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Doctor Who The Collection Season 12

Available to order while stocks last from www.zoom.co.uk


The second edition of Doctor Who – The Collection: Season 12 will be released on 2nd March 2020.

Season 12 was first released as a limited edition on Blu-ray in February 2018, and is being re-released by BBC Studios to bring the total number of copies in line with other seasons in the classic collection.

Available to order while stocks last from www.amazon.co.uk (sold out)

Also available to order while stocks last from www.zoom.co.uk, and www.zavvi.com. (all sold out)

Please see below for a full summary – All content, extras and artwork will remain the same as the 1st edition.

Season 12 features five stories over 20 episodes, including The Ark in Space and Genesis of the Daleks. The Doctor is accompanied by Sarah Jane Smith (Elizabeth Sladen) and Harry Sullivan (Ian Marter) and was first broadcast on the BBC between December 1974 and May 1975.

BBC Studios have confirmed replacement discs will be included with this release.


Sold as Tom Baker Season One in the USA in std packaging and available to order from www.amazon.com #ad


Original Press Release:

BBC Worldwide has announced that Doctor Who: The Collection – Season 12 will be released on Blu-Ray on 2nd July 2018.

For fans of Doctor Who and collectors of Classic Who seasons, the Blu-Ray has limited edition packaging with artwork by Lee Binding and has been restored and up-scaled to HD by Peter Crocker and Mark Ayres. The new release also has a wealth of new bonus content.

Russell Minton, Executive Producer at BBC Worldwide says : “We are doing our very best at BBC Worldwide to restore and bring as many Classic Who titles out on Collector’s Edition Blu-ray, and this starts with being able to confirm one of my favourites, Tom Baker’s first season. We will also endeavour to include additional archive material and exciting newly-shot features where possible.”

Season 12, Tom Baker’s first as the Doctor, features five stories over 20 episodes, including The Ark in Space and Genesis of the Daleks. The Doctor is accompanied in this season by Sarah Jane Smith (Elisabeth Sladen) and Harry Sullivan (Ian Marter) and was first broadcast between December 1974 and May 1975.

The new Blu-Ray release includes existing bonus material from the original DVDs as well as the brand new features below:

TOM BAKER IN CONVERSATION

  • A candid new one-hour interview with the Fourth Doctor.

BEHIND THE SOFA

  • Classic clips from Season 12, viewed by Tom Baker, Philip Hinchcliffe,
  • Louise Jameson, Janet Fielding, Sarah Sutton and Sadie Miller

NEW MAKING-OF DOCUMENTARIES

  • For The Sontaran Experiment and Revenge Of The Cybermen

IMMERSIVE 5.1 SURROUND SOUND MIXES

  • For The Ark In Space and Genesis Of The Daleks

OPTIONAL BRAND NEW UPDATED SPECIAL EFFECTS

  • For Revenge Of The Cybermen

GENESIS OF THE DALEKS – OMNIBUS MOVIE VERSION

  • Unseen since broadcast in 1975

THE TOM BAKER YEARS

  • The 1991 VHS release, on disc for the first time

PRODUCTION ARCHIVE MATERIAL

  • PDF files from the BBC Archives

Doctor Who: The Collection – Season 12 will be released on Blu-Ray from Monday 11th June 2018.


The American and Australian sets available from www.amazon.com #ad and www.amazon.com.au


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1,806 comments

  • Anonymous

    February 9th, 2020 - 11:18am

    I came up with an idea to solve the problem of which doctor to represent on the box of season 4. I would put Troughton holding the mirror with the Hartnell reflection that appears in Power of the daleks.

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  • Jordan9364

    February 8th, 2020 - 8:52pm

    Do we have an idea of when the next one of these will be revealed? Craving another announcement

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    • Anonymous

      February 8th, 2020 - 9:16pm

      Well if season 14 is out in April, but account for a possible delay to may, an announcement of another box set (possibly season 20) could either be late march/early April or may (depending if season 14 is released on time)

    • Gordon

      February 8th, 2020 - 9:35pm

      Probably april time. Just before season 14 comes out

  • Anonymous

    February 8th, 2020 - 10:39am

    Zoom says queuing on order status, is that good?

