November 18th, 2013
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Doctor Who Day of The Doctor DVD
Please note An adventure in space and time is now NOT included as it has been given a separate release.
The Doctors embark on their greatest adventure in this 50th anniversary special. In 2013, something terrible is awakening in London’s National Gallery; in 1562, a murderous plot is afoot in Elizabethan England; and somewhere in space, an ancient battle reaches its devastating conclusion. All of reality is at stake as the Doctor’s own dangerous past comes back to haunt him.
Written by Steven Moffat, Directed by Nick Hurran, Executive produced by Steven Moffat and Faith Penhale, Produced by Marcus Wilson,
Additional content includes:
- The Last Day – exclusive mini episode
- The Night of the Doctor – Day of the Doctor prequel starring Paul McGann
- Doctor Who Explained
- Behind the lens
- Early trailer
- 50 year trailer.
The disc also contains English subtitles for the hard of hearing, audio description and audio navigation.
The main feature contains a 5.1 soundtrack.
Starring Matt Smith, David Tennant, Jenna Coleman with Billie Piper and John Hurt, the Doctor Who 50th anniversary special will be titled The Day of the Doctor, and has been confirmed as feature length, with 75 minutes of adventure.
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whotoys
November 4th, 2014 - 8:27amlol
Morlu
December 30th, 2013 - 10:15amI wait until the complete series box set comes out which include xmas specials rather than get things in parts or separately. Wonder if series 8 box set would include the 50th special as well as the 2013 xmas special?
I Froze Gallifrey
December 30th, 2013 - 10:17amNo, it definitely won’t.
I Froze Gallifrey
December 8th, 2013 - 1:31pmMy name and gravatar tie in with this episode/ DVD.
gallifrey falls no more
December 13th, 2013 - 4:45pmcool
Rob C
December 6th, 2013 - 10:25pmDoes anyone know how much this is in HMV?
Johnny
December 9th, 2013 - 10:17am£12.
callum simmons
December 3rd, 2013 - 10:05pmDoes anyone else have any audio issues on the blu ray as my audio when I watch the blu ray in 2D distorts more whooshier wispier effects like the helicopter at the beginning is so distorted it is almost impossible to hear. The Tardis sounds terrible like the landing sound sounds so distorted that it sounds like it is being sick! The time fissures also are not clear at all. It’s a bit of a shame as most of the audio is fine just a few sound fx are bad. No idea whether its just mine or everyone’s then I know whether or not to send it back.
luge
December 4th, 2013 - 10:01amThe suspicion is it’s to do with the badly done 4% slow down, which requires audio processing – pitch correction.
gordon
December 6th, 2013 - 9:44amthere is a few people complaining about the audio
Mark
December 6th, 2013 - 4:40pmYes the slow down is noticeable and has left a sluggish feel to it with poor audio. Very disappointing.
Fletch
December 8th, 2013 - 11:59pmYES!
I watched the bluray for the first time last night in 2D and was disappointed with the audio. It sounded to my ears like it was encoded at a low bitrate or something. I noticed it straight away, especially the scene with the helicopter. I thought perhaps they’d tried to squeeze too much onto one disc. Most bluray editions that include 2D and 3D versions of a feature usually have two discs.
Disappointing.
GallifreyanKnight
December 3rd, 2013 - 6:16pmYou know, I honestly would’ve expected the BBC to go the “limited edition” route with this.
Like, packing it full of exclusive bonus features…
Or putting it in a limited edition blu-ray steelbook.
But no. It’s extremely basic.
The only version that I’ve seen that could be a “limited edition”, was the US release that includes a lenticular slipcase and trading cards.
Didn’t even get those in the UK!
Would’ve liked for the intros that were played at the cinema to be included too. 🙁
Pretty lackluster blu-ray release, if you ask me.
gordon
December 6th, 2013 - 9:47amThey will probably save the extras for the specials boxset which will no doubt happen next year.
The Saviour of Gallifrey
December 3rd, 2013 - 4:29pmJust realised I own a prop replica from The Dy of the Doctor, my inhaler!
pwilc1967
December 4th, 2013 - 12:19pmI got a toffee tin from Planet of Fear and a TV remote from Caves of Androzani
Anonymous
December 4th, 2013 - 3:28pmWhat replica?
CyberGuy500
December 3rd, 2013 - 4:29pmI’m disappointed that The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot and An Adventure in Space and Time isn’t included but it is still a good set.
Johnny
December 6th, 2013 - 1:29pm“An Adventure in Space and Time” has been released on it’s own as it’s not aimed specifically at the Doctor Who fans market but is also of interest other demographics.
The Saviour of Gallifrey
December 6th, 2013 - 1:39pmI see what you did there!
