November 26th, 2022
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Doctor Who The Collection Season 2 Limited Edition Packaging
Available to order from www.amazon.co.uk
Doctor Who: The Collection – Season 2 available on Blu-ray
Official Press release / images courtesy of BBC Studios
BBC Studios announces Doctor Who: The Collection –Season 2 which will be released later this year on Blu-ray.
The additio nto the range offers Doctor Who fans the opportunity to continue building their own home archive. Debuting later this year this collection is the biggest release yet and features a limited edition nine-disc box.
It sees William Hartnell’s First Doctor join the Collection range for the first time.
Doctor Who –The Collection: Season 2
- PLANET OF GIANTS
- THE DALEK INVASION OF EARTH
- THE RESCUE
- THE ROMANS
- THE WEB PLANET
- THE CRUSADE
- THE SPACE MUSEUM
- THE CHASE
- THE TIME MEDDLER
Across a jam-packed season of 37 episodes, the Doctor is joined by faithful companions Susan (Carole Ann Ford), Ian (William Russell), Barbara (Jacqueline Hill),Vicki (Maureen O’Brien) and Steven (Peter Purves).
Together they face off against the dreaded Daleks, the marauding Mechonoids, the ant-like Zarbi and the meddling Monk, while visiting fantastic alien worlds and turbulent times in the Earth’s history.
The missing two episodes of The Crusade have been reconstructed using off-air photographs and the original broadcast soundtrack, while remaining episodes have been newly remastered from the best available sources – these classic adventures have never looked or sounded so good on home media.
The Collection: Season 2 Blu-ray box set also includes extensive special features:
THREE BRAND NEW DOCUMENTARIES
- Including an overview of Season 2, Flight Through Eternity, a look at 1960s collectables in Doctor Who and The Collectors, and a deep dive into the life and career of story editor David Whitaker in Looking For David.
IN CONVERSATION
- Two exclusive insightful feature-length interviews, with William Russell and Maureen O’Brien.
BEHIND THE SOFA
- Six new episodes with companions Maureen O’Brien, Peter Purves, Carole Ann Ford, Janet Fielding (Tegan), Wendy Padbury (Zoe), Sarah Sutton (Nyssa), Bonnie Langford (Melanie) and Sophie Aldred (Ace).
EXCLUSIVE AUDIO COMMENTARY
- Learn about the recovery of The Lion, a missing episode that was returned in 1999, with three of the heroes responsible for its return.
CONVENTION FOOTAGE
- A rare chance to hear from actors Jacqueline Hill and Adrienne Hill (Katarina) alongside Michael Craze (Ben) and Carole Ann Ford.
EXCLUSIVE ENHANCED SOUNDTRACK
- Watch The Dalek Invasion of Earthwith an optional enhanced soundtrack.
HD PHOTO GALLERIES
- Including many previously unseen images.
INFO TEXT
- Behind-the-scenes information and trivia on every episode.
PDF ARCHIVE
- Including scripts, exclusive unseen BBC production files and other rarities
AND LOTS MORE!
This nine-disc box set also includes hours of special features previously released on DVD including Documentaries, Featurettes, Audio Commentaries, Overseas Soundtracks and more.
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MARK BELSOM
December 4th, 2022 - 7:57pmMy Amazon order says delivery date pending??? Think I’ll pre-order somewhere else next time.
Ben
December 4th, 2022 - 6:58pmCan’t wait to get into season 2. I met Peter Davison and Janet Fielding yesterday, and they both said Season 20 is due to be released in the summer.
Coleman
December 4th, 2022 - 10:51pmWhere did you meet them Ben, was it a Convention?
Ben
December 5th, 2022 - 9:14pmYes, they were both at Telford Comic Con along with Sylvester McCoy and Sophie Aldred. I complimented them for their appearances “Power of the Doctor”. Janet was wearing her outfit that she wore in that episode. Sylvester told me that it was a shock to him when he read the script that the seventh doctor and Ace had fallen out.
Ben
December 5th, 2022 - 9:17pmI got them to sign my Season 19 and Season 26 Blu-ray set!!! It was surreal to meet Janet looking exactly the same as she did in “Power of the Doctor”.
Ben
December 5th, 2022 - 10:25pmMet them at Telford Comic Con along with Sylvester McCoy and Sophie Aldred. Janet was wearing the same outfit she wore in “Power of the Doctor” – it was a surreal experience talking to her. I got my Season 19 and Season 26 signed by them !!! I did compliment them on their appearances in “Power of the Doctor” and loved being back. Sylvester told me that it was a shock to him to find that the seventh doctor and Ace fell out – I told him it was a shock to me too, and he said “I glad it wasn’t just me !!!”. I’ve challenged myself to get as many of my boxsets signed by the actors – personalised to me of course !!!
Ben
December 4th, 2022 - 6:55pmPeter Davison and Janet Fielding both said to me yesterday, that season 20 is coming in the summer.
Philip Shaw
December 4th, 2022 - 7:49pmI wonder if we will get an earlier release around February or March. Perhaps season 9.
Auton
December 4th, 2022 - 8:29pmHopefully
D84
December 4th, 2022 - 8:58pmVery good news guys. We “think” S9 is next with a trailer due to drop anytime – could lead to a release before April, so if S20 is rumoured for “summer” that’s virtually anytime May – Early Sept in my book.
Here’s hoping a cheeky 3rd set gets squeezed in for a late release Nov / Dev to give us 3 sets next year
The ergon
December 4th, 2022 - 9:22pmMet peter not janet. Where was that convention? Hes been all over this year peter? Shes on my list
The ergon
December 4th, 2022 - 9:32pmDid you get to compliment them on their appearances on The power of the doctor?
Gordon
December 5th, 2022 - 1:46amThink we are running out of time for an announcement this year. Can see this week being focused on season 2. Next week might be the best possibility. Think the week after might be too close to Christmas and if that’s the case I expect it won’t be announced till after new year
Coleman
December 5th, 2022 - 11:10amHello Ben, Me and Ergon both saw Peter at The Barnsley Convention this year, it was before the Power of the Doctor came out and he never mentioned the new Episode. (Probably sworn to secrecy at the time).
Ben
December 5th, 2022 - 10:30pmMet them at Telford Comic Con along with Sylvester McCoy and Sophie Aldred. Janet was wearing the same outfit she wore in “Power of the Doctor” – it was a surreal experience talking to her. I got my Season 19 and Season 26 signed by them !!! I did compliment them on their appearances in “Power of the Doctor” and loved being back. Sylvester told me that it was a shock to him to find that the seventh doctor and Ace fell out – I told him it was a shock to me too, and he said “I glad it wasn’t just me !!!”. I’ve challenged myself to get as many of my boxsets signed by the actors – personalised to me of course !!!
Auton
December 4th, 2022 - 9:12amSo is the enhanced sound for The Dalek invasion of Earth 5.1 sound or improved sound for all speaker types?
Gordon
December 4th, 2022 - 10:19amFrom what my mate told me it’s not in 5.1. It’s pretty similar to what they did to the destiny enhanced sound (background sounds) but without making any improvement to the dalek voices.
Auton
December 4th, 2022 - 11:49amThat’s good to know, I’ll certainly be giving that a try once the set is released
Bobby Fackrell
December 4th, 2022 - 1:05pmI have an ear infection presently so it will be wasted on me ☹️
Ryan
December 3rd, 2022 - 7:23pmEven though it’s coming out on Monday, my email from Amazon still says it’s coming on 12th Dec with “delivery appointment scheduled” and the option to reschedule my delivery 7days from that date Should I be concerned about this? Should I reschedule the order or should I leave it as it is?
daz
December 3rd, 2022 - 7:53pmMine still says the 12th too. Hoping I get it this week though as there is a lot of content to try and watch before Christmas.
