October 25th, 2024
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Doctor Who The Collection Season 25 Limited Edition Packaging
Available to order from www.amazon.co.uk
Also available from www.zavvi.com (sold out), www.rarewaves.com, www.ebay.co.uk, www.hive.co.uk and other selected retailers.
With thanks to BBC Studios.
DOCTOR WHO: THE COLLECTION – SEASON 25 available on Blu-ray
Doctor Who fans can continue to build their own home archive on Blu-ray with an eight-disc box set, starring Sylvester McCoy as the Seventh Doctor.
The stories included are Remembrance of the Daleks, The Happiness Patrol, Silver Nemesis and The Greatest Show in the Galaxy. The stories also feature Sophie Aldred who plays iconic 80s companion, Ace, who joins the Doctor to battle Daleks, Cybermen, the murderous Happiness Patrol and the evil forces of the Psychic Circus.
PLUS, fans can experience this season like never before, with brand new extended special editions of all four adventures, exclusive to this Blu-ray set.
The four Special Editions feature unseen footage, updated special effects, immersive surround sound, and surprises. All episodes have been newly remastered from available sources meaning these classic adventures have never looked or sounded so good on home media.
The Collection: Season 25 is also jam-packed with hours of new and exclusive material including:
UPDATED SPECIAL EFFECTS
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Exclusive to Blu-ray, on the original broadcast versions of Remembrance of The Daleks,
Silver Nemesis and The Greatest Show in The Galaxy.
BEHIND THE SOFA
- New episodes with Sylvester McCoy (The Doctor), Sophie Aldred (Ace), Bonnie Langford (Mel), Nicola Bryant (Peri), Wendy Padbury (Zoe), Janet Fielding (Tegan), Sarah Sutton (Nyssa), Dame Sheila Hancock (Helen A), Jessica Martin (Mags), Karen Gledhill (Allison) and Mark Hardy (Cyber-Lieutenant).
IN CONVERSATION
- Three new episodes, with Sophie Aldred, script editor Andrew Cartmel and director Chris Clough.
LOOKING FOR DURSLEY
- A documentary looking back at the life and career of Dursley McLinden (Mike).
THE MAKING OF DOCTOR WHO
- A rare vintage documentary from 1988, previously only available on VHS.
SILVER NEMESIS – VHS EXTENDED VERSION
- A version of the story originally released on VHS with extra footage.
SILVER NEMESIS – SPECIAL EDITION OMNIBUS
- A special cut-down feature-length version of this adventure, in the tradition of the 1970s Christmas repeats.
THE COLLECTORS – THE 1980s
- Host Emily Cook chats to Doctor Who collectors about their 1980s treasures.
THE DOCTOR WHO ESCAPE ROOM – TEAM SEVENTH DOCTOR
- Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred and Bonnie Langford attempt to escape the room of doom.
WHEN SOPHIE MET LESLEY
- Sophie Aldred chats to Lesley Dunlop, her co-star from The Happiness Patrol who also appeared in the Fifth Doctor story Frontios (1984).
STEPHEN MANSFIELD INTERVIEW
- The practical effects genius looks back on his Season 25 work.
STUDIO & LOCATION FOOTAGE
- Hours of raw footage and outtakes captured during the making of all four stories.
5.1 SURROUND SOUND
RARE ARCHIVAL MATERIAL FROM THE BBC VAULTS
EXCLUSIVE CONVENTION FOOTAGE
HD PHOTO GALLERIES
INFO TEXT
PDF ARCHIVE
PLUS LOTS MORE!
This eight-disc box set also includes hours of special features previously released on DVD including documentaries, featurettes, audio commentaries and more.
The Collection: Season 25 will be released on 21st October 2024.
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John Batty
October 26th, 2024 - 9:33amJust received an email from Royal mail stating it had been sent to the wrong distribution center and it’s been diverted back on track, suggest Monday is less hopeful now annoyingly 🙁
Tom Williams
October 26th, 2024 - 1:31pmThat happened with me recent on my underwater menace steak book it took nearly 4 days too arrive in the end
Snowman
October 25th, 2024 - 5:47pmMy Amazon Account just says it will be delivered on Monday. (Is that the release date)?
Tom Williams
October 25th, 2024 - 6:16pmYes that’s right as most people with hmv won’t revive it aswell till Monday 28th
ex15
October 25th, 2024 - 6:17pmMines the same, always that way, never get it any earlier than the Monday, even though they have it on the Saturday sometimes..
Tom Williams
October 25th, 2024 - 10:18pmWell mines already landed at midlands super hub so fingers crossed it lands at my local post office tomorrow morning for same day delivery I should know as I ordered classic steal books that arrived on next day
Nb7
October 26th, 2024 - 10:10amMines coming today from hmv, apparently. Had two emails this morning with one saying Monday and then another directly after saying arriving today before 2! So who knows. They’ll all start arriving soon! Enjoy everyone.
DeliveryRus
October 26th, 2024 - 10:41amHmv order arrived JUST NOW
Gordon
October 25th, 2024 - 4:59pmThat’s my copy here. Watched remembrance special edition. There is the odd change here and there but it’s very much remembrance. Love the new model work and effects for the most part.
Ian Cotterill
October 25th, 2024 - 5:38pmWhat sort of odd changes?
Gordon
October 25th, 2024 - 5:52pmIt’s not odd as in weird more odd as in small changes
Prowl1701
October 25th, 2024 - 6:34pmDisc layout? Like the new version of remembrance?
JRT!
October 25th, 2024 - 7:02pmBut the original is still there though,yeah?
Gordon
October 25th, 2024 - 8:18pmWell for remembrance happiness and nemesis the special editions are on the 2nd disc of each story as the main feature with the transmitted version being on the first disc of each story. For show both versions are on the same disc and when you press play all you get the choice of either televised or special edition. There is also the option to watch the transmitted episodes with the new effects
JRT!
