROM:
- Rehearsal Scripts: Parts 1-4 - 209 pages
- Camera Scripts: Parts 1-4 - 197 pages
- Production Document Archive - 377 pages
- Radio Times Material - 6 pages
DISC FOUR: The Sun Makers
Episodes (Play All - 100:00):
- "Part One" (25:01)
- "Part Two" (25:00)
- "Part Three" (25:00)
- "Part Four" (24:59)
Audio commentary with actors Tom Baker and Michael Keating, actress Louise Jameson and director Pennant Roberts (2011)
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"Louise Jameson in Conversation" 2024 documentary featuring a 2020 interview conducted by Matthew Sweet (73:18)
"Running from the Tax Man: The Making of the Sun Makers" 2011 documentary (24:49)
"Behind the Sofa: The Sun Makers" 2024 featurette (32:54)
Outtakes (0:34)
The Sun Makers Trails & Continuity: BBC1, November-December 1977 (5:06)
The Sun Makers Photo Gallery (6:38)
BD-ROM-
- Camera Scripts: Parts 1-4 - 185 pages
- Pennant Roberts' Camera Script: Block 1 - 104 pages
- Pennant Roberts' Camera Script: Block 2 - 101 pages
- Production Document Archive - 272 pages
- Radio Times Material - 12 pages
DISC FIVE: Underworld
Episodes (Play All - 89:16):
- "Part One" (22:37)
- "Part Two" (21:19)
- "Part Three" (22:23)
- "Part Four" (22:57)
Audio commentary with actors Tom Baker and Louise Jameson and co-writer Bob Baker (2010)
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"Into the Unknown: The Making of Underworld" 2010 documentary (30:44)
"Behind the Sofa: Underworld" 2024 featurette (31:03)
"Underworld: In Studio" 2010 featurette (17:29)
"Doctor Who: Underworld" expanded 1977 studio footage (48:14)
1978 Doctor Who Exhibition Rushes (8:20)
Underworld Trails & Continuity: BBC1, January 1978 (2:19)
Coming Soon: The Invasion of Time (1:04)
Underworld Photo Gallery (7:52)
BD-ROM:
- Transmission Camera Scripts: Parts 1-4 - 271 pages
- Production Document Archive - 95 pages
- Studio Floor Plan - 1 page
- Mitch Mitchell's Video Effects Storyboards - 66 pages
- Radio Times Material - 9 pages
DISC SIX: The Invasion of Time
Episodes (Play All - 149:52):
- "Part One" (25:21)
- "Part Two" (25:05)
- "Part Three" (25:06)
- "Part Four" (23:33)
- "Part Five" (25:00)
- "Part Six" (25:47)
(1.) Audio commentary with Louise Jameson, John Leeson, Anthony Read and Matt Irvine (2008)
(2.) Audio commentary on "Part Four" and "Part Six" by actor Tom Baker and moderated by Toby Hadoke (2024)
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"Out of Time" 2008 documentary (16:53)
"Behind the Sofa: The Invasion of Time" 2024 featurette (33:27)
"Doctor Who Stories: Louise Jameson" 2024 featurette with a 2003 interview (17:21)
"The Rise and Fall of Gallifrey" 2008 featurette (9:58)
"The Elusive David Agnew" 2008 featurette (5:17)
Deleted Scenes (5:56)
"Scene Around Six" 1978 TV excerpt (7:35)
"The Final Battle" 2024 featurette (6:49):
- Play with 2.0 Stereo
- Play with 5.1
- Play with Dolby Atmos
The Invasion of Time Trails & Continuity: BBC1, February-March 1978 (3:45)
DVD Easter Egg (Colin Mapson on the crown of Rassilon from 2008) (1:05)
The Invasion of Time Photo Gallery (10:02)
Coming Soon: The Key to Time (1:30)
BD-ROM:
- Camera Scripts: Parts 1-6 - 439 pages Videogram - Editing Script - 215 pages
- Production Document Archive - 540 pages
- Radio Times Material - 7 pages
DISC SEVEN: Bonus Disc
"Darkness & Light: The Life of Graham Williams" 2023 documentary (97:26)
"The Panopticon Archive with Louise Jameson & John Leeson at Hotel Leofric, Coventry 21st September 1997" 2024 featurette featuring 1997 interviews conducted by John Molyneux (29:12)
"Louise Jameson, Katy Manning & Sophie Aldred at the 50th Anniversary Celebration" 2024 featurette featuring 2013 interviews (33:09)
"The Merseyside Doctor Who Appreciation Society Local Group: Monstercon 2 Convention November 1st 1986" 2024 featurette featuring 1986 interviews conducted by Nicholas Pegg (59:19)
Studio Clocks (Season 15) (12:01)
Audio Archive:
- Louise Jameson on Hopscotch (1978) (10:03) -
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 (48kHz) (all)
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:5051561005848
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Notes:In a special digipack encased in a hard card box.
Comes with:
- A 28-page liner notes booklet "A New Hope: Welcome to Season 15" by Pete McTighe.
- A6-page advertising booklet showcasing other BBC Doctor Who products.
Extras missing from the original DVDs:
- "The Antique Doctor Who Show: Kensington Hall, Saturday 6 November 1993" (Broadcast Friday 12.11.1993) (4:49) (Horror of Fang Rock)
- "Larry Grayson's Generation Game" 1978 excerpt (1:16) (Easter Egg on The Invisible Enemy)
- "The Doctor's Composer: Dudley Simpson, Part 2 - 1970-79" 2011 featurette (18:06) (The Sun Makers)
- Coming Soon: The Invisible Enemy / K-9 & Company: A Girl's Best Friend (1:17) (The Invasion of Time) -
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OVERALL: Blu-ray ALL
The only version we currently have specifications for.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray ALL The Collection: Season 15 Limited Edition United Kingdom- BBC - No cuts (622:12 - 25fps)
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Comparison added by Rick_Curzon on 19/03/24
Comparison last updated by Rick_Curzon on 19/03/24UPDATE LOG:
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