Lee
December 4th, 2022 - 1:33amI got an email from HMV saying “dispatched” on Friday the 2nd. Hoping to have it by Monday or Tuesday..
Prowl1701
December 4th, 2022 - 5:31amJust got my Amazon UK shipping notice! Now for the fun wait for it to cross the pond during Christmas month.
Prof horner
December 4th, 2022 - 8:54amWell I have just checked my Amazon account and it says it has been dispatched today and arriving tomorrow. So hopefully everyone who bought through Amazon should be getting theirs tomorrow.
Timelord63
December 4th, 2022 - 10:14amMines been dispatched today from Amazon but is not arriving until Wednesday. Not sure why it’s not getting delivered on release date.
Peter C
December 4th, 2022 - 2:18pmI ordered mine on 21st November and haven’t had any email saying it’s despatched. All it says against my order is ‘delivery date pending’, but it states it’s released on 5/12. I ordered well in advance of release date, so a bit concerned that Amazon haven’t provided a delivery date yet.
Whovian
December 4th, 2022 - 7:23pmAmazon says mine is due 12th Dec, despite ordering it the moment it was announced. I just hope it arrives in one piece, as a lot of the advance review copies have arrived damaged! Sounds like poor design, and.lousy packaging.
Bobby Fackrell
December 3rd, 2022 - 4:15pmOff topic but interested to know with no new Who over the festive period what is going to be everyone’s go to Doctor Who this Christmas?
For me Big Finish’s ‘Chimes of Midnight’ and ‘The Unquiet Dead’ on Christmas Day I think
I may give Big Finish’s ‘Auld Lang Syne’ a re listen at New year too
The ergon
December 3rd, 2022 - 5:48pmI listen to The chimes of midnight every xmas as well as Death in Blackpool. Another ill be listening to from last year is Blood on santas claw and other stories. Apt for the festive season. I alternate xmas specials each year. This year it will be The christmas invasion, The doctor,the widow and the wardrobe and twice upon a time but not one of those tops A christmas carol featuring Michael Gambon and Katherine Jenkins. Always puts me in the xmas mood that one.
Bobby Fackrell
December 3rd, 2022 - 8:56pmDeath in Blackpool is a shout I might add that to my list love the eighth Doctor and Lucie Miller
The ergon
December 3rd, 2022 - 10:20pmYes Bobby thats one of only a a few xmas Big finish yuletide stories i can turn to each year but its become almost trafition and i enjoy listening them in the same way i watch Sky and Children of the stones before halloween each year. I get my moneys worth.
Prowl 1701
December 3rd, 2022 - 10:39pmJust got a box of fan mail from a youtube subscriber, he included the DVD Pyramids of Mars, (which I had mentioned on the channel wanting to see again.) He also sent several Target novels and other novels including three of the “lost/original season 23” novels. I can finally read nightmare fair. Going to be a fun month. Might rank the christmas specials again around christmas.
Gordon
December 4th, 2022 - 1:36amSeeing as it’s the only time of the year I get my family to sit down and watch classic who I kind of have to be selective. Nothing too long and nothing continuity heavy. Normally something that came out on blu ray recently. Last year it worked out perfectly that I had got up to the 6 part version of shada that went down very well. Think it will be the romans as that is quite fun in my opinion.
Prowl 1701
December 4th, 2022 - 5:30amReally like the Romans, once I realized it was a comedy, I had a ball with it.
Bobby Fackrell
December 4th, 2022 - 4:18pmFunny enough I’m listening to ‘Break the Ice’ for the first time right now, sounds like this is Christmas one too!
There is also ‘Relative Dimensions’ I seem to remember that being a Christmas one but it wasn’t the greatest
The ergon
December 4th, 2022 - 9:26pmIt was ok, at least you get susan and 8th together again.
Bobby Fackrell
December 5th, 2022 - 7:45amI might add it to the Christmas list
MDS
December 3rd, 2022 - 11:14amI’ve had an email from HMV saying there is a delay in receiving the stock from the suppliers. So they are unable to dispatch in time for its original release date. I’m told stock is on the way and it will be sent as soon as.
Worrying as their site is now also saying sold out.
Has anyone else had similar?
Pete X
December 3rd, 2022 - 1:34pmNo; I received an email of despatch very late last night and one from the Post Office advising of receipt (and that the 48 hrs was a delivery aim not a guarantee) an hour ago.
I wonder if there has been a supplier snafu. According to earlier posts, Zavvi have been posting out earlier the week. Maybe they were sent stock early by mistake. The supplier not realising this has split the remaining stock between all suppliers, including Zavvi, leaving everyone with less to sell, except for Zavvi who have been given a bit less than double their original order..
Mark
December 3rd, 2022 - 2:27pmA train diversion for mailings from the main sorting, together with the strike by postal workers has seen the bulk order for season 2 held up. Hmv and Amazon orders together , zavvi had theirs because they only order a few.
Galaxy four got theirs because they went by road,
Forbidden planet get theirs because they are using a plane.
Anonymous
December 3rd, 2022 - 5:13pmSame as Pete X – got two emails late Friday night saying my order has been dispatched
Ben
December 2nd, 2022 - 11:02pmI just read a list of extras missing from the season 2 box set, and what interested me was the two missing Verity Lambert related features (an obituary and a photo gallery).
I remember reading a comment on this page from Gordon that Chris Chapman (the guy who makes some of the documentaries for the Collection sets) was working on a large feature-length documentary for a set four down the line. Gordon thought it was likely to be a biography and listed a few people he thought could warrant a feature-length documentary.
Seeing the Verity Lambert features missing from this set further makes me believe that the biography could relate to her: she’s important enough to warrant it, and the missing features imply at least a small section of a disc is dedicated to her.
Looking further into it, as she was the producer only for the first two seasons, the documentary would have to be on the season one box set.
I’d assume there would be a feature-length documentary for Hartnell on the season three box set (his last full season), and a Troughton one on either season 4, 5, or 6. Chris’ mystery biography could be any one of these three or someone else for another set, but what really interested me was that it was for a set four down the line.
This next part is pure speculation, but if season 2 was the first upcoming set (this comment was made in September), and we’re nearly certain the next two seasons are 9 and 20, could that mean an announcement for season 1 on Doctor Who Day? As Season 2 was just released this week, that would leave them the entirety of next year two release two more sets and announce another. That doesn’t seem more of a stretch than what they’ve done in the past, and as the world is normal enough it seems achievable. They said they don’t want to release things around events, but it seems too good to miss.
What do you guys think about this? I think it’s likely they’ll at least do a Verity Lambert documentary for a season 1 set, but when it comes is more educated guessing than anything.
Ben
December 2nd, 2022 - 11:03pmIf you want to see Gordon’s comment, it’s on page 3 of this season 2 discussion we’re on now.
Auton
December 3rd, 2022 - 8:05amMary Tamm (16), Ian Marter (13) and Michael Craze (4) are all possible ones as well and ones I’m certainly hopeful for. We do have interviews already with Verity which will be put on season 1 or 3 but she would be great for a tribute as well
Pete X
December 3rd, 2022 - 1:14pmSeason 1 could have four major biographies – William Hartnell, Jacqueline Hill, Verity Lambert and Sydney Newman.
As the biographies are instead of an interview by Matthew Sweet – at least for the Doctors and major players behind the scenes – biographies of Patrick Troughton and Jon Pertwee would be on Seasons 4 and 7 – since the other Doctors have had their interview included in their first season (Colin Baker excepted).
As well as those listed above and by others, major biographies could be of; Innes Lloyd (S3 or 4), Nicholas Courtney (S5 or 6), Barry Letts (S7), and Graham Williams (S15).
