Episodes 363

1 The Five Doctors

November 25, 1983

1h 30m

The Doctor’s past incarnations are being snatched out of time and space and transported to the Death Zone on Gallifrey, where they are reunited with some old friends and pitted against their deadliest enemies in the Game of Rassilon. Someone is manipulating the Doctor and his companions in order to claim the most ancient and powerful secret of the Time Lords, but can they survive the challenges and uncover the traitor before it is too late?

2 An Unearthly Child (Unaired Pilot)

August 26, 1991

25m

The first episode, "An Unearthly Child", was originally recorded a month before full recording on the series began. However, the initial recording was bedevilled with technical problems and errors made during the performance. Two versions of the scene set in the TARDIS were recorded, along with an aborted first attempt to start the second version.

3 Dimensions in Time (1)

November 26, 1993

8m

The Rani draws the Doctor's First and Second incarnations into a time tunnel and traps his other incarnations in a time loop in Albert Square, bouncing back and forth between 1973, 1993 and 2013.

4 Dimensions in Time (2)

November 27, 1993

6m

The Rani plans to transfer her time tunnel to the centre of the Earth's time meridian, and use her store of genetic codes and brain prints of every living creature to control evolution itself.

5 More Than 30 Years in the TARDIS

November 7, 1994

1h 30m

An extended cut version of 30 Years in the TARDIS was released on BBC Video in 1994, where it was retitled More than 30 Years in the TARDIS and restored many interviews that had to be cut for the BBC broadcast, and added several new minisodes and "skits" as well as extended footage of those already present in the televised cut.

6 The Five Doctors: Special Edition

September 11, 1995

1h 41m

An extended edit of The Five Doctors originally released in 1995, fully restored and with surround sound.

7 At the Temple of the 4th (1)

July 13, 2001

25m

“Even Time Lords die...” When a dissident Time Lord group inadvertently caused the destruction of an entire civilisation through interference, its members vowed to repent by serving the Universe not as gods of Time but as mere men. Many years later, this peaceful resolve is severely tested when two of their number are killed -- and the Doctor’s seventh incarnation becomes embroiled in the struggle against the apparently unstoppable General Tannis. Plagued by ominous portents, the Doctor and his companion Antimony must race across the Universe, taking in the Santine Republic, the Great Orion Nebula and the frozen heart of the Canisian Empire. Meanwhile, the mysterious Minister of Chance battles his own inner demons, and former TARDIS traveller Ace finds herself in training for a destiny she never dreamed possible. Matters reach a terrible climax when Tannis’ next target for subjugation is identified. Exactly how much is the Doctor prepared to sacrifice in order to save Earth?

8 Planet of Blood (2)

February 14, 2002

25m

“Even Time Lords die...” When a dissident Time Lord group inadvertently caused the destruction of an entire civilisation through interference, its members vowed to repent by serving the Universe not as gods of Time but as mere men. Many years later, this peaceful resolve is severely tested when two of their number are killed -- and the Doctor’s seventh incarnation becomes embroiled in the struggle against the apparently unstoppable General Tannis. Plagued by ominous portents, the Doctor and his companion Antimony must race across the Universe, taking in the Santine Republic, the Great Orion Nebula and the frozen heart of the Canisian Empire. Meanwhile, the mysterious Minister of Chance battles his own inner demons, and former TARDIS traveller Ace finds herself in training for a destiny she never dreamed possible. Matters reach a terrible climax when Tannis’ next target for subjugation is identified. Exactly how much is the Doctor prepared to sacrifice in order to save Earth?

9 The Child (3)

March 8, 2002

25m

“Even Time Lords die...” When a dissident Time Lord group inadvertently caused the destruction of an entire civilisation through interference, its members vowed to repent by serving the Universe not as gods of Time but as mere men. Many years later, this peaceful resolve is severely tested when two of their number are killed -- and the Doctor’s seventh incarnation becomes embroiled in the struggle against the apparently unstoppable General Tannis. Plagued by ominous portents, the Doctor and his companion Antimony must race across the Universe, taking in the Santine Republic, the Great Orion Nebula and the frozen heart of the Canisian Empire. Meanwhile, the mysterious Minister of Chance battles his own inner demons, and former TARDIS traveller Ace finds herself in training for a destiny she never dreamed possible. Matters reach a terrible climax when Tannis’ next target for subjugation is identified. Exactly how much is the Doctor prepared to sacrifice in order to save Earth?

