September 29th, 2014
661 comments
We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article.
Doctor Who 50TH Anniversary Edition
Press Release:
For the ultimate Doctor Who fan, a special collection of highlights from the groundbreaking 50th anniversary of Doctor Who.
The limited edition collector’s set includes the 50th anniversary special; The Day of the Doctor, Matt Smith’s Farewell; The Time of the Doctor, the Series 7 finale; The Name of the Doctor, and the Eighth Doctor’s (Paul McGann) surprise regeneration into John Hurt’s War Doctor; The Night of the Doctor.
The collection also includes an exclusive cut of the read-through of The Day of the Doctor featuring Matt Smith and David Tennant, deleted scenes, new-to-DVD cinema trails and Mark Gatiss’ award winning drama about the genesis of Doctor Who; An Adventure in Space and Time. The hilarious Five-ish Doctors – starring Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy and a host of special guests – will also be included on a DVD and Blu-ray box for the first time.
Pre-order your copy now!
- The Name of the Doctor
- The Night of the Doctor
- The Day of the Doctor
- The Time of the Doctor
- An Adventure in Space & Time
- The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot
- Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide
- The Science of Doctor Who
- Doctor Who Proms 2013
- The Last Day
- The Day of the Doctor Readthrough
- The Day of the Doctor Cinema Intros
- Deleted Scenes
- Behind the Scenes videos (Name, Day & Time)
- BBCA Documentaries: Tales from the Tardis & Farewell to Matt Smith
Categorised under: 
The Doctor Who Site
Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
Merchandise
Flickr
YouTube
merchandise FAN
September 13th, 2014 - 10:18amAudio issues or not? I’ve got it and see no signs of anything wrong. Mind you there are such fussy people out there.
Rebel Time Lord
September 13th, 2014 - 9:21amBooboo why are there different covers on the blu ray one ?
booboo
September 13th, 2014 - 10:00amits just the blurays swapped around, the box has a window in it
a42ftw
September 12th, 2014 - 9:42pmThey had one blu ray set in hmv at £40
Tommy Timelord
September 12th, 2014 - 5:26pmNO Blu-Ray 🙁
Darren
September 12th, 2014 - 5:58pmtheres 4 (atm) left on amazon if that’s any help
James
September 12th, 2014 - 4:43pmHi Booboo or anyone else, could you please tell me what the barcode for this box set is? I also need to know the series 7 limited edition DVD barcode number? If someone could help, I would much appreciate it. Thanks
the astronaut of death
September 12th, 2014 - 4:48pmi don’t know sorry
but may I ask why do you need to know
booboo
September 12th, 2014 - 4:50pmbar code for the bluray is
5051561002717
James
September 12th, 2014 - 4:54pmI don’t know if you’ve heard of the store CeX. It does second hand DVDs but to add a new DVD to the search system online, you need the barcode number. I wanted to get Series 7 Limited Edition DVD Box set BBC shop exclusive and the 50th Collector’s Edition through that store (as it’s generally A LOT cheaper) but they haven’t got them online and so need a barcode. 🙂
James
September 12th, 2014 - 4:55pmThanks Booboo,
Is that Blu-ray 50th anniversary collectors edition or series 7 limited edition? Either way, that’s great!
booboo
September 12th, 2014 - 5:07pm50th
Darren
September 12th, 2014 - 5:09pmDo you need the dvd barcode from the 50th set James cause if you do its 5051561039331
James
September 12th, 2014 - 5:14pmYes, thanks Darren. That’s a great help. On a separate note, has anyone got the series 7 Limited Edition Box Set DVD or have any idea what the barcode number is as I have literally tried everything. Unboxing videos, pictures, features lists, this website obviously as well as emails and youtube comments… Thanks
Cymon Hodson
September 12th, 2014 - 6:09pmHi James the barcode for the season 7 DVD set that was exclusive to the BBC shop is 5051561038785.
This is still available from the BBC shop if you’re interested
James
September 12th, 2014 - 9:09pmThanks for that! Do you have the DVD because I would be VERY interested to know how on earth you would find that out without having the DVD as I searched for ages and couldn’t find it. As for the BBC shop DVD, I don’t plan on spending so much on it and would prefer to get it cheaper from Cash Exchange (CeX)
Thanks again for that, it was a great help.
skaroman
September 13th, 2014 - 7:40amI’ve done a lot of dealings with CEX before and after years of experience, I doubt that you would find series 7 LE there unless you are very very lucky.
