The Dalek War Box Set is released on DVD this month and it includes two stories from the Third Doctors era -
The Frontier In Space and
Planet Of The Daleks. This is also a special release mainly because Episode Three of
Planet Of The Daleks has been re-colourised and is finally viewable in its full glory just for this release. If that's not enough the 4 disc set also comes packed with special features (as listed below).
The story is also kind of singular between the two set of episodes as
Frontier In Space Leads on to
Planet Of The Daleks. Ive not seen the first as of yet but that will all change once I head on down to the shops and get my hands on a set. A fine addition to any collection (so I'm told).
Synopsis
This collection features the entire 'Dalek War' storyline from 1973, starring Jon Pertwee as The Doctor. Features the following episodes: 'Frontier In Space' and 'Planet Of The Daleks'.
Special Features:
Frontier in Space (Disc 1 - Episodes)
• Commentary - With actor Katy Manning, producer Barry Letts and script editor Terrance Dicks, moderated by Clayton Hickman.
• Programme Subtitles
• Subtitle Production Notes
Frontier in Space (Disc 2 - Extras)
• Perfect Scenario: Lost Frontier - In the far future, the remaining population of an oxygen-depleted planet Earth lies in enforced stasis in The Field of Dreams, their minds kept active through the work of scenariosmiths. Looking for ideas to help him re-connect to his captive audience, Zed, a young scenariosmith, turns to the world of Doctor Who for inspiration… Featuring interviews with actors Katy Manning, Janet Fielding, Vera Fusek and Michael Hawkins, producer Barry Letts, script editor Terrance Dicks, visual effects designers John Friedlander and Mat Irvine. With Rich Batsford, Mick Broster, Tony Broster, Henry Dunn and Paul Ewing, and the voices of Steve Broster, David Harley and Cathryn Miller.
• The Space War - Cast and crew look back at the making of the story.
• Roger Delgado: The Master - A biography of actor Roger Delgado, most famous for playing the Doctor's arch-nemesis The Master from his introduction in 1971 until his tragic death two years later. Featuring previously unseen photographs, rare excerpts from his many BBC TV appearances and interviews with those who knew and loved him.
• Stripped for Action: The Third Doctor - The ongoing series looking at the Doctor's comic book adventures reaches his third incarnation.
• Photo Galley
• Coming Soon
• PDF Material
Planet of the Daleks (Disc 1)
Since the mid-seventies, episode three of this story has only been available as a 16mm monochrome film recording, but for this DVD release it has been returned to full colour using a brand new process.
• Commentary - With actors Katy Manning, Prentice Hancock and Tim Preece, producer Barry Letts and script editor Terrance Dicks.
• Programme Subtitles
• Subtitle Production Notes
Planet of the Daleks (Disc 2)
• Perfect Scenario: The End of Dreams - Continuing his search for inspiration, scenariosmith Zed resumes his studies of twentieth century television's Doctor Who. What he finds will have a profound effect on the lives of all of the remaining sleepers in The Field of Dreams… Featuring interviews with actors Katy Manning, Jane How, Janet Fielding, Bernard Horsfall and Tim Preece, producer Barry Letts, script editor Terrance Dicks. With Rich Batsford, Mick Broster, Tony Broster and Paul Ewing, and the voices of Steve Broster, David Harley and Cathryn Miller.
• The Rumble in the Jungle - Cast and crew look back at the making of the story.
• Multi-colourisation - A look at the colour restoration of episode three.
• Stripped for Action: The Daleks - The ongoing series looking at the Doctor's comic book adventures focuses on his deadliest foes - the Daleks!
• Blue Peter - Two items from the childrens' magazine programme, featuring an appeal for any information on the theft of two Daleks from the BBC and their subsequent return.
• Photo Galley
• Coming Soon
• PDF Material
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