Auton
December 3rd, 2022 - 4:52pmBarry Letts, Nicholas Courtney and Jacqueline Hill have already been give tributes so they might not do another for those
Prof Horner
December 3rd, 2022 - 7:25pmSame with Caroline John on The Spearhead from Space blu ray.which also has a Jon Pertwee tribute.
Gordon
December 4th, 2022 - 2:55amI’m sure the verity tribute stuff will be on the mission to the unknown disc as it was the last thing she was credited on. There is also the possibility that they use the bbc 4 tribute from 2008 to verity called drama queen as it’s more in-depth but seeing as there is quite a bit of non bbc content I’m not sure it would be clearable for blu ray. I’m certain the person that Chris is talking about ain’t Michael craze as it was his birthday the other day and Chris mentioned he would love to do a tribute piece on him one day. I’m still thinking it’s either Troughton or Graeme Williams.
I very much think the biogs to the likes of Barry Letts, Jon Pertwee, Nicholas Courtney, Caroline John and Jacqueline hill are all pretty definitive. I just can’t see them doing another one especially as these sets only have so much time and money they have available. If they do another doc on say verity for season 1 that could mean that something else that they may want to do isn’t possible as the time and money may no longer be available. Season 1 has a few things that could be possible documentary’s.
Season 1 overview
William Hartnell tribute
Sydney Newman tribute
Terry nation tribute (the tribute on destiny only covers his who career)
John lucarotti tribute
Marco Polo making of
Sensorites making of
Bobby Fackrell
December 2nd, 2022 - 8:46pmI have a bit of Cadburys Cream Eggs question Whovians – How do you watch your boxsets?
Is it complete disk by disk all in job? Special features first then the episodes or episodes only first?
I sometimes do all the features first but with series two one of the biggest if not the biggest things I’m looking forward to is the actual episodes with the improved sound and picture I might do everything on every disk one at a time on this one
Gordon
December 2nd, 2022 - 9:19pmStory with optional effects and 5.1 mix (if available)
Bonus documentaries
Next story
Repeat to the end of season.
Watch each story again with production notes and original sound and fox
Then listen to commentaries while looking through the pdf files
The ergon
December 2nd, 2022 - 9:58pmIts usually:
Bonus documentaries
Story with updated effects and sound mix
Behind the sofas i watch usually 1 maybe 2 a night It is like comfort food watching those reactions.
The rest or other stories whenever i decide to view them again.
The ergon
December 2nd, 2022 - 10:04pmI wont be buying the black and white seasons on release. I can wait for standard there. The others in colour i will buy when up for preorder. I can sell those when the standards are released.
daz
December 2nd, 2022 - 11:42pmI watch in Disc order. But story with optional effects and 5.1 sound if available.
I tend to read the booklet before I watch a story too.
Bobby Fackrell
December 3rd, 2022 - 7:22amAh Daz I’d forgot the booklet! Nice one, I usually do that too read the it at the same time as watching the relevant story usually before or after
Prof Horner
December 3rd, 2022 - 8:50amI tend to watch my favorite stories first. It depends on the length of the story too. I plan to watch the new extras first, starting with the David Whittaker piece. Hopefully on Monday!
Sime
December 4th, 2022 - 1:22pmWith each set I first watch all the stories, in transmission order. After watching them I then go through each discs extras, again in story order from disc one onwards. It usually takes me a (very enjoyable!) month to complete a set.
Scott
December 2nd, 2022 - 12:16pmAnyone who ordered from hmv had payment taken yet. Usually they are really good at taking it early but nothing as of yet for me
Gordon
December 2nd, 2022 - 12:33pmI cancelled mine and switched to zavvi. Annoyingly they still haven’t dispatched despite being ready for dispatch since Wednesday morning. Says its estimated dispatch date is Monday. Won’t even let me cancel it.
Trevor
December 2nd, 2022 - 2:18pmJust had notification that HMV have taken my payment so hopefully I will also receive a despatch email later today.
Looking forward to receiving this Blu-ray set.
Gordon
December 2nd, 2022 - 2:37pmAnd it’s dispatched. Due to be delivered Sunday/monday
Pete X
December 2nd, 2022 - 5:28pmMy payment has been captured. No dispatch email from HMV yet. As postal workers have been on two days of strike action, I expect the set will arrive on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Mark
December 3rd, 2022 - 2:28pmA train diversion for mailings from the main sorting, together with the strike by postal workers has seen the bulk order for season 2 held up. Hmv and Amazon orders together , zavvi had theirs because they only order a few.
Galaxy four got theirs because they went by road,
Forbidden planet get theirs because they are using a plane.
Ryan
December 2nd, 2022 - 12:04pmEven though it’s coming out on Monday, my email from Amazon still says it’s coming on 12th Dec. Should I be concerned about this? Should I cancel my order and order from a different site altogether or should I leave it as it is?
booboo
December 2nd, 2022 - 12:11pmthsi happened last time most still got it on release day, with all the mail strikes i dont think there will be any guarantees of a quicker delivery regardless of who you order it from
D84
December 3rd, 2022 - 1:20pmIf your copy is coming via Amazon logistics Ryan I have every faith it will be with you on Monday. I have also ordered via Amazon and up to last night mine too said arriving 12th.
This morning I’ve had a despatch email and delivery now showing as Monday 5th
Ryan
December 3rd, 2022 - 7:47pmI still haven’t received a dispatch email but it says it’s been dispatched with “delivery appointment scheduled” even I ordered it under standard delivery. I have the option to reschedule it 7 days from that Dec 12th date
Paddy Troughton
November 29th, 2022 - 8:31pmSeen on twitter some people have gotten this today so lucky. Think its Zavvi delivering it early.
Prof Horner
November 29th, 2022 - 9:56pmWell it is good that they are being dispatched, although Amazon are still saying Monday for me. Which will suit me fine as I always work Thursday to Sunday. so which is your favorite story of this season? For me it is The Time Meddler , Peter Butterworth is so good as The Monk and him and Hartnell bounce off each so well. The Chase fun to watch even though Richard Martin seem to have given up by now. The robot Doctor is really shoddy keeping camera on him too long, you clearly see it isn’t Hartnell. The haunted house is just plain silly.Still it is a good laugh. I haven’t seen The Rescue and The Romans for long time as I never got round to getting them DVD. I am looking forward to extras also. So enjoy this season when ever you get it.
Anonymous
November 30th, 2022 - 1:41amYep – I’ve had my posted and I’m in Australia … Hoping it arrives before Chrissy
JLBWHO
December 2nd, 2022 - 11:51amMines not even been dispatched from HMV as of yet which has left me disappointed as it will likely arrive after release now
DanWFA
November 29th, 2022 - 11:26amMy copy has been dispatched from Zavvi!!! Due on Thursday the 1st, that’s very early, can’t wait though!
Prof Horner
November 23rd, 2022 - 5:06pmDisappointedly no news today it seems on the next boxset. I wonder if we will get any news on the next set before season 2 is released hopefully a week on Monday. Hopefully at the very least we will get news this side of Christmas.
Bobby Fackrell
November 23rd, 2022 - 8:22pmI think we all know it’s 9 and it’s coming out around March time
D84
November 23rd, 2022 - 8:48pmBobby you tease
But yes – disappointed we didn’t get any significant merch announcement today of all days
booboo
November 23rd, 2022 - 8:52pmDepends on what you are interested in, the site has been at its busiest for years…
Bobby Fackrell
November 23rd, 2022 - 10:57pmTrue and the brilliant Christopher Eccleston has had another Big Finish release today, get on that, they are amazing
Mark
November 28th, 2022 - 4:43pmWell thats season 2 then, but will wait until the weekend to watch, due to my working hours, but love the colour, and the booklet on next years issues for the 60th, will disappoint some of you. An absolute fantastic layout of the original tardis interior
In the booklet. The rest….ssssh. i won,t spoil. Those of you who are having theirs sent to poland and backthese should probably come by next weekend. As i told everyone on here two weeks ago where the prosses was, but was met sceptical verdicts i left it at that. Intresting the boxset for june 2023?