Besides, at BBC shop, it’s worth it. There’s even a 10% off code if that helps. This month’s code is RP0914
Cymon Hodson
September 13th, 2014 - 2:33pmHi James,
Yes I do have the DVD set. Like skaroman said, I think you would be lucky to get this at CEX and the pack would probably be damaged. This is not even on ebay at the moment, so the BBC shop is your best bet.
James
September 13th, 2014 - 4:53pmOk, thanks both of you for your advice. You’re probably right. Although, they did have series 2 limited edition cybermen head box set on cex.com. Either way, it might eventually make it to stock and then at least I’m helping someone else get the box set. I might just use the 10% off code (thanks for that) and get it from BBC shop. Thanks again for your advice 🙂
The Monitor
September 12th, 2014 - 3:48pmI went to buy one in HMV but they had put the security bands on so tight it crushed all the edges. What’s the point of that.
drwhofan4ever
September 12th, 2014 - 3:22pmwould have loved to get this for my b’day, going to have to buy the separate dvds
merchandise FAN
September 12th, 2014 - 3:09pmHow come 19 second deleted scene wasn’t on the box set. 19 seconds!!!! It evens says Deleted SceneS on the box set slip. Yet only one off TTOTD was included.
Sam Richard Bentley
September 12th, 2014 - 3:34pmProbably because it was never on the original DVD. It’s a nice scene but I wouldn’t say it is something we’re missing out on.
merchandise FAN
September 12th, 2014 - 3:39pmDeleted Scene of TTOTD wasn’t originally included.
GallifreyanKnight
September 12th, 2014 - 8:54pmIt says deleted scenes, because it also includes the deleted scenes from “An Adventure In Space & Time”.
It would’ve been nice if they had included the deleted scene from “The Day Of The Doctor” aswell, but seeing as how the modern houses in the background weren’t digitally removed, then I can see why it was not included.
Nathan
September 12th, 2014 - 2:49pmThis is £34.99 in HMV
GallifreyanKnight
September 12th, 2014 - 11:57amI wish BBC Shop hadn’t lost mine in the post.
I can’t afford to buy another one. 🙁
Anonymous
September 12th, 2014 - 1:29pmif it got lost in the post, you’ll be sent another one, just let bbc shop know.
DiavoloFelice
September 12th, 2014 - 5:10pmI thought the same with mine. despatched the 30th Aug turned up 11th Sep. So could still arrive, but as always best inform BBC Shop that yours has not arrived.
GallifreyanKnight
September 12th, 2014 - 8:23pmI’ve already told them.
Mine was dispatched on August 30th aswell.
They themselves have written it off as “lost during transit”.
It’s just annoying, as this has never happened to me before.
StormOfOncomers
September 13th, 2014 - 8:58amMine hasn’t turned up either, really hope nothing’s happened to it…
GallifreyanKnight
September 13th, 2014 - 3:45pmStormOfOncomers, did you order yours when it was first listed on BBC Shop too?
Was it dispatched on August 30th?
StormOfOncomers
September 13th, 2014 - 5:15pmYep, ordered on 24th of July, and dispatched August 30th, very surprised it hasn’t turned up.
RORY DOCTOR RIVER POND
September 10th, 2014 - 10:52pmIt was my birthday today! I only got one Who item:
This! I really love it! The bit you have to open to get the dvd’s out is a bit flimsy, but Ill try to keep it nice. I think it looks great! Really pleased.
I also won the cb figures the other day, so that came as a pleasant surprise! I didn’t know what the package was at first, so me and my family were wondering! Thanks boobo!
StetsonDoctor
September 9th, 2014 - 6:54pmI was pleasantly surprised today when I found my copy from Amazon was sitting at home waiting for me. Last time I pre-ordered something from them (Series 7 Soundtrack), it took about 5 days to reach me after the release date!
I was a little disappointed when I first saw the outside, however this is still an excellent set. I really like the detail and artwork, plus all the special features look amazing! 😀
daz
September 9th, 2014 - 5:03pmHi everyone and booboo.
Just had email from bbcshop saying I was one of the first 500 to order it on bluray so my 50th anniversary celebration brochure will be delivered in 3 to 5days.
Hope it is good. And good luck to the other 499.
RORY DOCTOR RIVER POND
September 9th, 2014 - 6:45pmI hope I get one! Will it come together or separate?