October 25th, 2024 - 11:12pmThanks a bunch Gordon,my mind is at ease,lol
Delivery4you
October 25th, 2024 - 3:35pmHmv have dispatched delivers now around 13:00
daz
October 23rd, 2024 - 7:45pmLooks like hmv are preparing to dispatch as they’ve taken my money now
Looking forward to being 9 again when it arrives. My introduction to DW in 1988.
Gordon
October 24th, 2024 - 2:27amMy order is on its way from Zavvi. Says it’s due Friday or Saturday. Had a really rough week so looking forward to getting it
Nb7
October 24th, 2024 - 11:31amReally really looking forward to this set. The McCoy era was my introduction to the show, particularly this season and 26 so to see the complete silver nemesis again is going to be a treat.
Enjoy it Gordon and hope everything is ok pal.
Mark Hughes
October 24th, 2024 - 2:47pmThis set is awesome having arrived todaý, so plenty to see over the weekend, that completes my seventh, doc in limiteds, well worth the wait.
Tom Williams
October 24th, 2024 - 8:02pmHad my dispatch email today on eBay hmv let’s hope mine don’t arrive like season 20 recent being damaged :/ really will love it too sit in between 24 and 26 Sylvester McCoy is my fav classic one
Tom Williams
October 24th, 2024 - 11:34pmMines been sent from eBay hmv can’t wait too revive it 🙂
WhoKnows
October 25th, 2024 - 10:04amANY SIGN OF ANY DISPATCH NOTICES FROM HMV?
Mine still saying payment captured
Lewis James
October 25th, 2024 - 2:39pmI had my dispatch note last night, hopefully it may arrive over the weekend if I’m lucky
jvm2701
October 25th, 2024 - 3:25pmAnyone had a dispatch notice from Amazon yet- or their money taken?
Snowman
October 25th, 2024 - 5:50pmMy Amazon Account recently changed, to be delivered on Monday.
Bobby Fackrell
October 26th, 2024 - 5:57pm25 was my first series too, but would have been 6
Lewis James
October 27th, 2024 - 11:42amLooks like I will get mine tomorrow as i ordered to store. Really looking forward to it though, my next week sorted
Neill Stringer
October 20th, 2024 - 7:33pmWill season 1 be held off for a while to ensure An Unearthly Child is included?
Amypondfan
October 20th, 2024 - 8:46pmUnfortunately there is no guarantee that waiting will solve the issue. It may genuinely be a case of an unearthly child is no longer available for a commercial release.
Sofia Fox
October 20th, 2024 - 8:50pmThey do not to worry about the home media rights of An Unearthly Child, those are secure as far I understand. They just haven’t started work on Season 1, at least that was the status a year ago.
RW
October 23rd, 2024 - 9:22pmIt’s covered under videogram.
Gordon
October 24th, 2024 - 2:28amYep it’s fine for a release. Not sure if there is any issue for new extras for it
Robert Sienicki
October 24th, 2024 - 8:20amOh, they resolved it for the Collection range? That’s great to hear! I haven’t heard about that. Is there any info online or just word on the street?
Just to be safe, when the problem started I bought the dvd with this story, so I could include it in the box to fill in the gap.
The Unlicensed Physician
October 24th, 2024 - 6:16pmThe existing home video rights, however they were negotiated with Mrs Coburn, still cover it. That’s from some of the people involved with the sets, who don’t see a problem.
D84
October 25th, 2024 - 11:04amGood news then guys
Lewis James
October 20th, 2024 - 4:42pmWe should get dispatch notifications from mid week onwards. I’m also predicting next years releases will be 7, 21 & fingers crossed 6 at last, unless they are having any unforeseen issues in which case it will be 16 I think
Tom Williams
October 20th, 2024 - 11:03pmSomeone on eBay already has a copy which is shocking so let’s hope I guess that zavvi will be the first ones too next if they arrive early I know myself 7 is next and more 21 mostly next year 6 has been rumoured for a good long time now and people forget that we had season 15 this year so can’t be another Tom maker one already I think more 2026
James
October 20th, 2024 - 1:00pmApparently one of the contributers/makers of rhe range has let slip 7 will be next after 25 release. Picture of him holding 25 box infront of PC with 7 mentioned as next. As if it wasn’t already none. Worst kept secret lol
Matt L
October 20th, 2024 - 11:21pmWhen does everyone think we’ll get a trailer for Season 7?
Tom Williams
October 23rd, 2024 - 8:59pmJanuary 2025 I recon
Gordon
October 24th, 2024 - 2:24amYep. Richard bignell posted a photo on twitter of his computer with his copy of season 25 covering what hes Working on which he said was for the next set. However the camera script code for inferno 1 was visible which completely gave it away.
Tom Williams
October 18th, 2024 - 6:49pmJust spotted on eBay someone already has a copy of this in hand ? Especially it looks really good up close
Snowman
October 14th, 2024 - 11:51pmWho does the Art for the Actual Discs?
Prowl 1701
October 15th, 2024 - 5:37amLee Binding does the disc art as well. He does the whole boxset art.
Snowman
October 15th, 2024 - 12:40pmAh, Thanks Prow 1701l. I knew he did the Lovely Cover Art. I thought it might have been someone else for the Discs.
Prof Horner
October 14th, 2024 - 10:45amWell given Lee Bindings recent post teasing the next colours of the next boxset. What do we all think the next boxset will be? I know Lee says the colours reflect a scene in episode four of a particular story. I think it refers to the Doctor been attacked by the Nestene creature in episode four of Spearhead from Space. What do we all think?