Want to know more, wait for yours to come.
No information leaflet, wrong retailer simple.
Jamiouse
November 29th, 2022 - 11:09amMARK – are you trying to imply theres information on 2023’s sets included in the Season 2 boxset?
Rex Farrel
November 29th, 2022 - 12:52pmWhy would finished product be sent to Poland and back? Vantiva press the discs in Poland and send them here, as has been happening for a while.
Mark
November 29th, 2022 - 2:15pmRex, i put your question to the guys in the factory, and we had a good laugh. You are getting warm though, but your also barking up the wrong tree, some things are just not possible, alot of cardboard is needed for these sets, i wonder where that goes. having now told you with a clue. I hope this helps your journey for answers, for its just another day visiting and delivering and not once do i leave the uk. I like the made up stuff though, very funny at times,
Mark
November 29th, 2022 - 2:52pmRex , you should try some french.
Or am i missing something from a parallel universe. May be its the work of the master. Or perhaps tennants doctor. Either way. Season 2 is a good boxset to start on for the black and white days. Enjoy yours if and when it finally comes!. Its cold in swindon today.
Saw colonel criton shopping, i wonder where hes gone for season 2. Still better than nothing, from an old barnpot.
Rex Farrel
November 29th, 2022 - 3:17pmMark, I think it’s your writing style that makes you a bit hard to understand (hence the near silence for your original post, which seemed double-Dutch – that’s not scepticism in response, that’s bewilderment). I’m now taking it that you’re saying the cardboard packaging is mostly being sent to Poland for final product assembly, but initial smaller batches were assembled here earlier in the year and are ready to go? I do get what you’re saying about the amount of cardboard though, and look forward to viewing the set in two years time when the sturdier and more compact standard edition is released. (Even HBO have long since given up on the novelty packaging, so it was quite annoying to see BBC Studios pick up the habit. Lagging behind as always…)
Gordon
November 29th, 2022 - 5:49pmWouldn’t pay too much attention Rex. He’s had a bit of a history of posting absolute drivel (Richard bignell’s words) on twitter and passing it off as insider info. Richard even called him out on it. https://twitter.com/NothingLane/status/1480905093809643523?cxt=HHwWhoC56cXVnY0pAAAA
Btw a friend got his copy today from zavvi and there is absolute no hints of any future releases or June 2023 release though it wouldn’t suprise me if there was one considering we got a release on that month the last 2 years
Bobby Fackrell
November 29th, 2022 - 6:41pmIt must be hilarious with the boys at the factory
Rex Farrel
November 30th, 2022 - 6:55amThanks, Gordon. Sometimes I do think maybe I’ve missed something, so it’s rather reassuring that I’ve not just missed the boat here. (And probably not a boat taking discs to Poland…) I’m looking forward to reading the comments and mini reviews from people over the next few days – people who have exactly the same set as everyone else…
Bobby Fackrell
November 30th, 2022 - 7:04pmI’ve said it before this is my go to for Doctor Who Merc news and 99% of the other posters are good eggs and I enjoy interacting with them. Most Whovians get the brief on this website and the odd attention seeker I just ignore so Rex let him and the guys in the factory have a good laugh at you if that makes them happy and we’ll talk series two sensibly, looking forward to next week
Mark N
December 1st, 2022 - 6:55pmWell done rex, youve hit it on the spot, exactly what i meant. And im not trying to be double dutch.
It just when i read that some are ordering from poland.
Why! Also when you know where these boxsets go after they are put together you then understand.
But its a waste of time and effort informing those if all they do is turn round tell you its from poland.
Hope its not double dutch makes better reading.
My job is deliverys and in dispatch i visit sevral places.
One is swindon, the other is daventry, here the next release for the collection builds and stores. Hope this helps. Taking some of the guess work out of the equation. The shell trays inside your collection sets are made in manchester, not poland, etc etc.
What im trying to point out is why order from poland rather than wait for its full assembly here in the uk.
Otherwise it would need to go to poland and back taking two days each way.
Bobby Fackrell
December 1st, 2022 - 10:34pmRex just tell him he’s right I can’t take anymore
Mark
December 2nd, 2022 - 5:21pmBobby, im not trying to be an attention seeker, just trying to point out that some are drawing the wrong conclusions on where the boxsets are from.
I work for royal mail, and one of my tasks is bbc ordering
Pallets, full of dvds or blu rays. The paper work tells me everything , and when im out i visit distribution hubs.
The collection boxsets are already in the uk long before they reach shops, season 2 was sent over two weeks ago. Sometimes is three. But the next set or sets is already building in storage, when that reaches 140.000 at both sites, its announcement for release is isussed.
Is it any wonder that some of you keep saying i want this set or that set, and do remember the bbc always do the oppsite to what you want. But if you think its all nonsense, then i don,t blame you. You have to put up with big mouth pieces at times its a way of life.
But all my eggs are in one basket. Which i can throw at non believers. Truth and honesty gives rewards
Theive and lies gets nowhere.
Season 2 is a very good boxset, as i said not had a good enough chance to watch yet due to my funny work hours.
My box came from swindon. But i think the glue residue on the back tray is a bit light. And i had my box since last sunday.! Hope you enjoy yours. If theres no word on any other set yet, im sure it will be soon. Id like to see planet of the spiders myself. Its a personal favourite alongside the time warrior.
GuyTheZygon
November 21st, 2022 - 11:28pmMuch as I love the new, updated Diamond logo (at least in its orange/yellow gradient phase), I am wondering how the urge to slap it on every forthcoming Dr Who item won’t wreck the consistent look of these limited edition boxsets… agreed it’s the ‘product’ inside that really counts, but from a cosmetic point of view alone, they cost a small fortune to buy and I do have a valid point… The DVD’s got around the changing logo issue via the reversible cover option, which has been a wonderful (and extremely considerate!) way of ensuring uniformity across the entire range for the first time: Target novelisations never managed it, nor did the VHS releases or audio CDs. Unless the BBC make an exception for this range and allow the Whittaker logo to continue on them, I can’t see how they could do a similar adaptation – you can’t easily turn a solid box inside out! – unless they wrap the blu-rays in an external plastic shrink-wrap with the Diamond logo on the outside of that alone – is it worth lobbying BBC Worldwide ahead of time?!
Gordon
November 22nd, 2022 - 2:34amDon’t bother lobbying. russell has already said the logo on the collection sets isn’t changing
Rex Farrel
November 22nd, 2022 - 2:44amAlready answered down the page. They’re not changing it.
Rex Farrel
November 22nd, 2022 - 5:23amYour answer wasn’t visible when I posted, Gordon. You’re kinder than I am…!
GuyTheZygon
November 25th, 2022 - 6:55amwell ok, that’s good news – for now – but it does depend still on how long Russell remains, let’s hope it’s a long spell! – because experience shows time and again that all it takes is an ambitious new broom to shake up the applecart without a thought to the overall look! 🙂
Rex Farrel
November 30th, 2022 - 6:58amThey’ll just slap a sticker with the anniversary logo onto the shrinkwrap most likely. I think they did the same for the 40th dvd releases.
Gordon
November 13th, 2022 - 11:44pmWell lee binding has hinting that the next set is Predominantly purple looking. Think he could be referring to his cape from the mutants.