Adipose333
September 9th, 2014 - 7:34pmI got one too, I didn’t think that I would but…
Adipose333
September 9th, 2014 - 7:34pmOh, and it comes separately 3-5 days from receiving the email
StormOfOncomers
September 9th, 2014 - 7:54pmGot the first 500 email as well, still no sign of my boxset.
Anonymous
September 9th, 2014 - 9:18pmMe too! 😀 I must confess to being disappointed when the box set arrived without it, I presumed that ordering before the brochure notice had even been put up would have been sufficient!
a42ftw
September 10th, 2014 - 7:56amGot my box set on Monday still slightly annoyed about the non 3d even though it was advertised but got the 500 email so some good news
Fezmeister
September 12th, 2014 - 1:43pmI ordered at 12:20 on 24th July, which is earlier than others who’ll be receiving the brochure. I haven’t gotten an email (nor has my boxset arrived, which is worrying).
Floppy Who
September 12th, 2014 - 11:13pmI got the 500 email shortly after my BRD set arrived. A pity, since I already have the 50th anniversary brochure from the Excel Celebration last year. Looks like I may have two now….
Jdog
September 9th, 2014 - 12:41amGot the region 4 standard version sent to me this morning, very happy with it. I think it’s #6201. Two questions I have: 1. Is anyone planning to try and watch everything in order of broadcast? 2. I don’t have any box sets so I’m just wondering is the format and style such as the backs of the covers similar to the box sets from the last few seasons?
StetsonDoctor
September 9th, 2014 - 6:51pmI for one, will be watching in order of broadcast, as I am currently watching all ‘nu-who’ episodes in oder from ‘Rose’ to ‘The Time of the Doctor’.
Jdog
September 10th, 2014 - 8:10amAre you including all the special programs features though?
StetsonDoctor
September 10th, 2014 - 10:45amYes, I will.
Matthew Littledyke
September 8th, 2014 - 9:24pmGot mine the other day after ordering it off the BBC shop and already finished watching it
DalekAgent
September 8th, 2014 - 7:29pmI finally received this BUT I missed it and I have to pick it up tomorrow and at least is received Domain of the Voord audio cd today
StormOfOncomers
September 8th, 2014 - 4:04pmAnytime I’ve used BBC Shop before they’re delivered on or before the release date, so I was quite disappointed it didn’t come today – I preordered it in July!!!
76 Totters Lane
September 8th, 2014 - 2:18pmIs anyone else missing the Proms and The Five (ish) Doctors Reboot on disc 4 of the DVD version? The DVD menu is that of An Adventure in Space and Time with all the special features relating to that but no Proms and Five (ish) Doctors.
76 Totters Lane
September 8th, 2014 - 2:23pmOh, no, it’s okay. I found them. There was another bit on the special features section that I missed. Panic over.
Denes
September 10th, 2014 - 1:28amIs the proms with 5.1 audio?
Anonymous
September 8th, 2014 - 2:14pmI dont know what everyones problem is- I got one of each set and I must say that for £30 a pop the set is a good quality and very impress! People saying “it wont last” need a class in looking after their dvds!Those saying the box shuold be metal should manage their expectations when buying a 4 disc blu ray with loads of content for £30!
on a side note – I have the mcgann cover (the one and only)but a work mate Tom is demanding Matt smith claiming he is the best
TADEU SANTOS
September 8th, 2014 - 1:11pmquando será lançada no brasil. eu quero.
timelord63
September 8th, 2014 - 12:02pmNice boxset but it could of been soooo much better! Would of been nice to have had some sort of booklet inside telling you about all the programmes like they do on the normal dvds. And, if this was supposed to be a box set collecting together all the anniversary stuff why is there still stuff missing? The Culture Show special ‘You, Me & Dr Who’ was missing as was the various Blue Peter specials. Bit dissapointing really!
GallifreyanKnight
September 8th, 2014 - 10:32pmNot just that, but also, all the 50th anniversary interviews and 50th anniversary trailers that are on the BBC and YouTube channels weren’t added either.
It’s a good boxset, but it could have been so much better.
Matty
September 7th, 2014 - 9:01pmSo is there still audio issues
Shaun
September 7th, 2014 - 9:37pmHeard tell some people have said there is…I not watched it yet..as I been watching the Proms and Fairwell to Matt Smith..
Shaun
September 7th, 2014 - 8:24pmI decided with not being so happy with not having the 3D version of DOTD on BluRay I decided to get it from the BBC and use the bluray box replace the cover with the one which comes with this set and have it in the box…so now its complete…anyone want a free 2D version…ha
StormOfOncomers
September 7th, 2014 - 8:42pmMaybe you should keep it for the cinema intros & read-through???