DPHill
October 14th, 2024 - 3:19pmWell, Prowl did mention in a video (great video as always) about a particular scene with the same literal colour structure as the snapshot Lee posted, it was Terror of the Zygons, and my did it look the part – be very happy and very surprised if we got S13 seen as we just got S15 this year. S7 with the colour recovery being well underway seems very likely. Inferno ep4 doesn’t really have anything particular that fits, but the story would fit lime green and red for the lava and slime. I looked at spearhead a moment ago and the nestene consciousness really could fit as it has green tentacle and the pulsating thing is lit in red with light green slimy bits and pertwee’s cape lining is red. I just really want S7 so I am going to say that one [plus it would make pertwee’s releases the most uniform, one each fortyear].
Prowl 1701
October 14th, 2024 - 4:26pmGlad you enjoyed the video! I agree that 7 is far more likely, and it has been the rumored next set for a while, but we do know the release order can change for these and the restoration work could be running behind for this season. The colors Lee teased certainly match season 13 well, and while I figure it’s too soon for another Tom, I could see it if the Pertwee’s sets both still need work.
Prof Horner
October 14th, 2024 - 5:24pmWell my top three wanted seasons are 6,7and 13. But I am happy with whatever comes next after 25. Yes @DP Hill , Prowls videos are always excellent. I recommend everyone on this site to check them out on YouTube under the name Another Sci fi guy.
Prowl1701
October 14th, 2024 - 9:14pmThanks for the shout out guys. Got a nice video about part 2 of the triumph of sutekh that went up today. I am happy to have any set in the collection next, but am definitely hoping to get 7, 13, and 6 sooner if possible as I love those seasons.
Tom Williams
October 15th, 2024 - 12:13amGordon did confirm last week or maybe week before that 7 is next and would be out esp in January next year for preorder but more after that could be 21 or the long rumoured one season 6 maybe time will tell so I think 7 officially next
The Unlicensed Physician
October 17th, 2024 - 4:25amI’m sure Gordon would clarify things himself if he was about, but he didn’t “confirm” S7 or the date. That’s his prediction based on what’s out there.
Tom Williams
October 18th, 2024 - 7:49pm?
That’s the rumour is anyway along with 6 which is a season that’s been rumoured to be in the works for years at this point. Restoration work on 7 is definitely in the process of happening so that seems most likely next. There has been rumoured filming of extras for 21 for a while. With only 10 seasons left and a potentially wilderness years set pretty near enough every remaining season is being worked on at some level whether it’s restoration or special features.
That was Gordon’s comment from the post down below if you read
SV7
October 10th, 2024 - 3:40pmAccording to the disc breakdown on page 35 of the latest DWM (609), the TV version of Remembrance of the Daleks only has 5.1 audio on three out of four episodes???? This must be an error surely, as the special edition version has 5.1 audio on all four episodes and I’m pretty sure the SE DVD had 5.1 on all four. A almighty mess up if true?
Gordon
October 10th, 2024 - 4:29pmMark ayres says it’s a mistake and they are all getting the 5.1 mix treatment both televised and special edition versions
SV7
October 10th, 2024 - 5:30pmThank you for clarifying that for me! I had to ask as it did seem a bit strange.
Gordon
October 10th, 2024 - 1:34amThere is about 17 pages dedicated to the season 25 box set plus features in the new dwm. Each story gets 2 pages each covering the changes. There are 2 pages covering the daytime live event that fans went on. 4 pages dedicated to the making of doctor who feature and another 3 pages dedicated to the bfi event. Also the disc breakdown is back
Prowl 1701
October 10th, 2024 - 6:28amLooking forward to seeing the disc layout.
Bellal
October 10th, 2024 - 9:05amSounds interesting. Will enjoy the extended new versions if all four. What was the 8th Doctor free download by the way?
Bellal
October 10th, 2024 - 9:34amTime of the Daleks ah, have already
Neill Stringer
October 16th, 2024 - 12:00pmWhat are the chances of season 1 not being released till bear the end?
Snowman
October 6th, 2024 - 2:29pmGordon, since the BBC have started going through there Back Catalogue of Classic Sci-Fi Series and giving them the Lovely Blu-Ray Box Set Treatment, what is the Chances of them giving the Survivors this Treatment?
Gordon
October 7th, 2024 - 12:27amNot sure if they would do it but I’d expect that would be pretty high on the list along with tripods. Not saying any of these will happen but other 70/80/90s bbc sci fi shows I’d personally pick is star cops the omega factor and perhaps crime traveler and moonbase 3. I’d have put red dwarf but it’s already out on blu. If you want to make it more broader to include children’s tv id go for chronicles of Narnia, dark season, the queens nose, demon headmaster and some of the more famous look and reads like through the dragons eye, dark tower and boy from space
Lee D
October 7th, 2024 - 12:44amThe Omega Factor is a brilliant one to consider.
Snowman
October 7th, 2024 - 1:09pmI thought about Survivors (Classic BBC Sci-Fi Series) getting the Blu-Ray Box Set treatment as the BBC Seems to be putting out Quite a Few of these old Shows on Blu-Ray now. What with Dr Who, Blake’s 7 and now the Box of Delights.
I was recently watching a Guy on YouTube review the upcoming Blake’s 7 Blu-Ray. He said it wasn’t a Favourite show of his but he would buy it because of the Updated Effects, Better Picture and Sound etc. as it should be worth a Second Watch.
Then he mentioned about Survivors being his Favourite Classic BBC Sci-Fi Show and he would like that to be given the Full treatment. So it got me thinking will it come out.
Snowman
October 7th, 2024 - 1:22pmThe Tripods Definitely, used to love that show, seem to remember I was at School when that came out. Now I come to think of it I would love to see the Triffids aswell get this Treatment. loved the Film (from the 50s I think it was). Then along came the TV Series in the 80s.