Prowl 1701
November 14th, 2022 - 3:21amHe wears that purple scarf, or whatever it is, a bit in Day of the Daleks as well. Plus the purple that several of the royal people wear in Curse of Peladon, and even the DVD cover for Curse was primarily purple. Season 9 is a good guess.
Bobby Fackrell
November 14th, 2022 - 6:36amI can live with 9, doing the full run for the 60th so three consecutive Pertwee’s on blu ray will be nice
D84
November 14th, 2022 - 8:49amOooooh very good.
Yes S9 seems likely due to the purple cape and general purple theme of Peladon.
Do we think the trailer and pre order will land on Nov 23rd?
Prof Horner
November 14th, 2022 - 9:19amYes I certainly want season 9 next. The first three stories are absolute classics . The Mutants is underrated and that just leaves The Time Monster in my opinion the the only bad Pertwee story and probably the worst story of the seventies. Hopefully three weeks to ago for season 2.
Prowl 1701
November 14th, 2022 - 1:15pm@D84, I do think we will get the trailer on November 23rd. They usually announce something that day and with no animations in the works, a trailer for the next collection set makes sense.
Auton
November 15th, 2022 - 8:56amPeladon Royal Purple, it’s almost definitely season 9
Gordon
November 15th, 2022 - 8:51pmAdding more fuel to the season 9 fire Wendy Padbury has said she’s done behind the sofa for s9
Basil Funkenstein
November 15th, 2022 - 11:58pmI’m still thinking 4 sets for next year.
Season 9, a 70’s set.
Season 20, an 80’s set.
Season 15, a 70’s set.
Season 5 or 6, a 60’s set.
I’m thinking, if my predictions are correct and we do get 4 sets for the 60th anniversary next year, that after 2023 we may just get 1 or 2 sets a year because of how difficult to remaster most of the seasons that are left will be. We may get 3 sets in 2024 but I think after that we might start seeing large gaps between one set and another.
Bobby Fackrell
November 16th, 2022 - 8:35pmIf 4 are released I don’t think one will be a 60s it’s double the amount of work especially series six. More likely 25 as it is much shorter and an anniversary year
I think the reason there was only two this year was because one of them is a 60s set
I think 9, 20 and 13, possibly 25
Prowl 1701
November 16th, 2022 - 9:06pmI like the idea of getting four sets next year, 9, 20, (15 or 16), would be the first three I would figure. The fourth one could be tricky, we need a troughton set, but with space pirates not having telesnaps, not sure what they would do for it. I’d be fine with season 25 thoughj.
Pete X
November 16th, 2022 - 10:09pmI wouldn’t get my hopes up for a trailer release on the 23rd Nov. The collections usually are announced on a Tuesday (iirc). The 23rd falls on the Wednesday this year.
It is also possible that the current production team/BBC might want to mark the 59th anniversary by releasing some publicity material for either David Tennant’s second time around or for Ncuti Gatwa’s first series – eg his Doctor’s costume. They woudn’t want, at least fan, attention diverted to or split with an earlier iteration of the programme.
I hope it is Season 9 out next. It’s the season in which the 3rd Doctor mellows, developing the “moments of charm” character after the rather acerbic portrayal of seasons 7 and 8.
@Prof Horner, The Time Monster is definitely the worst Pertwee. The short paragraph in the 1981 programme guide is the best version, each subsequent encounter, >DWM archive>novelisation>video, has been one of diminishing returns.
James
November 16th, 2022 - 10:59pmSeries 1 for November 2023? Surely
Prowl 1701
November 17th, 2022 - 2:57amI’d be fine with getting the announcement on Tuesday the 22nd instead. 😛
D84
November 17th, 2022 - 10:26amI’m pretty sure I’ve seen announcements on a Wednesday in the past, and certainly a Thursday.
I am hopeful that “Doctor Who Day” will see a merch release of some sort announced
Gordon
November 17th, 2022 - 12:52pm@pete x Season 8 was announced on a Wednesday.
I like time monster. It’s doctor who’s answer to junk food. I know it’s not good but I still enjoy devouring it.
@james They aren’t focusing on anniversary’s so I’m not certain we are are getting season 1 next November. It’s too soon after season 2 and Jon Peter Patrick and Tom are all due seasons ahead of another hartnell. Richard Bignell also said on the possibility of getting season 1 next year “don’t bet on it” so I really wouldn’t expect it. People are going to buy it whether it’s out November 2023 or November 2024. people aren’t going to skip it because it’s not out on a specific date so it makes sense not to tie things.
Bobby Fackrell
November 17th, 2022 - 2:20pmIt’s funny The Time Monster isn’t that bad but the worst of the 70s has got me thinking if it isn’t what is?
Underworld maybe? Invisible enemy? Invasion of Time?
Gordon
November 17th, 2022 - 3:41pmHorns of nimon in my book. Bloody awful
Moonmanunit42
November 17th, 2022 - 4:14pmDoctor Who Collection Blu-ray announcement trailers
Season 19 – Tuesday 21 August 2018
Season 18 – Wednesday 28 November 2018
Season 10 – Tuesday 16 April 2019
Season 23 – Tuesday 18 June 2019
Season 26 – Tuesday 3 September 2019
Season 14 – Tuesday 14 January 2020
Season 8 – Wednesday 25 November 2020
Season 24 – Thursday 21 January 2021
Season 17 – Thursday 7 October 2021
Season 22 – Thursday 20 January 2022
Season 2 – Tuesday 16 August 2022
Tuesdays 6/11
Wednesdays 2/11
Thursdays 3/11
Interesting that Season 18 was announced 5 days after Doctor Who Day 2018 and Season 8 was announced just 2 days after DWD 2020.
Pete X
November 17th, 2022 - 5:45pm@Gordon and Moonmanunit42. Thanks for the correction.
I quite like both Horns of Nimon and Underworld. They are good stories let down by the lack of cash and the acting. That goes for Nightmare of Eden too.
Prof Horner
November 17th, 2022 - 6:37pmWell I quite like Horns of Nimon it’s a bit like The Chase, it is dreadful but a good laugh if watch them in the right frame of mind.
Bobby Fackrell
November 17th, 2022 - 8:06pmNo The Chase is simply dreadful
Basil Funkenstein
November 17th, 2022 - 8:07pm@Bobby Fackrell
I can’t see them doing season 13 so soon. I reckon if they do a Tom season next year it’ll be either 15 or 16.
Prowl 1701
November 18th, 2022 - 1:46amI like horns of Nimon, it’s objectively bad, but it’s such a wonderfully campy fun to watch bad. Always a fun rewatch.
The ergon
November 18th, 2022 - 3:08amThe chase looks as though it could have been directed by Ed Wood but there are so many comical highlights not least the laugh out loud moment the mire beast pushes its way through the wall and lands on top of a screaming Barbara. Easily in my Top 10 funniest Who moments.
Beetroot
November 19th, 2022 - 11:58amProbably the most awful acting moment in the entire Dr Who canon is not in The Chase or The Horns of Nimon… my vote goes to one of the female inhabitants of Metebelis Three on Planet of the Spiders
Ryan
November 9th, 2022 - 4:15pmEven though it’s coming out on the 5th Dec, my email from Amazon says it’s coming on 12th. Should I be concerned about this? Should I cancel my order and order from a different site or should I leave it as it is?
D84
November 10th, 2022 - 12:00amLeave it as is Ryan
I fully expect it will be delivered to you on 5th – release day.
Mine have all been like this for the past half a dozen releases, and all the animation steelbooks
That delivery estimate will change
Prof Horner
November 10th, 2022 - 10:28amHopefully just over three weeks to go!