Shaun
September 7th, 2014 - 9:19pmNo I mean buy the DOTD Bluray…that holds 2 blu rays..the 2D and 3D version get rid of the 2D version and replace cover and pop in the 2D version from the box set…the cinema intros and read throughs are in the box set..i didn’t mean to get rid of the one from the box set..
Shaun
September 7th, 2014 - 9:22pmUnless there something on just the DOTD Bluray version that’s not on the box set anyone who has it tell me…
Hello doctor
September 7th, 2014 - 7:01pmDid anyone get some sort of leaflet? When it arrived?
Shaun
September 7th, 2014 - 8:19pmnope just a some advert thing for android game and 10 percent next order from BBC…
RORY DOCTOR RIVER POND
September 7th, 2014 - 5:28pmI’m surprised everyone’s dissapointed! I think it looks nice, I thought it was metal but I like how you can choose which one to display. Just be careful with it. I bought it for my DVD collection and the special features, plus I liked the look of the box! I know a lot of the special features can be watched online but now you can watch then on your TV. It’s more special than the single DVD, and you could even call this the 50th year box set, as it has all the episodes building up and after the special, as they were all linked
Shaun
September 7th, 2014 - 8:30pmYes its not to bad…think it wont last to long and thicker card would of been better..or say have a lid type box…I would of paid more for a better box and 3D version included on BluRay…Good points for me it has the Proms..Five Doctors and Adventure in Time in the set.
Doctor 13th
September 7th, 2014 - 5:06pmI know this is WAYYY out of context but could somebody be kind enough to type the EARTHSHOCK information booklet from the dvd. Just the front page that gives the background to the story. I’ve lost mine and I want to type it up and print it off so I’ve got a spare. Please could somebody do it, please?
matthew
September 7th, 2014 - 7:17pmhere it is, do you have star of decay you could do the same for me with.
Anyone who watched Earthshock on its original transmission cannot fail to remember the huge impact it had at the time. The surprise re-appearance in the series of the Cybermen, after seven years away from our screens, was arguably Doctor Who’s last well-kept secret, and the sheer pace of Eric Sawards script and Peter Grimwade’s direction make for gripping viewing. The sleek newly-designed Cybermen conveyed both power and menace, and the story managed to recapture the
matthew
September 7th, 2014 - 7:24pmbase-under-siege tension that had been a feature of some of the finest stories in the programme’s past. At the same time, the show was trying to find a new direction with Peter Davison as the fifth Doctor, after seven years with Tom Baker in the title role. No more would the Doctor be an all-knowing superhero, and the final scenes of Earthshock shattered once and for all the cosy air of invulnerability that had pervaded Doctor Who. The Doctor was fallible, and fail he occassionally does…
matthew
September 7th, 2014 - 7:25pm*state of decay
Doctor 13th
September 8th, 2014 - 3:19pmThank you so much! Was desperate for this. I’m sorry but I do not. Do what I done and comment. Someone’s bound to have it. Thank you again!
Anonymous
September 7th, 2014 - 4:30pmGot mine yesterday thoroughly pleased with it. I love the DVD covers as well
StormOfOncomers
September 7th, 2014 - 12:22pmI’m really interested to know how long the read-through is – everyone is complaining about it, and I was looking foward to it the most.
I’ll be delighted if it’s around 20 minutes long, but if it’s like 5, break it to me gently…
Trenzalore
September 7th, 2014 - 12:26pmAbout 20 minutes I think. It was actually better than I thought. They just mixed up bits of the read-through with the finished product. Still would have liked more but doesn’t matter.
StormOfOncomers
September 7th, 2014 - 12:28pmThanks, I’m kinda relieved!
SomeFunnyDrWhoReference
September 7th, 2014 - 12:00pmAfter initially getting the hump cos the 3D was not included I have a solution. I am going to use a blu ray plastic insert and make one of the cases a double disc case. Then I’ll put in the original 3D disc and slip the original sleeve as a reversable option.
Problem solved…
daz
September 9th, 2014 - 5:09pmThat’s what I will be doing so at least it is in the set. Just waiting for 3d version to arrive as ordered it once found out it wasnt included.
Andy Thorpe
September 7th, 2014 - 11:44amI’m disappointed that the script read through wasn’t the whole thing. The deleted scene where the 3 Doctors are in shackles isn’t included either, unless I’m being blind. The box set is cool though.