10 No Child of Earth (4)

March 29, 2002

25m

“Even Time Lords die...” When a dissident Time Lord group inadvertently caused the destruction of an entire civilisation through interference, its members vowed to repent by serving the Universe not as gods of Time but as mere men. Many years later, this peaceful resolve is severely tested when two of their number are killed -- and the Doctor’s seventh incarnation becomes embroiled in the struggle against the apparently unstoppable General Tannis. Plagued by ominous portents, the Doctor and his companion Antimony must race across the Universe, taking in the Santine Republic, the Great Orion Nebula and the frozen heart of the Canisian Empire. Meanwhile, the mysterious Minister of Chance battles his own inner demons, and former TARDIS traveller Ace finds herself in training for a destiny she never dreamed possible. Matters reach a terrible climax when Tannis’ next target for subjugation is identified. Exactly how much is the Doctor prepared to sacrifice in order to save Earth?

11 Death Comes to Time (5)

April 19, 2002

25m

“Even Time Lords die...” When a dissident Time Lord group inadvertently caused the destruction of an entire civilisation through interference, its members vowed to repent by serving the Universe not as gods of Time but as mere men. Many years later, this peaceful resolve is severely tested when two of their number are killed -- and the Doctor’s seventh incarnation becomes embroiled in the struggle against the apparently unstoppable General Tannis. Plagued by ominous portents, the Doctor and his companion Antimony must race across the Universe, taking in the Santine Republic, the Great Orion Nebula and the frozen heart of the Canisian Empire. Meanwhile, the mysterious Minister of Chance battles his own inner demons, and former TARDIS traveller Ace finds herself in training for a destiny she never dreamed possible. Matters reach a terrible climax when Tannis’ next target for subjugation is identified. Exactly how much is the Doctor prepared to sacrifice in order to save Earth?

12 Real Time (1)

August 2, 2002

25m

There has been a series of mysterious vanishings on the desert planet Chronos in the 33rd century. Survey teams working for a university seem to have simply vanished amongst the pyramids on the planet. Alongside two other survey teams and an expert on cybernetics, the Doctor and Evelyn learn the deadly truth: that the planet Chronos is being used as a base for one of the Doctor's oldest and deadliest foes — the Cybermen.

13 Real Time (2)

August 9, 2002

25m

There has been a series of mysterious vanishings on the desert planet Chronos in the 33rd century. Survey teams working for a university seem to have simply vanished amongst the pyramids on the planet. Alongside two other survey teams and an expert on cybernetics, the Doctor and Evelyn learn the deadly truth: that the planet Chronos is being used as a base for one of the Doctor's oldest and deadliest foes — the Cybermen.

14 Real Time (3)

August 16, 2002

25m

There has been a series of mysterious vanishings on the desert planet Chronos in the 33rd century. Survey teams working for a university seem to have simply vanished amongst the pyramids on the planet. Alongside two other survey teams and an expert on cybernetics, the Doctor and Evelyn learn the deadly truth: that the planet Chronos is being used as a base for one of the Doctor's oldest and deadliest foes — the Cybermen.

15 Real Time (4)

August 23, 2002

25m

There has been a series of mysterious vanishings on the desert planet Chronos in the 33rd century. Survey teams working for a university seem to have simply vanished amongst the pyramids on the planet. Alongside two other survey teams and an expert on cybernetics, the Doctor and Evelyn learn the deadly truth: that the planet Chronos is being used as a base for one of the Doctor's oldest and deadliest foes — the Cybermen.