D84
November 4th, 2022 - 2:19pmI’ve had a message from Amazon confirming release date on this as 5th December – hoorah happy days
Kevin225
November 4th, 2022 - 5:20pmThat’ll be the New Year then – if previous experience on these sets is anything to go by – lol! I’ve received a similar message from Amazon too.
Prof Horner
November 4th, 2022 - 7:57pmWell I have just had an email from Amazon saying it is now coming on December 12 th. Make of that what you will.
D84
November 4th, 2022 - 9:29pmYes my email also says delivery on 12th – but the item listing shows December 5th.
My S13 Steelbook also says delivery 1 week after the release date but I expect that will magically change to arriving on the day if release in both cases – it usually dies
daz
November 4th, 2022 - 10:19pmAs I don’t have Prime mine is due on 12th too. Good chance it will be earlier though as same happened with Season 22.
Prof Horner
November 4th, 2022 - 10:43pmYes I remember last year the lastest James Bond film was coming out on Blu ray on 20th of December,a few days before I got an email from Amazon saying it was now coming out on the 29th of December. It arrived on 20th at the same time as my copy of Season 17. So we will see.
Prowl 1701
November 4th, 2022 - 11:28pmI will have the long wait for it to cross the pond, during Christmas season lo less.
Glad to having it coming soon though.
Mark
November 4th, 2022 - 11:41pmMine says the 10th December from Amazon
Gordon
November 5th, 2022 - 1:53pmAmazon have been putting out delivery dates a week after the release date for a while. Certainly has been since at least June for me. They always end up arriving on release date
Coleman
November 7th, 2022 - 11:18amI had an Email from Amazon yesterday that the release date is 10th of December, so I don’t know what’s going on, I presume one of these dates must be correct. LOL.
Gordon
November 8th, 2022 - 12:04amMy email from hmv said the 5th
Whofan44
November 2nd, 2022 - 7:04pmMore of a question about all the sets but is there a place that lists all the changes to episodes that have updated cgi and extended edits?
Gordon
November 2nd, 2022 - 9:49pm*= blu ray exclusive
Alternative effects:
Dalek invasion of Earth
Terror of the autons*
Day of the daleks
Planet of the daleks*
The time warrior
Ark in space
Revenge of the cybermen*
Talons of weing chi-ang*
The invisible enemy
The invasion of time
The destiny of the daleks
Nightmare in Eden*
Logopolis*
Castrovalva*
Kinda
Earthshock
Maudred Undead
Terminus
Timelash
Revelation of the daleks
Terror of the vervoids (trial less version)*
Extended episodes
Claws of axos episode 1*
Colony in space episode 2*
Creature from the pit episode 3*
Black orchid episode 1*
Vengeance on varos (both episodes)*
Two doctors part 1*
Trial of a timelord (all 14 episodes)*
Time and the rani*
Paradise towers*
Delta and the bannerman*
Battlefield (vhs version)*
Ghost light (workprint)*
Curse of fenric (vhs)*
Movie length edits
Daemons*
Green death*
Planet of the spiders
Ark in space
Genesis of the daleks*
Shada (part animated)
Enlightenment (with new effects)
Five doctors (with new effects)
Planet of fire (with new effects)
Battlefield (with new effects)
Curse of fenric (with new effects)
Versions that exist but not yet available on disc yet
Extended vhs of Silver nemesis (was released on the German complete mcoy dvd set and expected to appear in the season 25 blu ray set.
60 minute Day of the daleks omnibus
90 minute sea devils omnibus
Both of which should appear on the season 9 blu ray
60 minute version pyramids in mars omnibus
60 minute version brain of morbius omnibus
Both of which should appear on the season 13 blu ray
Whofan44
November 4th, 2022 - 12:43pmWhile I appreciate the help Gordon that was not what I meant. I know which stories have extended edits and optional CGI but I wondered if there was somewhere that listed the exact changes in those edits. So like the extended edits on Trial of a Timelord I want to know what the exact changes are in each episode
Paul Wilcox
November 4th, 2022 - 3:30pmHi Whofan
If you search YouTube there are a number of effects comparison videos. I’m also looking for a text list of changes…
Mark N
November 11th, 2022 - 10:18amMine is coming from the storage warehouse near daventry, not poland , like Amazon, its arriving at swindon for national sorting on thursday 17th november.
Then it will be sent via courier to individuals and retailers the following week. As to those ordering from poland,
I think your find they too are coming to swindon for sorting but its up to you, either way, the box manufacturer can only send you a box. While the disc manufacturer can only press discs and send if the factory in manchester have shell cases. I prefur just to have one thats been in storage since july.
Rex Farrel
November 11th, 2022 - 11:06amAm I missing something, or has a post from a parallel universe arrived?
D84
November 11th, 2022 - 12:38pmAgreed Rex
Bobby Fackrell
November 1st, 2022 - 10:15pmLet’s get my polish out
Series one – Sensorites
Series Three – celestial toymaker
Series Four – The War Machines
Series Five – The Ice Warriors
Series Six – The Dominators
Series Seven – Inferno
Series Nine – The Mutants
Series Eleven – Invasion of the Dinosaurs
Series Thirteen – None of them need it!
Series Fifteen – Invasion of Time
Series Sixteen – Power of Kroll
Series Twenty – Terminus
Series Twenty One – Warriors of the Deep
Series Twenty Five – Silver Nemesis
Prowl 1701
November 2nd, 2022 - 5:04amWar Machines is Season 3, not 4. And the Invasion of Time already got updated effects on it’s DVD release.
I have not seen the Mutants, but have often heard that it is, indeed, the one from season 9 that needs the updated effects.
Bobby Fackrell
November 2nd, 2022 - 6:13amOh yeah of course it is! School boy error! I can’t think of anything for four then, there’s not enough of it left! Maybe Tenth Planet?
Invasion of time is so bad maybe they need another stab at it?
Auton
November 2nd, 2022 - 7:52amInvasion of time already has updated special effects
Gordon
November 2nd, 2022 - 8:34pmSeason 1: keys of marinus
Season 3: the ark
Season 4: none
Season 5: tomb
Season 6: mind robber
Season 7: spearhead
Season 9: the mutants
Season 11: dinos
Season 13: zygons
Season 15: underworld
Season 16: kroll
Season 20: 5 doctors
Season 21: warriors
Season 25: happiness patrol (black and white noir version)
Bobby Fackrell
November 2nd, 2022 - 9:25pmGreat shout on 25 Gordon
Prowl 1701
November 1st, 2022 - 5:58pmfor season 11 either spiders or dinos would work for me
for season 13 it s a hard call, i don’t think any stores just really need them
for season 15, fang rock or underworld as Invasion of time has them on the dvd release.
for season 16 Pirate planet, or Armageddon factor.
for season 20 the Five Doctors
for season 21 Resurrection of the daleks (should be a peter story for sure)
for season 25 remembrance of the daleks.
The ergon
November 1st, 2022 - 6:21pmThey would have their work cut out with all that CSO on underworld. The pirate plamet and Armageddon work fine as they are but those Kroll scenes and some of those dated model shots outside the refinery definitely need an update. id say for the same reason with Zygons, those oil rig model shots and that ridiculous shot in the Thames with the Skarasen but a lot like that as it is and i can live with it. and yes it would be a toss up between Silver or Remembrance. And Remembrance being the more popular of the two but the effects still hold up on that story for me.
Prowl 1701
November 1st, 2022 - 8:16pmYeah that would be a lot of CSO work for underworld, but that would really improve the story, as I find the actual plot good. I agree about Armageddon for the most part. Pirate planet could really use some laser blast effects added in. I read the newer version of the novel recently (fanmail from a subscriber) and picturing it in my head made the story even better.
I don’t think they would have the budget it would take to fix power of kroll, lol. You need avengers endgame money for that.