Prof Horner
October 7th, 2024 - 1:44pmI see that The Changes is now out on DVD. As it was shown early in 1975 it is coming open to it’s fiftieth anniversary. Maybe that could be released on blu ray. It certainly was a superior piece of children’s drama which I remember watching at the time.
The Omega Factor was an excellent spooky series that fell foul of the dreaded Mary Whitehouse.
Mr Greel
October 7th, 2024 - 1:58pmReally would like The Nightmare Man to be released on Blu-Ray. Unmissable when it was televised and have it on DVD but would be good to have on Blu-Ray.
Amypondfan
October 7th, 2024 - 5:24pmNightmare man is brilliant, it has so many links to who as well (cast, crew, writer etc) it’s almost like watching a spinoff! The DVD was great.
Paddyyo
October 7th, 2024 - 7:34pmLong shot but any chance the BBC would look at releasing all 3 series of Monkey Dust?
Prof Horner
October 7th, 2024 - 9:25pmHad to look Monkey Dust up @Paddyyo , never heard of it.
You are right @ Ampondfan, Nightmare Man is quite brilliant. It has a feel of Terror of the Zygons about it. Not only because it is directed by Douglas Camfield, but it has Mr Huckle in it, who comes to a very unpleasant end at the end of episode one. At the hands of The Nightmare Man himself played by who else but Pat Gorman! Great stuff.
Barney
October 8th, 2024 - 11:41amI’m a huge monkey dust Fan, but I have to say sadly I wouldnt be hopefull. I bought season 1 on dvd and eagerly awaited the other 2 series but they never came. I googled it at the time to find the creator had passed and had only dealt with the licensing for the first series I don’t know how true that is but made sense to me. It’s all available on YouTube and has been for some time. I always assumed it not getting copy right struck and not being available on any of the streamers that that held weight. Big shame I loved the program and I blame it for developing my Dark sense of humour watching it on BBC choice on our “on digital” box. Was far too young to be watching it but my parents wrongly assumed if it was a cartoon it must be safe.
Ricky
October 8th, 2024 - 2:05pmSome great shows mentioned there indeed ,survivors is a classic,omega factor ,tripods and the nightmare man are fabulous.
Snowman,day of the triffids is already out on Blu-ray ,not sure if you are aware?
Snowman
October 8th, 2024 - 7:07pmYes Ricky I looked it up after I made that Comment. I think it was 2021 it came out on Blu-ray. I wasn’t aware at the time. I don’t know if it’s the same as these Deluxe Box Sets though with all the Bells and Whistles. (I’ll have to check it out).
Gordon
October 9th, 2024 - 7:50amThe 1981 bbc Day of the triffids came out in 2020 however whoever dealt with the restoration made a massive balls up by filmising all the studio footage. There also was only 1 bonus feature. A restoration feature.
Some really good choices here.
Ricky
October 9th, 2024 - 8:26amIndeed it was a shame ,it does come with a nice booklet though ,but it was a opportunity missed ,it’s another childhood fave of mine so I bought it anyway,and can’t say the picture bothered me and I thought it was at least a uptick on the dvd release,but could of been handled alot better.
Gordon
October 10th, 2024 - 2:18pmNigel kneale’s The stone tapes is up next in December 9th according to zavvi. The packaging looks awesome. Even though it’s a bbc film it’s getting released through the101 films label. Packaging looks great
Pipkin
October 10th, 2024 - 3:45pmI was looking at that DVD the other day and others such as Moondial, Into the labyrinth and chocky. A lot of childhood memories there that i havent seen in years.
Ricky
October 11th, 2024 - 5:14pmI’m a big fan of quatermass but admit I haven’t seen the stone tape BBC film ,looks like I’m in for a treat ,so it’s an instant preorder /day one purchase for me.
Agree on the packaging, that really is something special, imagine if the box of delights gets the same elaborate packaging, it certainly deserves it.
Prof Horner
October 11th, 2024 - 9:13pm@Ricky, yes you are certainly in for a treat with The Stone Tapes . The original fifties Quatermass serials are some of the best TV ever made. Particularly the Quatermass and the Pit , it amazes how well it stands up in regards to production values. They must have spent some money on it.
Ricky
October 16th, 2024 - 4:06pmWhen I watch it I’ll let you know my thoughts prof,it’s on my Christmas list! lol.
Agreed on quatermass its a corker and really draws you in ,this is also a great bluray release.
Paddyyo
October 25th, 2024 - 8:33pmOut of curiosity and apllogies if it has been discussed elsewhere does anyone know if The Sarah Jane Adventures will be getting blu-ray The Collection Treatment?
Paddyyo
October 25th, 2024 - 8:34pm*apologies
Ryan
October 2nd, 2024 - 3:02pmIs there any word on what the next sets will most likely be after Season 25?
D84
October 2nd, 2024 - 4:14pmThink we heard from Gordon a while ago that S7 and S21 are amongst the next couple.
Tom Williams
October 2nd, 2024 - 6:36pmAs I believe season 7 is the next one more likely tbh and possibly 21 or 6
Gordon
October 2nd, 2024 - 8:59pmThat’s the rumour is anyway along with 6 which is a season that’s been rumoured to be in the works for years at this point. Restoration work on 7 is definitely in the process of happening so that seems most likely next. There has been rumoured filming of extras for 21 for a while. With only 10 seasons left and a potentially wilderness years set pretty near enough every remaining season is being worked on at some level whether it’s restoration or special features.
Tom Williams
October 3rd, 2024 - 12:38pmThank you for the update gordan 🙂 I was hoping for finally like others probably a Patrick troughton season finally lol
Rob W
October 7th, 2024 - 2:06pmI was hoping an animation, but I doubt we will see anything until next year. Let’s hope it’s worth the wait, as we are down to an animation per year at this rate.