16 Real Time (5)

August 30, 2002

25m

There has been a series of mysterious vanishings on the desert planet Chronos in the 33rd century. Survey teams working for a university seem to have simply vanished amongst the pyramids on the planet. Alongside two other survey teams and an expert on cybernetics, the Doctor and Evelyn learn the deadly truth: that the planet Chronos is being used as a base for one of the Doctor's oldest and deadliest foes — the Cybermen.

17 Real Time (6)

September 6, 2002

25m

There has been a series of mysterious vanishings on the desert planet Chronos in the 33rd century. Survey teams working for a university seem to have simply vanished amongst the pyramids on the planet. Alongside two other survey teams and an expert on cybernetics, the Doctor and Evelyn learn the deadly truth: that the planet Chronos is being used as a base for one of the Doctor's oldest and deadliest foes — the Cybermen.

18 A Mystery in Cambridge (1)

May 2, 2003

25m

The most dangerous book in the universe has been stolen.

19 The Race for the Book (2)

May 9, 2003

25m

The most dangerous book in the universe has been stolen.

20 The Doctor Loses His Mind (3)

May 16, 2003

25m

The most dangerous book in the universe has been stolen.

21 Death Has Its Advantages (4)

May 23, 2003

25m

The most dangerous book in the universe has been stolen.

22 The Race to Find Shada (5)

May 30, 2003

25m

The most dangerous book in the universe has been stolen.

23 The Universal Mind (6)

June 6, 2003

25m

The most dangerous book in the universe has been stolen.

24 Scream of the Shalka (1)

November 13, 2003

25m

The Doctor's TARDIS materialises in the village of Lannet in Lancashire. An annoyed Doctor, who has apparently been transported here against his will. He discovers the village silent, its inhabitants all living in fear except for a barmaid, Alison Cheney. The alien Shalka have taken up residence beneath Lannet in preparation for a wider invasion. Despite his initial reluctance, the Doctor finds himself having to save the world again, aided by Alison and an enemy who has become an ally.

25 Scream of the Shalka (2)

November 20, 2003

25m

The Doctor's TARDIS materialises in the village of Lannet in Lancashire. An annoyed Doctor, who has apparently been transported here against his will. He discovers the village silent, its inhabitants all living in fear except for a barmaid, Alison Cheney. The alien Shalka have taken up residence beneath Lannet in preparation for a wider invasion. Despite his initial reluctance, the Doctor finds himself having to save the world again, aided by Alison and an enemy who has become an ally.

26 Scream of the Shalka (3)

November 27, 2003

25m

The Doctor's TARDIS materialises in the village of Lannet in Lancashire. An annoyed Doctor, who has apparently been transported here against his will. He discovers the village silent, its inhabitants all living in fear except for a barmaid, Alison Cheney. The alien Shalka have taken up residence beneath Lannet in preparation for a wider invasion. Despite his initial reluctance, the Doctor finds himself having to save the world again, aided by Alison and an enemy who has become an ally.

27 Scream of the Shalka (4)

December 4, 2003

25m

The Doctor's TARDIS materialises in the village of Lannet in Lancashire. An annoyed Doctor, who has apparently been transported here against his will. He discovers the village silent, its inhabitants all living in fear except for a barmaid, Alison Cheney. The alien Shalka have taken up residence beneath Lannet in preparation for a wider invasion. Despite his initial reluctance, the Doctor finds himself having to save the world again, aided by Alison and an enemy who has become an ally.

28 Scream of the Shalka (5)

December 11, 2003

25m

The Doctor's TARDIS materialises in the village of Lannet in Lancashire. An annoyed Doctor, who has apparently been transported here against his will. He discovers the village silent, its inhabitants all living in fear except for a barmaid, Alison Cheney. The alien Shalka have taken up residence beneath Lannet in preparation for a wider invasion. Despite his initial reluctance, the Doctor finds himself having to save the world again, aided by Alison and an enemy who has become an ally.