Pwilc1967
December 3rd, 2013 - 10:05amBonus UV copy. That was pleasant surprise
Shane McEntee
December 3rd, 2013 - 6:59pmBut its SD and kind of pointless since if you rip the disk yourself you’ll get a far superior video file. Would rather more extra features over UV.
The Saviour of Gallifrey
December 2nd, 2013 - 7:51pmSeems everyone’s getting it today apart from people like me who spent £7 on same day delivery! Not happy!
The Saviour of Gallifrey
December 3rd, 2013 - 1:53pmOh we’ll at least it came today! woop! And it’s the 3D Bluray. Bigger woop!
nichloas r
December 3rd, 2013 - 10:51pmme to im still waiting for my copy of andventure in time I space aswell wich I got from amazon.
HalfPintOfInnes
December 2nd, 2013 - 7:49pmPicked this up today from HMV, came with the 50th anniversary keychain too which I have already clipped onto my car keys, gonna watch the DVD later I think, nice to see a digital copy and BBC Shop voucher included aswell! Well worth £10!
Nathan
December 2nd, 2013 - 7:01pmbought this DVD at Tesco’s today for £10. Just need to find the time to watch it again…
itew
December 2nd, 2013 - 9:02amSeems the blu ray version is weirdly slowed down, increasing the running time and leaving the picture juddery. Any word on whether the DVD is the correct speed/running time?
Cpl Hicks
December 2nd, 2013 - 7:52pmWatched mine twice now and picture was excellent
ianzygon
December 2nd, 2013 - 8:21pmTry a firmware update on blu Ray player. Usually cures disc problems.
Mark
December 6th, 2013 - 4:39pmIt is slowed down (approx 4% apparently) – you’ll see the running time on the box says 76 mins, but when you watch the Blu Ray it is around 79-80 mins. They reduced the blu ray to 24 fps – something to do with technical requirements for 1080 and 3D. However this has just left it feeling slow and affecting the audio also. Real shame as picture quality itself is good.
Alex Noonan
December 1st, 2013 - 9:12pmGuys!!! Should I buy this or wait for a 2013 Specials boxset?? It hardly seems likely they’ll do one considering it’d only be two episodes?
HELP ME!!!!
A New Dalek Paradigm
December 1st, 2013 - 9:32pmPersonally I’m going to wait to see if they release a set next year with this, Adventure and Time of the Doctor all together. If it turns out they don’t I’ll buy them all separately when, hopefully, they’ll be at a cheaper price.
Anonymous
November 26th, 2013 - 6:37pmWhy no five(ish) doctors that was amazing it should be on here but it’s not
Pwilc1967
December 3rd, 2013 - 10:03amYeah. This needs to be released
Pwilc1967
December 3rd, 2013 - 10:04amNot even on the iTunes package 🙁
US fan
November 26th, 2013 - 10:57amWhere’s the “Five(ish) Doctors: Reboot” special? This compliments the main special by explaining where the other doctors were.
AlzieWhozie
November 25th, 2013 - 8:07amI’m going to be more than happy to buy this and “Adventure” – loads of extras on both and both deserving their own releases, IMHO.
As for Day of the Daleks – I’m no big fan of “the Moff”, but IMHO again, he pulled it off – I loved it and trying not to do any spoilers, there were many lump in the throat moments, even more so on the two times that I’ve re-watched it. Can’t wait for the DVD and to own my own bit of telly history.
KRYNOIDY
November 24th, 2013 - 7:18pmNo Five-ish Doctors reboot?
Johnny
November 25th, 2013 - 8:23amSlightly disappointed this has been left off, if I’m honest.
Harold Saxon
November 24th, 2013 - 1:24pmGOOD EXTRAS ON THERE,but i think they should sell it as a double pack with AN ADVENTURE IN SPACE & TIME.
Johnny
November 25th, 2013 - 8:24amWhy?
Personally I’m ghappy that the two are seperate releases as AAIS&T has nothing to do with the current series.
Doctor 13th
November 22nd, 2013 - 6:02pmWill the Blu-Ray 3D be a regular Blu-Ray as well? Because it seems to cheap to be a 3D Blu-Ray.
Doctor 13th
November 22nd, 2013 - 8:36pmAhh to hell with it; I’m buying it on DVD with An Adventure In Space and Time. Can’t be asked to constantly check on updates.
ag97
November 22nd, 2013 - 9:57ambooboo do you think that the day of the doctor and the adventure on space and time will be included on the complete series 8 boxset ?
booboo
November 22nd, 2013 - 10:32amno idea, perhaps not in this case
Day of the Doctors
November 22nd, 2013 - 12:36amI really like this picture.
Cyberking281
November 21st, 2013 - 7:44amI hope it comes in a slip case
Thehostproductions
November 20th, 2013 - 9:51pmGoing to get this and an adventure in space and time it would have been nice to see that doctor who the ultimate guide that was on BBC Three earlier this week