Rory
October 7th, 2024 - 4:45pm@Rob, I’m happy to wait for the animations so that we can get the best possible product. If that means only one this year then so be it, so long as they keep producing them.
Matt L
October 9th, 2024 - 6:25pmIf it is Season 7, when does everyone think we would we get a trailer for it?
Tom Williams
October 9th, 2024 - 8:17pmMy opinion it won’t be till new years as don’t forget season 2 blu ray ain’t out yet as the standard form people have asked about recent which I remember last year it came out end off this month/nov so I see season 7 trailer and announced coming round January again unless Gordon has better info ?
Gordon
October 9th, 2024 - 8:50pmI’ll guess new year time. Not sure who is doing the trailer though. Pete mctighe says in the new dwm that he won’t be doing any more trailers for the foreseeable future due to his commitments to the war between the land and the sea spin off. He said they actually had a scripted trailer ready to go at coal hill school for season 25 but prep for the spin off show couldn’t make the schedule work. However he has also said the specially scripted trailers will definitely be returning. Whether or not that means season 7 is getting a special scripted trailer or just a clip one I don’t know.
James
October 11th, 2024 - 10:08amGiven that there are filming war spinoff and that features the sea devils maybe the silurians too and seasob 7 has rhe silurians.. Could possibly be a cross over trailer made? Kate talking to her colleagues about her father at war with a similar species
Rob W
October 11th, 2024 - 8:25pmLee has just put the colours up of the cover of the next release.
D84
September 26th, 2024 - 3:49pmJust a thought, and i know those involved had other work projects before now – but should we be concerned that the main contributors to The Collection range all of a sudden have other releases they are working on (The Box of Delights / Blakes 7)
Do we see The Collection being in jeopardy or slowing down to accommodate other works?
scotel
September 26th, 2024 - 5:37pmNo, they have other work to do. The Collection isn’t going to take up all their time and are understandably want to make money to pay bills.
Rex F
September 26th, 2024 - 5:59pmI would assume that the slow rate of Collection releases is what allows most contributors to work on these other projects? The “restoration” of the picture is what seems to take longest (it’s certainly the most rushed…) and that’s mainly done by one man still – if I see his name on the B7 set I’ll be very surprised. And disappointed.
Gordon
September 26th, 2024 - 10:32pmThe Blakes 7 releases are being worked on alongside the doctor who ones. They aren’t being done instead of. I don’t know if the box of delights restoration is being worked on by Peter Crocker/mark ayres. The lack of mention from either Peter or mark suggests they might not be involved with the restoration of it. Chris chapman who produces some of the documentaries has about 12 documentaries in various different stages alongside the upcoming releases of 5 documentaries on the season 25, b7 season 1 and box of delights releases. He was filming earlier in the week with Toby hadoke so he is more than able and willing to juggle multiple ranges at the same time
There is another company that handles some of the non doctor who restorations. Think it’s called the ark. They handled the red dwarf, the young ones, tinker trailer, edge of darkness, hitchikers, blackadder and a few other ones as well. There is definite room for them to do more than just doctor who.
James
September 26th, 2024 - 1:10pmWith all the NewWho doctor’s having a complete years release now (I know 3 out of 4 are usa only). Would the collection range be better doing Doctor sets instead of single series sets? Plus 2hats the chances of a Eccleston years set?
D84
September 26th, 2024 - 2:37pmI imagine if they were to do NewWho – it would be in Doctor era’s rather than individual seasons like the classic era.
But an Eccleston set just covering 1 year – tough to justify the cost even if it is rammed with extra’s
Rex F
September 26th, 2024 - 6:13pmCollection sets by Doctor? That’d mean no releases for a few years while they prepare them, surely? I can see them repackaging left over stock in years to come though, as a final push to maximise their return via shiny new packaging. A last push for the disc market in 2030 maybe.
Gordon
September 26th, 2024 - 11:31pmIt will most certainly be separate seasons. There is quite a bit of potential extras that could be produced for the new who seasons. I don’t think you could do complete doctors with so much extras unless the price of the complete set is severely bumped up to make it budgetly affordable to make. I can see the classic seasons eventually get repackaged into complete doctor sets but it is years away and also potentially just the episodes to save money and make it cheaper to produce.
Gordon
September 25th, 2024 - 1:29pmFor those itching for a Patrick troughton release box of delights is getting a blu ray release due out on November 25th. Chris chapman has produced a 90 plus minute making of documentary for it that features 25 people interviewed for it and returns to some of the original locations. He calls it a dream gig so I’m sure it will be the same high quality we usually get from his blu ray special features.
D84
September 25th, 2024 - 3:48pmWhat? ………. What! ………… WHAT !!
Rory
September 25th, 2024 - 5:07pmThat’s an instant buy.as part of my childhood.
Tom Williams
September 25th, 2024 - 5:16pmDoes this mean season 6 ? If so that’s understandable as people have asked about season 2 standard form not being announced yet and I guess the reason there’s been no more animation announcements?
Amypondfan
September 25th, 2024 - 6:07pmTom, box of delights was a fantasy series from 1984 starring Patrick troughton. It’s fondly remembered and many will be delighted with a new release of it.
Tom Williams
September 25th, 2024 - 8:09pmWell I dk what every dr started in lol apart from Tom baker with little Britain and John Pertwee with worzel gum-midge I guess I need too lower my hopes at mom on another season set 😀
Gordon
September 25th, 2024 - 9:16pmOh sorry guys. My bad. I just assumed most knew what box of delights was considering how beloved it is in some circles. Obviously not the case.
Here is the description and pre order info on Amazon for those that want to order:
In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of one of the BBC’s most beloved broadcasts, ‘The Box of Delights’ is remastered, including brand-new special features.