29 Scream of the Shalka (6)

December 18, 2003

25m

The Doctor's TARDIS materialises in the village of Lannet in Lancashire. An annoyed Doctor, who has apparently been transported here against his will. He discovers the village silent, its inhabitants all living in fear except for a barmaid, Alison Cheney. The alien Shalka have taken up residence beneath Lannet in preparation for a wider invasion. Despite his initial reluctance, the Doctor finds himself having to save the world again, aided by Alison and an enemy who has become an ally.

30 The Five Doctors: 40th Anniversary Edition

September 11, 2023

1h 31m

Based on the original broadcast version, this special edition is restored from the original film negatives and features brand new special effects, as well as a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. This release, created for the "Doctor Who - The Collection: Season 20" Blu-ray, is accompanied by a new audio commentary with Peter Davison, Janet Fielding, and Mark Strickson.

31 Doctor Who: A Celebration Concert

November 19, 2006

25m

An array of rare archive footage from the missing stories of Doctor Who as well as presenting the incredible stories that recount their discovery from Nigeria to Australia. There are the moments considered too frightening for Australian audiences, a six minute extract from Galaxy 4: Four Hundred Dawns and pristine film footage from The Dalek's Master Plan, all carefully reconstructed and restored aurally and visually.

34 Doctor Who and the Curse of Fatal Death (1)

March 12, 1999

5m

The Doctor arranges to meet his old foe the Master on the planet Tersurus. But when the Doctor arrives, the Master has prepared a series of hideous tortures for him and his lovely assistant, Emma. Horrible tortures. Evil, nasty and decidedly unpleasant tortures…

35 Doctor Who and the Curse of Fatal Death (2)

March 12, 1999

5m

As the Doctor and the Master attempt to outwit one another a bizarre odyssey unfolds, featuring treacherous trapdoors and foul-smelling sewers. Then the Daleks get involved…

36 Doctor Who and the Curse of Fatal Death (3)

March 12, 1999

5m

Betrayed by the Master, the Doctor and Emma are taken prisoner by the Daleks. A confrontation with the Master has fatal consequences…

37 Doctor Who and the Curse of Fatal Death (4)

March 12, 1999

5m

A series of mishaps trigger the Doctor's regeneration cycle, leading to the biggest and most exciting adventure of his lives!

38 An Unearthly Child - Unaired Studio Take

25m

An unedited studio recording of the pilot "An Unearthly Child", including all takes of the second part of the show. Released as part of "The Beginning" DVD box set.

39 Inside the Spaceship: The Story of the TARDIS

January 30, 2006

10m

Members of the original cast and crew talk about the Doctor's unique time and space ship, the TARDIS.

40 Masters of Sound

January 30, 2006

12m

A look inside the BBC Radiophonic Workshop through interviews with the musicians and technicians who brought composer Ron Grainer's Doctor Who theme to life using electronic music. Features interviews with Dick Mills, Brian Hodgson, Verity Lambert and the late Delia Derbyshire.

42 Resistance is Useless

January 4, 1992

25m

This BBC documentary examines the history of Doctor Who through a compilation of clips from the show. The clips were linked by an anorak with a voiceover (credited as the "Voice of the Anorak").

43 The Missing Years

June 19, 2006

25m

An array of rare archive footage from the missing stories of Doctor Who as well as presenting the incredible stories that recount their discovery from Nigeria to Australia. There are the moments considered too frightening for Australian audiences, a six minute extract from Galaxy 4: Four Hundred Dawns and pristine film footage from The Dalek's Master Plan, all carefully reconstructed and restored aurally and visually.

44 An Adventure in Space and Time

November 21, 2013

1h 30m

This special one-off drama travels back in time to 1963 to see how Doctor Who was first brought to the screen. Actor William Hartnell felt trapped by a succession of hard-man roles. Wannabe producer Verity Lambert was frustrated by the TV industry's glass ceiling. Both of them were to find unlikely hope and unexpected challenges in the form of a Saturday tea-time drama. Allied with a team of unusual but brilliant people, they went on to create the longest running science fiction series ever made.