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    • Gordon

      February 8th, 2020 - 11:09am

      That’s normal. My faceless ones order says the same

    • Anonymous

      February 9th, 2020 - 2:34pm

      Ahh right , thanks

  • NX-74205

    February 7th, 2020 - 6:04pm

    There is a poster on the DWAS facebook page, that is claiming it will be in a standard bluray case, I have seen no evidence on any of the links so far that this is the case or is he just stirring the pot

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    • Anonymous

      February 7th, 2020 - 6:17pm

      It’s the UK limited edition set so will be exactly the same as the first set in every instance except for the replaced discs that were faulty on the original release

    • dazzleshell

      February 7th, 2020 - 6:48pm

      He’s just stirring the pot to get a reaction.
      I read his comments too on facebook.

      It is definitely the same as the original UK release.

    • booboo

      February 7th, 2020 - 6:50pm

      click bait, whatever is one here ( this site ) is how it is

    • NX-74205

      February 7th, 2020 - 7:41pm

      I thought as much, was me that reacted to him. You would think fans would be there to help each other out. Just irks me when someone thinks they no better. Thank you for all your help. I have all sets apart from 12 so am happy to complete the collection

  • Chris

    February 7th, 2020 - 9:48am

    Could someone please tell me what season was Pyramid of Mars? I think it was around 1975? Tom Baker and Liz Sladen. That’s the story I’m waiting for. Hammer house of horror stuff

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    • James

      February 7th, 2020 - 9:58am

      Season 13

  • Ian Cotterill

    February 6th, 2020 - 11:23pm

    So with the re-release of Season 12 and the upcoming release of Season 14, does anyone have a particular season they’d like to released next in the Collection blu-rays? My first choices would be season 11, with cgi effects for ‘Invasion of the Dinosaurs’, and season 25, with the extended version of ‘Silver Nemesis’.

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    • Kieran

      February 6th, 2020 - 11:40pm

      Personally would like season 20 I missed season 12 box set (pre ordered now thank god) because I didn’t know about the sets until it was too late I got season 19 which makes the 5th doctor my first classic doctor and first classic season I’ve ever watched and I would like to continue to see what happens to Tegan (don’t want to watch online or see spoilers want to wait for the box set and it’s my first experience with classic who) but yeah season 20 would be my go to for a next box set

    • philip Shaw

      February 7th, 2020 - 8:44am

      It would certainly be a sin if they don’t offer cgi dinosaurs on this release as they don’t appear that much. Just replacing the T rex would be good…

    • Gordon

      February 7th, 2020 - 9:21am

      Getting episode 1 into the best possible colour is probably a bigger priority. That won’t be cheap. Doubt the budget would stretch to both. There is over 100 shots that would need replacing with cgi. Not sure if the budget would stretch that far.

      Regarding what sets I want to see next. Any seasons that have stories that don’t have making ofs

    • Anonymous

      February 8th, 2020 - 4:06pm

      Yes, but it would be criminal not to colourise and cg the episode. This is the last and definitive time the stories are ever gonna get collectors edition. I know I am complaining but honestly after a wasted dvd release this is the final chance they have to make this episode. I won’t be happy if they don’t.

    • philip shaw

      February 10th, 2020 - 12:48pm

      They managed a colourised episode and effects extra planet of the daleks…

    • Anonymous

      February 10th, 2020 - 3:30pm

      Planet of the Daleks was already in decent shape though, Invasion is not.

    • MIKSK89

      February 11th, 2020 - 4:19am

      Plus “Planet of the Daleks” Re-colouring wasn’t done exclusively for the Blu-Ray, only the cgi was done for the Collection’s 10th Season, it was already re-colourised for the ‘Dalek War’ DVD boxset of that story and Frontier in Space back in 2009.

      “Invasion of the Dinosaurs” was given a partial Re-colouring (though it was rushed and was very poor quality) for the 2012 ‘U.N.I.T. Files’ and it wasnt even the part of the overall story, it was released as an extra as more a taster to show the progress they had made.