Considered to be one of the great works of modern fiction ‘The Box of Delights’ is brought to life in this magical, fantastical and delightful production starring Patrick Troughton, Devin Stanfield and Robert Stephens.
When Kay Harker meets a mysterious Punch and Judy man (Patrick Troughton) on his way home for Christmas, he little realizes that he is about to be plunged into adventure. The old man entrusts Kay with a strange puzzle box – the Box of Delights – before suddenly disappearing. Kay soon discovers two things: the box can transport him through time and space, and there is a plot to steal it. He must battle heroically against terrifying forces of evil in order to win the day…
Special Feaures
Time And Tide – Making The Box of Delights (NEW)
Trails & Continuity (NEW)
2004 Kay Harker & Director Interview
Blue Peter, Take Two & Pebble Mill Clips
DVD: http://www.amazon.co.uk
Blu ray: http://www.amazon.co.uk
Snowman
September 25th, 2024 - 12:23pmQuick Question for Gordon (I know he will be looking).
It’s about all the Dr Who Blu-Ray Collections and Animations released over the last Few years that have had BFI Screenings, have they all had Limited PostCards Given away at the Actual Screenings or can you think of some that never had a Postcard accompany the Show?
Thankyou in advance.
Gordon
September 25th, 2024 - 1:21pmI’ve never been able to get to any of the events so not sure which ones got and didn’t get
Snowman
September 25th, 2024 - 4:29pmThanks anyway Gordon. That was my next Question, if you had been to many of the Showings. I’m up North so it’s abit too far for me aswell. But I would have loved to have gone to a few of them. Especially for the Freebies and the Cast and Crew Talks (Signings Etc).
Gordon
September 25th, 2024 - 8:57pmI’m up in the north east of Scotland which is a good 500 miles away from the bfi. I’ve been to London before for concerts but thats normally booked 6 months to a year in advance so it’s a lot more cheaper and affordable. with it being so expensive to book flights accommodation etc with only 6 ish weeks notice (it’s normally around £100-£200 for flights alone at that short notice) it’s never worked out financially worth it. I do want to do one and I’d definitely try and get tickets if it worked out if I was down there. I’ve been close that I’ve been down the weekend before the city of death one but it’s never fully matched. The only cinema screenings I’ve managed are the day of the doctor, deep breath, dalek movies double bill and the legend of ruby sunday/empire of death double bill.
I’m Batman
September 26th, 2024 - 1:57pmThey tend to have postcards for the Collection sets, not the animations. I remember for the Time Meddler for Season 2, they mentioned it, and then you could get them from certain peoples tables whoever is doing the signings. Not sure if you can just get one for free all the time or only to get signed. Possibly both.
Prof Horner
September 22nd, 2024 - 4:12pmHappy Birthday to Frazer Hines, 80 years young today ❤️.
Pierre
September 23rd, 2024 - 8:53pmHear hear!
Pipkin
September 23rd, 2024 - 9:37pmAnd Billie Piper.
The Comedian
September 23rd, 2024 - 10:57pmPipkin: She must use good moisturiser…
Pipkin
September 25th, 2024 - 1:26pmShe does. As recommended by cassandra.
Rex F
September 25th, 2024 - 6:18pmNice comeback!
Prof Horner
September 20th, 2024 - 10:58pmSad news of the passing of David Graham. A true legend. RIP.
Prowl 1701
September 21st, 2024 - 3:32am99 years old, what a legend. And he came back and did some Dalek voices for the colorized version of The Daleks.
DPHill
September 22nd, 2024 - 1:15amSuch a shame, I only found out about a year ago he was fortunately still with us, bless him, such a stalwart, definitely no main recurring or main cast meme era of the 1920s still around now, rest in peace
Pipkin
September 22nd, 2024 - 10:19amWe still have the wonderful Arnold Yarrow (Bellal) who is still going at 104 years old.
we also say good bye to geoffrey Hinsliff from the stones of Blood who has just passed at the age of 87. RIP.
Pipkin
September 22nd, 2024 - 10:26amI forgot to mention the great Laurie webb (Mr. Ollis) who is now in his centenary year.
Amypondfan
September 22nd, 2024 - 10:45amGeoffrey was in image of the fendahl and nightmare of eden. He wasn’t in stones of blood so you may be mixing him up with someone else.
Pipkin
September 22nd, 2024 - 10:50amYes i meant image of the fendahl. Got my season stories mixed. Rushed in with my response.
Jamiouse
September 19th, 2024 - 3:43pmNot Season 25 related but, another Thursday rolls by and no animation announcement. I think we can safely say that’s it for 2024 releases. They might announce what the next animated title is but I doubt it will be released until early 2025.
I still live in hope of a Mission to the Unknown / Daleks Masterplan animation, they could release it in two parts over a year.
Prof Horner
September 19th, 2024 - 9:28pmThere is still three months to Christmas. It could be announced next week for an early December release. There is still plenty of time.
Amypondfan
September 19th, 2024 - 10:00pmMasterplan will probably be the final release and probably split into into two releases month apart. That is if it ever even gets done. More likely the smugglers or the savages for the next release.
Gordon
September 19th, 2024 - 10:54pmLet’s not forget they would need to pay for masterplan in advance. It’s 2-3 years work minimum. We are talking the sort of budget required that is really only reserved for one off specials on prime time tv. It’s going to be a big ask.
SV7
September 20th, 2024 - 8:28amI’m pleased someone else acknowledged this. I don’t want to sound dramatic but the lack of news regarding the next animation is making me suspect that the range has been quietly cancelled.
I first had suspicions when Toymaker was shown at the BFI and no one reported that any of the animators explicitly stated that there was another one on the way. The Underwater Menace screening was the complete opposite, with Paul Hembury confirming there was one more in the works (presumably Toymaker).