45 A Fix with Sontarans

February 23, 1985

9m

The Sixth Doctor (Colin Baker) is working the controls in the TARDIS, and he accidentally teleports his former companion Tegan Jovanka (Janet Fielding) on board. She is less than happy about this, and reluctantly agrees to help the Time Lord. He reveals that two Sontarans are on board, and they possess a powerful vitrox bomb with which they intend to blow up the time machine.

49 The Daemons Documentary - Return to Devils End

January 1, 1993

25m

The documentary features interviews with actors, the director, local residents, and crew. All of the locations used in the episode are reviewed, and include archival footage shot during the original shooting in 1971.

50 Downtime

September 2, 1995

25m

The Brigadier and Sarah Jane Smith investigate New World University, a sinister school run by none other than Victoria Waterfield and a gateway to Earth Great Intelligence which has taken her over.

60 Doctor Who: The Movie

May 13, 1996

1h 29m

The Seventh Doctor becomes the Eighth. And on the streets of San Francisco – alongside new ally Grace Holloway - he battles the Master.

68 The Daleks in Colour

November 23, 2023

1h 15m

It's time to encounter the Daleks once again, but this time in a way you've never seen them before. Originally transmitted in December 1963 to February 1964, the seven original episodes of the first Dalek story have received a cosmic makeover, dazzlingly colourised and weaved together into a 75-minute blockbuster. With brand new sound and a brand new score created by Mark Ayres, The Daleks has been gloriously updated, whilst ensuring the original story remains as thrilling as it was in 1963

69 The Making of The Daleks In Colour

November 22, 2023

12m

Join Russell T. Davies, Editor Benjamin Cook, Executive Producer Phil Collinson, and the colourization artists for a look at their work on turning the seven Hartnell episodes of The Daleks into "The Daleks In Colour."

70 Marco Polo VHS Introduction

4m

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71 Reign of Terror VHS Introduction

6m

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72 The Sets of Marinus

September 21, 2009

9m

Designer Raymond Cusick recalls his work on The Keys of Marinus.

73 Remembering the Aztecs

October 21, 2002

28m

In a newly recorded exclusive documentary, actors John Ringham (Tlotoxl), Ian Cullen (Ixta) and Walter Randall (Tonila) discuss their memories of making this story.

74 Blue Peter: Cortez and Montezuma

September 21, 1970

6m

The history of the Aztecs, Montezuma and Cortez, as told by Valerie Singleton from an edition of Blue Peter originally broadcast on 21/09/70 on BBC1.

75 Restoring The Aztecs

October 21, 2002

8m

A look at the digital remastering process, including VidFIRE which restores much of the original video appearance to archive film recordings, and has been used on all four episodes of this story. Includes footage from Terror of the Autons and The Krotons.

76 Designing the Aztecs

October 21, 2002

24m

Designer Barry Newbery looks back on his contribution to the Aztecs.

77 Making Cocoa

October 21, 2002

2m

Tlotoxl and Tonila show you how to make this special Aztec drink.

78 Chronicle: The Realms of Gold

February 8, 1969

50m

John Julius Norwich's 1969 retelling of the story of the Spanish conquest of Mexico and the Aztecs. Hernan Cortes was the first and greatest of the Conquistadors of New Spain. His confrontation with Montezuma and the empire of the Aztecs in Mexico in 1519 was the moment when for the very first time, in all their power and might, the Old World and the New stood face to face. Cortes's achievement was extraordinary - no less than the defeat of an entire civilisation with only 400 soldiers at his command. But his victory would have been impossible but for one incredible fact - Montezuma believed that Cortes was his God, the Feathered Serpent Quetzalcoatl. John Julius Norwich recounts the extraordinary interplay of mythology and mounted warfare, of human sacrifice and brilliant strategy which led ultimately to the creation of Mexico.

79 It's A Square World

June 15, 1964

7m

A skit with the late Clive Dunn as a scientist demonstrating his new space rocket to Michael Bentine.