    • Gordon

      February 11th, 2020 - 7:14am

      Planet of the Daleks and invasion of the dinosaurs aren’t really comparable. For starters episode 3 of Daleks is the best colour recovered episode and dinos 1 is by far the worst. It’s going to need a lot more time and money thrown at it. Secondly the effects in Daleks was far more easier and cheaper to do than it would be for dinosaurs and it’s way less than half the shots that dinos would require. Plus there are a fair few shots where the dinos interact with humans but the effects in Daleks didn’t. The cost of doing dinos was quoted as 6 times the budget of a normal dvd release a few years back. I’m not sure it’s doable

  • GallifreyanKnight

    February 6th, 2020 - 11:01pm

    I hope that this reissue has the corrected discs as standard.

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    • Gordon

      February 6th, 2020 - 11:05pm

      It will be the fixed discs. Doctor who online confirmed it

    • Doug Who

      February 8th, 2020 - 11:18am

      I was wondering if there is confirmation anywhere that this is the second fix as it were done for the US release that sorted the missing CGI shot?

      Any information would be greatly appreciated.

  • Bushboy

    February 6th, 2020 - 9:59pm

    Will this have another release in Australia? And if so, will it be in its original packaging or the new style introduced from the Season 18 release onwards?

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  • Antonio Zambonini

    February 6th, 2020 - 7:44pm

    That is ultra weird why someone on eBay has listed this for 2,500 odd and saying too buy on the sites and not eBay at random what’s the point

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    • Ricky

      February 6th, 2020 - 8:41pm

      I imagine to help any buyers paying horrendous amounts such as £300 plus. Someone’s just thinking of the whovians out there !

    • Ricky

      February 6th, 2020 - 9:21pm

      I have to say that ad is a good idea, made me chuckle when I saw it.

    • Antonio Zambonini

      February 6th, 2020 - 9:54pm

      Or more like too get the other people desperate for it too buy it but seller is gonna have luck paying fees on listening it completely

    • Ricky

      February 6th, 2020 - 10:09pm

      Have I missed something ?
      The listing is to help and inform fans to not buy the expensive units from eBay and to inform them it’s available for around £40.

  • Zakman

    February 6th, 2020 - 6:58pm

    eBay has collections 10, 18, 19 and 23 as a bundle for £450.

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  • Andrew Townsend

    February 6th, 2020 - 6:17pm

    It’s available on Amazon again to preorder.

    Reply
  • timelord1944

    February 6th, 2020 - 4:48pm

    I just want to thank everyone on here, in particular booboo, who gave information and advice on this. Thanks to you I managed to get my order. I really appreciate it. Just shows you that Dr Who fans are usually very decent and considerate souls.

    Reply
  • dazzleshell

    February 6th, 2020 - 4:28pm

    Hi everyone.

    Quick question for those who have had previous Seasons delivered by Amazon.

    What sort of packaging do they use and has anyone had theirs arrive dinted/corners creased/damaged.

    I usually order from Zoom but as I had a few vouchers have gone to Amazon.

    Thanks in advance

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    • timelord1944

      February 6th, 2020 - 4:45pm

      I have had that issue with these sets whoever I order from. Zavvi are usually the worst for packaging. Zoom and amazon are usually pretty good but I have had some issues with both. Zoom did offer a partial refund last time it happened but I would have preferred a non damaged box. Since complaining later boxes have been received in better packaging. Amazon are usually on a par with zoom in my experience.

    • Rob W

      February 6th, 2020 - 8:31pm

      Amazon usually use a cardboard type package which has been designed to be easily opened and (so far) I’ve not experienced any damaged items whatsover.

    • dazzleshell

      February 6th, 2020 - 8:41pm

      Thanks for the replies. I’ll stick with Amazon for this one. And Zoom for the rest as normal.

    • MudkipDan

      February 6th, 2020 - 11:18pm

      Interesting. I got my Doctor Who Season 26 from Amazon delivered….. in a jiffy bag. Luckily only had mild scuffs around edges. Will be staying clear of Amazon.