I’ve heard that Ian Levine seems to have heard it’s one of the stories he’s reconstructed using AI is the next release, but could they have just lied to him to get him off their backs so they can work on other unrelated projects? He also hasn’t leaked the title which I find strange as well…
What ever happens though, we can officially say that *just* over half the missing episodes were officially animated, and that is a huge achievement that would have seemed impossible ten years ago!
Nb7
September 20th, 2024 - 11:27amI’m sure there will be more animations, probably low budget end ones. There’s not been an announcement that they’re not making any more!
I’m guessing Sony and to some extent Disney have been helping fund them and if that’s the case I think it’ll be a little while before another announcement. I definitely wouldn’t write them off, someone will always help fund them.
Gordon
September 20th, 2024 - 2:23pmThey said back at the underwater menace bfi that there was at least 1 more from that animation team was being worked on. So there is at least 1 more in the works
Disney/sony have nothing to do with the missing episodes animations. Thats already been debunked
Scotel
September 20th, 2024 - 2:40pmThe Underwater Menace and The Celestial Toymaker were both entirely funded by BBC Studios. Bad Wolf (i.e. Sony) have no involvement in the animations and Disney do not have the rights to classic Who projects, even those produced by Bad Wolf (no Tales of the TARDIS and no colourisations).
The simplest answer is that The Underwater Menace took 15 months to make and whatevers next is taking a similar time frame. We know there’s more in the works but I’ve been expecting a 2025 release date from the start.
Nb7
September 20th, 2024 - 4:21pmMy bad, I just assumed they’d have been involved as the animations were announced to be coming back around the same time as the Disney and Sony deal’s announcements.
Does anyone know if the more recent animations are doing well in numbers?
Gordon
September 21st, 2024 - 1:58amNo numbers but here is how each one charted in its opening week according to the official sales chart.
The invasion: dvd: 34
The infinite quest: dvd 14
Dreamland: 13
The reign of terror: dvd: 17
Scream of the shalka: 68
The ice warriors: dvd: 7
The tenth planet: dvd: 12
Moonbase: dvd: 22
Power of the daleks: dvd: 17 blu ray: 7 video (digital): 20
Shada: dvd: 44 blu ray: 9 video (digital): 29
The macra terror: dvd: 13 blu ray: 4 video (digital): 6
The faceless ones: dvd: 12 blu ray: 1 video (digital): 6
Power of the daleks special edition: dvd: 21 blu ray: 2 video (digital): 4
Fury from the deep: dvd: 1 blu ray: 1 video (digital): 1
Web of fear special edition: dvd: 4 blu ray: 1 video (digital): 3
The evil of the daleks: dvd: 2 blu ray: 1 video (digital): 1
Galaxy 4: dvd: 4 blu ray: 2 video (digital): 3
Abominable snowman: dvd: 2 blu ray: 1 video (digital): 1
Underwater menace: dvd: 4 blu ray: 1 video (digital): 3
Celestial toymaker: dvd: 1 blu ray: 1 video (digital): 1
Nb7
September 21st, 2024 - 6:00pmThey’re pretty good numbers lol.
Del
September 19th, 2024 - 3:29pmSo has the terrible loss of life and flooding in Poland ( where the duplication plant is ) delayed it further ?
Gordon
September 19th, 2024 - 10:37pmDepends on where in Poland the factory is. It’s over 300,000 square km. It’s a bigger space than the uk (246,000 square km). It could easily be in area where there is no flooding
Tom Williams
September 13th, 2024 - 12:44amReally glad I reordered this proper the other day on eBay hmv 🙂 now finally I can rebuy back the rest that’s needed especially:/
Harold Shand
September 3rd, 2024 - 8:51amHMV have advised release date is now 28th October rather than 21st
SV7
August 31st, 2024 - 7:27pmNow August is drawing to a close, I don’t suppose anyone has heard anything regarding the next animation? Seems like we’ve had radio silence since Toymaker was announced.
James
September 1st, 2024 - 12:17pmLong rumoured to be smugglers as underwater menace was leaked story at the same time last February. Toymaker done as 60th included the character. Apparently Ian has said its one he has already ai completed. If it is smugglers that would mean the s4 box set be closer to release as would just leave highlanders to do a recon for (been said its too complicated to animate due to tartan). Be a shame as only 3 Troughton stories left (highlanders, wheel in space and space pirates) but if all 60s sets are being released with 1 story short/not fully watchable. S1 Marco polo, s3 three x4 parters to choose from, s4 highlanders, s5 wheel, s6 pirates.
Obviously the remaining 9 stories (s1 marco polo 7/7, s2 the crusade 2, s3 myth makers 4/4, the Massacre..4/4, the savages 4/4, dmp 9/12, s4 highlander 4/4, s5 wheel in space 4/6, s6
the space pirates 5/6) will get the animation treatment. Mission to the unknown the bbc could do a deal to use the uniclan remake.
Even better if they worked with them do remake dmp in the same way they did mission.Either get David Bradley for 1st doc or cgi face tech like Disney did for Rogue One, rise of skywalker and dial of destiny to make it look like Hartnell. Next year will be 60 years since it first started (November 65 – January 66) so could be a Christmas broadcast event with mission televised aswell as its a prequel. Then a 2026 dvd/blu ray release. Possibly 2 s3 animations in 2025 would mean a possible s3 box set late 2027 early 28. I know all a pipedream
Gordon
September 1st, 2024 - 3:41pmEverything seems to have gone quiet. Even than potential August announcement I heard about ended up as nought. I’m sure once they are ready to announce things they will. All I really know is that it’s supposedly a more obscure one and if you believe Ian Levine it’s not the smugglers and one that he’s already done which makes me think it’s the savages.