80 Doctor Who: Origins

January 30, 2006

25m

A fascinating 55-minute documentary, detailing the creation of Doctor Who. Looking at the factors that led to the birth of the programme, it includes a rare interview with the programme's creator, the late Sydney Newman, and new interviews with producer Verity Lambert, directors Waris Hussein and Richard Martin, actors William Russell and Carole Ann Ford, title sequence designer Bernard Lodge, and TARDIS sound effect creator Brian Hodgson.

81 Over the Edge

January 30, 2006

25m

Over the Edge is a BBC documentary on the making of The Edge of Destruction. It was released on the DVD of the serial and hence in The Beginning box set.

82 Looking for Peter

January 23, 2012

21m

Toby Hadoke goes in search of the enigmatic Peter R Newman.

83 Future Memories

February 4, 1966

25m

Future Memories is a BBC documentary on the making of the Doctor Who serial The Dalek Invasion of Earth. It was released on the DVD for the serial.

84 Future Visions

February 5, 1966

25m

Future Visions is a BBC documentary on the designs of Spencer Chapman for Doctor Who. It was released on the DVD of The Dalek Invasion of Earth.

85 The Dalek Invasion of Earth: Now and Then

February 6, 1966

25m

Now and Then was a multi-episode 2|entertain documentary looking at the filming locations of Doctor Who stories. It looked at the locations at the time of filming and then looked at them in the present. Episodes of Now and Then were released on the DVD of the serial they featured.

86 Mounting the Rescue

February 7, 1966

25m

Mounting The Rescue was a 2|entertain DVD documentary about the making of the Doctor Who serial, The Rescue. As a general overview of the production of the serial, it covered many topics.

87 Roma Parva

3m

Roma Parva is a BBC documentary in which Christopher Barry demonstrates the use of a model on set. It was released on the DVD of The Romans and hence it is in the box set alongside The Rescue.

88 What has "The Romans" ever done for us?

34m

What has "The Romans" ever done for us? was a 2|entertain DVD documentary looking at the fact and fiction of the Doctor Who serial The Romans. It was comprised of interviews with cast, crew and historians.

89 Tales of Isop

25m

Tales of Isop was a BBC documentary on the making of the Doctor Who serial The Web Planet. It focused on the attempt to make the insects of Vortis as memorable as the Daleks. It was released on The Web Planet DVD in 2005 and was produced by 2|entertain.

90 Vision On

January 23, 2012

7m

The tricks of putting together a television show drama 'as live' are discussed by vision mixer Clive Doig.

91 Secret Voices of the Sense-Sphere

January 23, 2012

2m

Clive Doig reveals the truth behind the mysterious background voices in The Sensorites.

92 Don't Lose Your Head: The Making of the Reign of Terror

February 28, 2013

25m

A revealing documentary examines the troublesome making of The Reign of Terror with actors William Russell, Carole Ann Ford and production assistant Tim Combe; Special thanks to The Sound Company, Richard Bignell, Ed Stradling, Derek Hantley, Andrew Pixley, Tim Combe, Julia Filsell, Hannah Lucas and The Oxford Mail; Camera: Jeremy Bishop and Mark Thompson; Runner: James Dawson; Archive Researcher: Martin Wiggins; Assistant Editor: Andy Byron; Dubbing Mixer: Peter Groom; Editor: Richard Atterson; Executive Producer for Pup Ltd: Dan Hall; Producer and Director: Chris Chapman.

93 Cusick in Cardiff

March 1, 2010

25m

Cusick in Cardiff was a 2|entertain DVD documentary in which Raymond Cusick, designer of the Daleks, visited the studios of the new series in Cardiff. It shows him as he visits sets and examines props along with Edward Thomas and Peter McKinstry.

94 Daleks! Beyond the Screen

March 1, 2010

25m

Daleks Beyond the Screen was a 2|entertain DVD documentary looking at the many merchandising options the Daleks presented.

95 Daleks! Conquer and Destroy

March 1, 2010

25m

Daleks Conquer and Destroy was a 2|entertain DVD documentary looking at the long-lasting appeal of the Daleks.

96 Last Stop White City

March 1, 2010

25m

Last Stop White City was a 2|entertain DVD documentary looking at the story of Ian Chesterton and Barbara Wright in Doctor Who.