      I trust HMV are ok? Pre ordered Season 12 and upcoming Season 14 in heartbeat after I Found out.

    • Rob W

      February 7th, 2020 - 8:57am

      One of those Jiffy bags with the easy yo tear opening? I’d leave Amazon feedback about the packaging as the cardboard can be easily recycled.

    • MudkipDan

      February 7th, 2020 - 2:13pm

      @Rob W, Yes that’s the one. Didn’t leave Amazon feedback, as this is an ongoing problem and had complained before. I only started using them again fully, 2 years after they kept sending me badly damaged parcels parcels.

    • Jon

      February 7th, 2020 - 6:26pm

      I have had to get all but one set replaced by Amazon due to them being sent in a bubble wrap envelope. It’s been a complete joke.

    • Rob W

      February 8th, 2020 - 2:35pm

      Thanks for the responses folks. I prefer the cardboard packaging so I’ll definatly be requesting a replacement should my order be damaged.

  • Negative Matter

    February 6th, 2020 - 3:59pm

    Made the mistake of not buying it before. Went for Zoom zaavi were charging postage. Zoom aren’t. Just hope when I eventually get a blu ray player the difference in quality from dvd makes it worth while.

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    • Rob W

      February 6th, 2020 - 4:43pm

      The video restoration on each episode takes about 2 days according to the article in DWM Special Edition #54. I think it’s very good but you may not agree.

    • Negative Matter

      February 6th, 2020 - 6:11pm

      Fingers crossed Blu-Ray will be the fourth format, dvd was an improvement on VHS so fingers crossed.

  • Doug Who

    February 6th, 2020 - 11:26am

    I just received a pre-order notification email from Zoom for season 12 so hopefully everyone who want it will be able to get their copy.

    Good luck!

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  • Harry

    February 6th, 2020 - 11:15am

    Can’t wait for this also hope they sorted the problems they had on first release

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    • The Ergon

      February 6th, 2020 - 11:54am

      Thankyou, thats what i wanted to know.

  • CharlieMars

    February 6th, 2020 - 11:08am

    Just preordered on Amazon. It’s the first part of ‘the collection’ I’ve bought. Will definitely pick up the others now but I will never be able to afford Seasons 19, 18 and 10 so I really hope we get rereleases of them too. But I’m guessing that’s unlikely?

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    • Ricky

      February 6th, 2020 - 11:16am

      I’m certain the others won’t be re issued as they are also limited edition packaging , but they were printed in larger numbers , season 12 was a kind of test the water set, they underestimated how well they would sell, after this sold out fast they upped the number on future collections.
      All they have done here is match the number of units to the other releases to even it out.
      But these are limited editions and when they are gone they are gone.
      What this reissue will do is stabilise the value of season 12 on eBay and bring the asking prices down to around the other sets.

    • Antonio Zambonini

      February 6th, 2020 - 12:07pm

      Only best way is cex I was the same and thought it was only best idea especially too sell unwanted stuff but ebay can sometimes be good and reasonable for sealed ones but recently thought it was a joke to series one steelbook which is hardest going at the moment

    • Richard Fisher

      February 6th, 2020 - 1:53pm

      Hi Charlie. Argos is showing Season 10 for £40 but there is VERY limited stock. Worth a try though.

    • Antonio Zambonini

      February 6th, 2020 - 3:34pm

      Wouldn’t bother Argos don’t have it as everytime I first tryed too but it it says collection only and then out of stock they still ain’t removed it

    • Andrew Townsend

      February 6th, 2020 - 6:23pm

      Ricky
      Check Argos they come in sometimes especially seasons 10 & 18

    • Ricky

      February 6th, 2020 - 9:24pm

      Thanks Andrew, I do have them all myself now , it was charliemars who asked about reissues etc.

  • Bas

    February 6th, 2020 - 10:07am

    Australians, it’s up on zavvi.com, which should redirect to their .com.au. site. Only place I’ve found that ships to us. Good luck!