Disney has zero interest in classic who. Only in the current show. Even if they were they aren’t going to let bbc use about 5 hours of that cgi face tech for free. It’s horrendously expensive. See that scene in Indiana jones it was the most expensive sequences in Disney history. Can’t remember the total amount but it costs millions per minute. These animations are dvd budgeted titles. The budget wouldn’t even pay for a minute of that cgi tech. It’s pretty much a non starter because of that
James
September 1st, 2024 - 4:37pmAs I say Gordon it be a pipedream. Would be fantastic if they could. Not a Disney Investment just meant a bbc studios make. Combined with Uniclan. Just as they did a fine job with mission be good to continue the story the same way.
Anon
September 1st, 2024 - 7:11pmDavid Bradley doesn’t seem interested in playing the doctor again. And he is 82. Not to mention that remaking masterplan would be horrendously expensive!
Gordon
September 2nd, 2024 - 12:01pmHaving a pipe dream is good but I’ve seen a few comments elsewhere suggesting that the animations should now look like Pixar as they have disney money and have free access to the technology. None of which is true
He’s got a big finish due out September next year. There is a big difference between audio and visual though. It definitely wouldn’t be done as quickly or as cheap as mission was when you take into account it would be done with a full cast and crew and they all got to get paid this time round, he’s also at least 25plus years older when Hartnell played him during masterplan you do have is he still suitable to play him on screen?. Claudia grant can’t play Susan again on screen. I mean she’s 39. Even with that rouge one tech she’s far too old to play that role. So you do have to question that for Bradley. A cameo ala power of the doctor fine. But a full on adventure which is a lot more physically demanding. A recast would be better.
Welsh Doctor Who Fan
August 31st, 2024 - 11:29amHi all,
Just received an update about my pre-order for this box set.
It seems that it has been delayed until 28th October.
I had mine on pre-order from HMV but I would imagine that most of the major retailers will be the same.
Isaac
August 30th, 2024 - 10:37pmDoes anyone know if and/or when this is coming to Australia? I’m always nervous these days and wondering if I should just bite the bullet and buy the UK release.
Sofia Fox
September 9th, 2024 - 7:04amIt’s up in the air really, Season 9 was said to be the last one Universal Sony would release, but they relented and released Seasons 20 and 15. Maybe they might do 25, they might not. If they do, expect to pay more for it as they keep raising the price each time they release a set.
Tom Williams
August 30th, 2024 - 10:12pmDk if anyone has asked it yet but does anyone know as a possibility the slip case this could fit it when it comes out ie DW4 ? Etc
Rory
September 2nd, 2024 - 11:21amWe just won’t know until someone has one in hand. The size of the packaging is variable with some 8 disc sets fitting in DW4 and some fitting DW2.
Even within a single release the size can be variable depending on production. For example, some of the S2 sets had wider spines, so Steelbook Central created the DW3 size to fit, whereas mine fits (snugly) into the DW2.
Tom Williams
October 2nd, 2024 - 6:39pmSorry I asked only wondered if it was same as season 24/26 more no point bothering
Gordon
August 22nd, 2024 - 8:36amhttp://www.amazon.co.uk
The next collection release after season 25 has been announced and it is…. Blake’s 7 season 1. Seems to be getting standard style packaging. Also new effects for all 13 eps
Extras include:
UPDATED SPECIAL EFFECTS – On all thirteen episodes
ARCHIVAL DOCUMENTARY – The previously unreleased Making Of Blake’s 7, featuring extensive interviews with cast and crew
NEW FEATURE-LENGTH DOCUMENTARY – A new look back at the making of the first series
IN CONVERSATION – Matthew Sweet interviews actor Sally Knyvette
STEPHEN GREIF TRIBUTE – A look at the life and career of the first incarnation of Travis
RARE CONVENTION FOOTAGE – Previously unreleased panels with the cast and crew
ARCHIVE TREATS – BBC continuity, TV coverage and music from the Blake’s 7 vinyl record
HD PHOTO GALLERIES – With previously unseen images
DVD CONTENT – Featurettes, audio commentaries and more
WRITTEN ARCHIVE – Production paperwork, scripts, studio floorplans and much more, available for the first time
D84
August 22nd, 2024 - 12:51pmInstant pre order for me
Love Blake’s 7, very dark, gritty and brutal
Prowl1701
August 22nd, 2024 - 2:16pmCurrently going through Blake’s 7 for the first time myself (episodes 5 and 6 reviews should be hitting the channel soon!) happy to see this coming, can’t believe they are doing updated effects for EVERY episode, that’s awesome! Love the artwork as well.
Anon
August 22nd, 2024 - 5:05pmI used to have such a thing for Sally Knyvette and later Glynis Barber.
Prof Horner
August 22nd, 2024 - 9:15pmLucky old Michael Brandon, Anon !
Fusion
August 23rd, 2024 - 5:49pmTrailer…looks gorgeous..two doctor who and a Blakes 7 collection yearly will do very nicely
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_MEREpHICIQ&pp=ygUTQmxha2VzLnNldmVuIGJsdXJheQ%3D%3D
Anon
August 23rd, 2024 - 8:32pmI’ve just watched the doctor who/Blake’s 7 crossover (sort of) shakedown on DVD. Starring various who and Blake’s 7 actors and written by Terrance dicks himself it’s great fun and looks pretty good considering the budget. Been after it on DVD for 24 years. Eventually had to get a custom version but it’s perfectly watchable. Done using the 1996 VHS version featuring the making of it’s obviously VHS quality meaning it’s subject to faults and fault lines throughout the source material but frankly I’ll take the rough quality just to finally have a copy again until someone pulls their finger out and gets it released officially.