97 Shawcraft - The Original Monster Makers

March 1, 2010

25m

Shawcraft - The Original Monster Makers was a 2|entertain DVD documentary looking at the contribution of Shawcraft Models to Doctor Who. In particular, it looked at Bill Roberts' founding of the company.

98 The Thrill of The Chase

March 1, 2010

25m

The Thrill of The Chase was a 2|entertain DVD documentary looking at the making of the Doctor Who serial, The Chase. The documentary consisted of Richard Martin looking back at this story's production.

99 The Lambert Tapes: The Doctor

August 20, 2012

14m

Doctor Who's original producer looks back on her time on the series in the second part of this interview recorded for The Story of Doctor Who.

100 Stripped for Action: The First Doctor

October 5, 2009

25m

A look back at the First Doctor's colourful comic strip adventures.

101 Talking Daleks

June 9, 2003

10m

A look at the creation of the Dalek's unique voices, with contributions from David Graham, Brian Hodgson, Nicholas Smith and Peter Hawkins.

102 Script to Screen

June 9, 2003

6m

An innovative animated demonstration of how the final episode was recorded using the camera script, clips, and the original designer's floorplans, demonstrating how the cameras followed the action.

103 Whatever Happened to... Susan?

July 9, 1994

28m

An audio-only presentation of this radio drama from 1993, written by Adrian Mourby and featuring Jane Asher as the Doctor's granddaughter, Susan Foreman.

104 Blue Peter: Dalek Cakes

February 3, 1966

7m

From an edition of Blue Peter screened on 03/02/65, Valerie Singleton shows us how to make Dalek cakes!

105 Sid's Entrance

June 9, 2003

1m

Go to the 'Special Features' menu. Click on the hidden Doctor Who logo to the left of the '40th Anniversary Celebration'.

106 Sid's Date

June 9, 2003

3m

Go to the 'Special Features' menu. Click on the hidden Doctor Who logo to the left of the 'Whatever Happened to... Susan?

107 Dennis Spooner: "Wanna Write a Television Series?"

February 23, 2009

18m

A look at writer Dennis Spooner's work on Doctor Who. With actors William Russell and Peter Purves.

108 Girls! Girls! Girls! - The 1960s

February 23, 2009

18m

An affectionate look back at the sixties Who-Girls. With actors Carole Ann Ford (Susan), William Russell (Ian), Peter Purves (Steven), Anneke Wills (Polly), Deborah Watling (Victoria), Frazer Hines (Jamie), Jean Marsh (Sara) and Honor Blackman (Professor Lasky)

109 Blue Peter: Roman Banquet

January 4, 1973

7m

The Blue Peter team hold a Roman banquet in the studio. Featuring Lesley Judd, John Noakes, Peter Purves and Valerie Singleton.

110 The Lair of the Zarbi Supremo

September 20, 1965

56m

William Russell reads the short story form the first Doctor Who Annual.

111 Give-A-Show Slides

12m

A popular toy of the 1960s and 70s was the Chad Valley Give-a-Show Projector, where images from cartoon slides could be projected onto a wall or screen. A set of Doctor Who slides was released in 1965), based on The Web Planet

112 Girls! Girls! Girls!: The 1970s

February 13, 2012

22m

Girls! Girls! Girls! is a BBC documentary produced by 2|entertain. A multi-part Doctor Who DVD featurette, it looks at the story of the Doctor's female companions in each decade. In addition, Caroline John (Liz Shaw) and Katy Manning (Jo Grant) join Louise Jameson to recall their time as companions.

113 Defending the Museum

March 1, 2010

9m

New Series writer Robert Shearman provides a personal and robust defence of this somewhat forgotten story.

114 My Grandfather, The Doctor

March 1, 2010

10m

Jessica Carney talks about the career of her grandfather, William Hartnell.

115 A Holiday for The Doctor

March 1, 2010

14m

Spoof comedy recollections of sixties Doctor Who starring Christopher Green as actress Ida Barr.