The ergon
November 1st, 2022 - 8:30pmLOL. But its only kroll on the horizon and those dated model shots Prowl 1701. I can just about cope with rogue flailing tentacles.
The ergon
November 1st, 2022 - 2:41pmHere are my predictions for stories that would benefit a CG makeover:
The Ark season 3
Planet of the spiders season 11
The Android invasion season 13
The power of kroll season 16
The Five Doctors Season 20
The Twin Dilemma season 21
Silver Nemesis season 25
Prowl 1701
November 1st, 2022 - 5:58pmfor season 11 either spiders or dinos would work for me
for season 13 it s a hard call, i don’t think any stores just really need them
for season 15, fang rock or underworld as Invasion of time has them on the dvd release.
for season 16 Pirate planet, or Armageddon factor.
for season 20 the Five Doctors
for season 21 Resurrection of the daleks (should be a peter story for sure)
for season 25 remembrance of the daleks.
Bobby Fackrell
November 1st, 2022 - 8:47pmSilver Nemesis, I’m afraid you can’t polish a turd
The ergon
November 1st, 2022 - 9:02pmOf course you can polish a turd bobby. Better wear gloves though.
The ergon
November 1st, 2022 - 9:34pmWho made you so cynical? Dont tell me ‘SOCIAL WORKERS’.
Bobby Fackrell
November 1st, 2022 - 10:14pmLet’s get my polish out
Series one – Sensorites
Series Three – celestial toymaker
Series Four – The War Machines
Series Five – The Ice Warriors
Series Six – The Dominators
Series Seven – Inferno
Series Nine – The Mutants
Series Eleven – Invasion of the Dinosaurs
Series Thirteen – None of them need it!
Series Fifteen – Invasion of Time
Series Sixteen – Power of Kroll
Series Twenty – Terminus
Series Twenty One – Warriors of the Deep
Series Twenty Five – Silver Nemesis
the ergon
November 1st, 2022 - 11:01pm‘Inferno! You cannot be Serious Man’. ( John Mcenroe 1981).
Bobby Fackrell
November 2nd, 2022 - 6:14amOkay nothing for seven it’s too good
MIKK89
November 2nd, 2022 - 11:05amI kind of hope with Season 9 they also tidy up the special edition of ‘Day of the Daleks’ (mostly to remove the ‘End Theme Sting’ when the last couple of minutes of the previous installment are replayed at the start Parts 2, 3 and 4)
The ergon
November 2nd, 2022 - 11:17amYes i agree MIKK89. The overrun theme tune does need editing out.
Gordon
November 1st, 2022 - 1:06pmGalaxy 4 website is saying 5th December
Relesse
November 2nd, 2022 - 3:20pmBluray . Com also now says that date
Popplewick
October 31st, 2022 - 9:00pmWonder when the Key to time season will be released.
Prowl 1701
October 31st, 2022 - 10:25pmI’m hoping for 15 as the next Tom season myself.
Bobby Fackrell
November 1st, 2022 - 5:10amWhy would you hope for 15 when 13 has not been released yet?
Prowl 1701
November 1st, 2022 - 6:25amI figure we will get another Williams season before they finish the Hinchcliffe era, and I’d prefer 15 over 16.
I do want 13 of course, love that season.
Prof Horner
November 1st, 2022 - 8:38amOf the three remaining Tom Baker seasons, season 15 undoubtedly the weakest. After three excellent six part serials, Invasion of Time is a big step down . A very ropey production. I also think the end of Invisible Enemy is highly dubious. Why doesn’t the Doctor cure poor Lowe and the others, instead of basically murdering them in the last episode, after to all they have a vaccine. Still any Tom season is welcome and as always the fun is wondering what comes next.
Bobby Fackrell
November 1st, 2022 - 12:25pmAgreed 15 is very weak, Horror of Fang Rock is pretty decent but the rest of it is pretty bad. Series 16 is much better, easily the best of the Williams’ series
Gordon
November 1st, 2022 - 1:04pmI’d like season 15 as the next Tom as horror of fang rock doesn’t have a making of and in terms of extras contributions tom’s only done 3 commentaries. I do think it’s probably the next Tom. However I’m not ruling out the possibility that for the 60th aniversary year they put out season 13 as it’s one of the best regarded seasons. Tom didn’t contribute to extras of zygons pyramids and androids. I could wait for season 16. Toms already done commentary’s for every single episode and it’s a very well represented season extras wise. Outside of the behind the sofa’s, Mary tamm tribute and a John leeson interview there really isn’t much that can be added. A kroll making of isn’t likely due to only 3 cast members still being alive and none of them having anything positive to say about it.
Prof Horner
November 1st, 2022 - 1:21pmWell I agree with you about Season 16 . It was the first season boxset some ten years before the first Blu ray set. I think it will be the last Tom release. Season 15 has its moments,but it is big step down from what went before. But a mark of a great Doctor is even at its very worst it is still watchable and Tom Baker is a truly great Doctor. Just watched the Lee Binding video. Very interesting, great beard and l loved the cat wandering around in background!
Prowl 1701
November 1st, 2022 - 6:01pmThe main reason I want 15 over 16 is because I already have the season 16 DVD set and only have one story from season 15 on DVD (sunmakers) Though I will get both collection sets when released of course.
Bobby Fackrell
November 1st, 2022 - 8:42pmFor Kroll they could do a Doctor’s Strange Love documentary, fan commentary, CGI effects and a giant monsters documentary
Prowl 1701
November 2nd, 2022 - 5:09amlol, Bobby, that seems like way too much effort for Kroll. You watch my channel, so I know you are aware of how much I dislike Kroll. XD
Bobby Fackrell
November 2nd, 2022 - 6:15amThe Power of In Kroll is better than most of series 15, Horror of Fang Rock being the exception
Prowl 1701
November 2nd, 2022 - 9:24pmLol, you and are just going to have to disagree on that one, my friend. You know I like sunmakers, and Image, and have a soft sport for underworld.
daz
November 2nd, 2022 - 10:12pmI still can’t see us getting 13 til pretty much the final year of releases. Or even end it on a high.
Fingers crossed they’ve recorded more Tom Baker interview bits well in advance for his remaining seasons though as he is wearing a bit thin now unfortunately.
Prowl 1701
October 31st, 2022 - 2:57pmChristel Dee unboxes their collection boxsets with Lee Binding there as well. Really neat to hear Lee talk about the sets as they are looking at them and discussing them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FHquPc2IPo
Plus he does mention that the one after the next one is one he has been working on for a while (probably season 20)
Prof Horner
October 31st, 2022 - 4:17pmInteresting. I think we are all pretty certain that we would have got season 20 in 2020 if hadn’t been for COVID. I look forward to seeing this season again after all this time.even though for me for me personally I think it was when things started to go wrong with the series. Leading to me falling out of love with the series after Davison ., Until the Mcgann TV movie. And of course for part of the series it features the lovely Sarah Sutton!
Bobby Fackrell
October 31st, 2022 - 9:21pmIt’s definitely the season where it all went wrong however Enlightenment and the following year Caves of Androzani are classics, series 23 is underated and 26 is one of the best
daz
October 31st, 2022 - 11:59pmThanks for sharing Prowl 1701.
Great to see Lee talking about his work
Basil Funkenstein
November 1st, 2022 - 3:42amChristel says December release for the season 2 box set and Lee doesn’t correct her or bat an eyelid at it, so that Dutch site I found may be right after all. Could be an early December release.
Prowl 1701
November 1st, 2022 - 6:24amLee does comment that he just finishes them and sends them off and when they come out, they come out (or something to that effect). Not sure if he knows the release dates.