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    • Joshua

      February 6th, 2020 - 11:22am

      Yeah I got mine from there so hopefully others can get one as well

  • timelord1944

    February 6th, 2020 - 10:00am

    Anyone know why its disappeared off zoom again?

    Reply
    • booboo

      February 6th, 2020 - 10:02am

      no it was there

    • timelord1944

      February 6th, 2020 - 10:11am

      Wonder if we’ve crashed the page.

  • Scott Carrick

    February 6th, 2020 - 9:50am

    Yes! Finally got a copy very happy!!!!!!!

    Reply
  • Anonymous

    February 6th, 2020 - 9:46am

    Up now on Zavvi and Zavvi AU too! 🙂

    Reply
  • Joshua

    February 6th, 2020 - 9:45am

    Got mine too. Collection complete cant wait to get my hands on more Tom!!! 😀

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  • Tony

    February 6th, 2020 - 9:38am

    Just pre-ordered mine. Cheers guys, collection complete!

    Reply
  • Gordon

    February 6th, 2020 - 9:29am

    It’s up for preorder in Hmv and back up on zoom

    Reply
    • booboo

      February 6th, 2020 - 9:34am

      so it got put up to early, all should have had it live at 9.00 am, previous per-orders will all be OK

  • Chris

    February 6th, 2020 - 7:33am

    Well what an absolute mess. If I can’t get hold of a re-release, i’m flogging the other sets. Doing my head in…

    Reply
    • booboo

      February 6th, 2020 - 7:38am

      it was put up prematurely, everyone will have it again soon.

    • Garry

      February 6th, 2020 - 7:53am

      Absolutely, I’ve been waiting ages for this to be re-released. No doubt all those of us who are at work when it goes back on sale will miss out while all those greedy, selfish people buying multiple copies to line their own pockets on ebay will make an absolute killing again.

  • Antonio Zambonini

    February 6th, 2020 - 4:39am

    Just checked on zavvi via blu ray.com and they had it but again sold out but must surely stock coming back in today

    Reply
  • The Ergon

    February 5th, 2020 - 11:38pm

    Is the link to Zoom via EBay genuine? I think it odd that this site on there keeps taking it on and off even though it was up on there regular store for a short time.There is still 10 available only there, unless thats the only way they could get early sales in.

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    • Ricky

      February 5th, 2020 - 11:59pm

      The legal credentials on the linked eBay store all check out against their main website , company address, trade business number etc etc all match up so its legit.

    • The Ergon

      February 6th, 2020 - 12:20am

      Thanks. Apologies for sounding alarmist. I did get a query Email from the EBay site but they didn,t respond to my reply and their online site suddenly went up but questioned it with it going offline again. Its the first time i,ve known Zoom to do this. However Its reassuring to know there are people on this site who have your back and share genuine information,its always been good for that.

    • Andrew Townsend

      February 6th, 2020 - 12:45am

      Yes it is genuine.i have used it for every previous season off them on there.it is a remarkable service and super quick.my advice is do it on eBay.and you save the postage too as it is free.i will be giving it a 10 out of 10 for the service that you get. Be quick and order it.You’ll be glad all over that you did.And no… I do not work for zoom either. Am just a doctor who nut.

    • Ricky

      February 6th, 2020 - 11:26am

      Your welcome ergon, and I agree this site is superb, any trolls are sorted out very quickly so well done to the mod.

  • Scott Carrick

    February 5th, 2020 - 11:04pm

    Just checked Zoom no sign of it?

    Reply
    • Bas

      February 6th, 2020 - 12:42am

      Hi Scott, they sold it via their eBay store.

      According to the listing it’s gone already but might be worth checking again later.

  • Harry

    February 5th, 2020 - 10:19pm

    I’ve contacted Amazon and they have said it will be with me on the 2nd of march

    Reply
  • Harry

    February 5th, 2020 - 8:35pm

    I’ve pre ordered mine from Amazon and I’m worried there going to cancel it

    Reply
    • booboo

      February 5th, 2020 - 8:37pm

      should be safe i would think

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