Gordon
November 1st, 2022 - 11:44amThis is really interesting stuff. All the talk of season 25 has got me quite excited for it whenever it comes out. Seems quite an easy one to put together as a cover as well. The thing the doctor is holding that lee mentioned I I suspect is ace’s bat. That or ace’s slingshot. As for the monsters the special weapons dalek, cyber leader, chief clown and lady P. The tardis doors inside really have to be pink.
Prowl 1701
November 1st, 2022 - 6:03pmI agree, the Tardis on the inside has to be pink, that is such a perfect idea. I hope one of the season 25 stories gets some updated effects, they haven’t really done that for the McCoy era.
Gordon
October 30th, 2022 - 1:51pmI heard at the bfi that for the time medlar The missing 12 seconds was re-shot in 4K, then it was downgraded to 405 line then they made it look like it was made on film like the rest of the episode and Steve Crocker remastered it back up to HD.
Prowl 1701
October 30th, 2022 - 4:00pmWhat was the missing 12 seconds of?
Gordon
October 30th, 2022 - 8:38pmIt’s 2 vikings getting stabbed.
This YouTube clip from the dvd explains what was missing. https://youtu.be/bTsFbcZVCMM
Auton
October 30th, 2022 - 9:29pmThe vikings in the story getting attacked by the Anglo-Saxons. It was censored in New Zealand and the surviving print for part 4 is from there but the censored clips no long exist
Auton
October 30th, 2022 - 10:20pmSo does this mean that you can watch part 4 with this new improved 12 seconds?
Prowl 1701
October 31st, 2022 - 3:13amThanks Auton. I figure the new footage will be inserted in part 4.
D84
October 31st, 2022 - 8:35amExcellent work – how many other shows get this kind of treatment
Any news on a release date as yet? Or rumours of what the next set will be?
Gordon
October 31st, 2022 - 12:06pmYes it will be inserted in part 4. No word on a release date but it’s looking like December. As for what’s next season 20 is coming mid 2023 according to fans that were at the Amsterdam filming. Michael e Bryant said last week that he recently worked with Katy manning on something. Considering the only Jo season left is 9 and they did colour recovery on time monster last year it’s a safe assumption that season 9 is coming soon. My guess is it will be the next release. After that probably a Troughton, a Tom and then the last remaining mcoy as I feel we are going to be due 1 from each but not necessary in that order.
Prof Horner
October 31st, 2022 - 1:40pmWell I am happy with season 20 coming next year, since it is a long time since we had a Davison. But I hope we get season 9 first and hopefully a Tom and Troughton season 6.
Noreleasedate
October 31st, 2022 - 1:50pmSo why no release date at the event ? Is that not one of the main reasons to host it there get max publicity.
Gordon
October 31st, 2022 - 4:02pmThey have never announced any of the previous collection sets release dates at the bfi events and I doubt they will start now. It’s worth noting the bfi screenings are organised by them not the bbc. They probably don’t know the release date any more than you or I do.
D84
October 31st, 2022 - 9:26pm@Gordon – highly likely then that is down to his Directing credit on The Sea Devils. So yes, would agree and suspect S9 is one the next couple / few we get – possibly indeed next if S20 is summer 2023, there is room for 1 more between S2 if we get it this side of Christmas, and potentially S20 in June/July/August
Gordon
October 26th, 2022 - 1:50amIncase anybody is worried Russell has already said on Instagram that the colllection box sets will not change its logo.
D84
October 26th, 2022 - 9:41amWhilst i am happy the Collection Range will have a consistent logo – I would have personally preferred each set to use the logo in use for that Doctor / Season – that’s just me.
daz
October 26th, 2022 - 4:26pmD84 I would have preferred the same but get why they had to go with the then new branding at the time.
Gordon
October 26th, 2022 - 10:16pmI get that people might want separate logos for each era but we are 12 cover’s in. Lee has also got at least 3-4 covers not yet revealed. They are closer to the end than the beginning. Too late to change now.
D84
October 27th, 2022 - 9:34amOh yes absolutely Gordon – too late to change now, let’s keep it as it is.
I would even go as far as saying if they do move on to The Collection of “NuWho” – again keep the Jodie era logo to have consistency across the range
The Time Lord 1944
October 27th, 2022 - 4:45pmWhen I asked him about whether future seasons will have a blu-ray release now that they have Disney+ and BBC1 exclusivity he did not answer. He just liked the comment. I hope someone with connections can find out.
daz
October 31st, 2022 - 12:07pmThey will get a Blu-Ray release as it’s another source of income for the BBC after broadcast -Who stuff always sells as we like to build our collections.
Disney still sells certain films/shows even though they are on Disney+ too although their deal might dictate release dates for overseas releases going forward. UK will be business as usual.
I’m looking forward to extra features that have been lacking for a while now in future Series sets as RTD always created more content. Fingers crossed anyway.
Prof Horner
October 25th, 2022 - 5:55pmSo BBC have linked up with Disney for nu Who. Do we think we may get the animations restarted after all?
Basil Funkenstein
October 25th, 2022 - 10:37pmThere’s always hope.
Imagine a world with Disney-funded Doctor Who animations.
Gordon
October 26th, 2022 - 12:53amI’d imagine they will want to see how the main show does before considering animations. Even then there isn’t a guarantee that Disney will want to even touch animations of 60s niche missing black and white tv. Animations of the current team might be of larger appeal.
Bobby Fackrell
October 26th, 2022 - 12:40pmMickey Mouse used to be black and white
Auton
October 26th, 2022 - 1:43pmDisney were attempting to make a Marco Polo movie so they could animate Marco Polo 59 years late
Bobby Fackrell
October 26th, 2022 - 9:39pmGood shout it will be much better and they love a cartoon
Gordon
October 26th, 2022 - 11:28pmI do think we have to take into account that they currently only have the rights to the current show. Without the rights to stream the 60’s they might not have an interest in missing animations. I just cannot see them being interested in animating the likes of space pirates without having season 6 or the whole of the Troughton era to go with it. I can see toymaker, wheel in space and masterplan potentially of being of interest as they have elements that will be shown on tv. We also have to look at what Disney are currently with their own IPs. They are doing a lot of live action remakes. They may not want animation if they are interested in missing who. Finally Disney aren’t normally in the habit of sharing on IPs that they outright own but hay never say never.
Gordon
October 27th, 2022 - 1:04am*don’t own
Robert Watkins
October 23rd, 2022 - 8:58amA Troughton collection would be a big boost for the series with a Wendy Padbury and Frazer trailer?, but I think there would be a gap between it and a Hartnell release. So a colour release early next next year.
Basil Funkenstein
October 22nd, 2022 - 9:54pmApparently the BFI screening is next Saturday. Fingers crossed for a reveal of a release date then. I’m hoping they release it on the 23rd of November.
I’m also really really hoping we’ll see 4 sets next year; a Pertwee (season 9 or 11, in February,) a Davison (season 20, in May,) a T Baker (season 16, in August,) and a Troughton. (Season 5 or 6, in November again.) That would celebrate the anniversary year and also we’d then have one of each Doctor, except McGann, in the collection.
Basil Funkenstein
October 22nd, 2022 - 9:55pmWishful thinking I know but a man can dream.
Prowl 1701
October 23rd, 2022 - 2:42amI’m hoping the same.
Basil Funkenstein
October 23rd, 2022 - 9:44pmHey dude,
I watch your vids on YouTube. After the release of Season 2 are you planning on predicting what sets will come after? Not sure if revisiting that sort of vid would be a good idea.
Keep up the great work.
Prowl 1701
October 23rd, 2022 - 10:12pmHey, glad you enjoy the channel. I did a video about that recently I believe? So I don’t think I will revisit it for a while. Looking forward to doing some videos about the new special, the current era wrapping up, and season 2 when the boxset comes out.