116 Stripped For Action: The Seventh Doctor

March 21, 1966

25m

Stripped for Action was a series of 2|entertain DVD documentaries examining the comic strips of each Doctor. The Seventh Doctor, released on Delta and the Bannermen

117 The Lost Twelve Seconds

July 25, 1965

1m

Twelve seconds from the fourth episode of The Time Meddler are still missing, excised by overseas censors prior to recovery of the print. This short item uses an off-air audio recording and the original script to place the cut material in context within the story.

118 Verity Lambert Obituary

November 22, 2007

2m

A consise essay looking back over the career of one of Doctor Who's co-creators.

119 The Making of The Trial of a Time Lord: Part One - Mysterious Planet

March 26, 1966

25m

The Making of The Trial of a Time Lord: Part One - Mysterious Planet was the first of four documentaries in the Making of The Trial of a Time Lord series. As the name suggested, it concerned itself with the making of The Mysterious Planet. It was by far the longest of the four parts. It was the only one of the four documentaries which did not bear the full name of the serial under discussion, and the only one not co-executive produced by Ed Stradling.

120 The Time Meddler Restoration: Before & After

August 8, 2013

5m

A featurette showing 'before and after' examples of techniques used during the restoration.

121 Enter +++ Enter +++ Zero +++ Stop

March 1, 2010

3m

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122 William Russell In Conversation

December 5, 2022

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123 Maureen O'Brien In Conversation

December 5, 2022

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124 The Making of The Trial of a Time Lord: Part Two - Mindwarp

April 2, 1966

25m

The Making of The Trial of a Time Lord: Part Two - Mindwarp was the second of four documentaries in the Making of The Trial of a Time Lord series. As the name suggested, it concerned itself with the making of Mindwarp.

125 The Lost Season

April 3, 1966

25m

The Lost Season is a BBC documentary on the proposed 23rd season of Doctor Who. After the show was called off for 18 months, the stories were lost. They are individually detailed in this documentary, which was released on the DVD of Terror of the Vervoids. Narration was provided by Colin Baker, with Eric Saward and Philip Martin appearing.

126 The Making of The Trial of a Time Lord: Part Three - Terror of the Vervoids

April 4, 1966

25m

The Making of The Trial of a Time Lord: Part Three - Terror of the Vervoids was the third of four documentaries in the Making of The Trial of a Time Lord series. As the name suggested, it concerned itself with the making of Terror of the Vervoids.

127 Now, Get Out of That

April 5, 1966

25m

Now, Get Out of That was a 2|entertain DVD documentary about the nature of cliffhangers on both BBC and BBC Wales Doctor Who.

128 The Storyteller

December 5, 2022

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129 The Making of The Trial of a Time Lord: Part Four - The Ultimate Foe

September 29, 2008

25m

The Making of The Trial of a Time Lord: Part Four - The Ultimate Foe was the fourth and final documentary in the Making of The Trial of a Time Lord series. As the name suggested, it concerned itself with the making of The Ultimate Foe.

130 Trials and Tribulations

September 29, 2008

25m

A look back at the challenges the show faced during Colin Baker's tenure.

131 Looking for David

December 5, 2022

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132 Sylvester McCoy introduces The Crusade, episode 3

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133 Novotel, Hammersmith, 6th April, 1985

April 6, 1985

57m

DWASocial V interview panel featuring Jacqueline Hill (Barbara), Carole Ann Ford, Adrienne Hill (Katarina) and Michael Craze (Ben Jackson), recorded 6 April 1985.

134 Doctor Who and the Collectors: Part One - The 1960s

December 5, 2022

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135 Mary Celeste and other Maritime Mysteries

A trio of maritime experts discuss the disappearance of real ships, including the most famous maritime mystery of all time, the Mary Celeste. With the University of London's Professor Roger Luckhurst, Merseyside Maritime Museum's Ian Murphy and The National Maritime Museum's John McAleer. Thanks to: The National Maritime Museum, Rob Semenoff; Camera: Steve Broster; Colourist: Jonathan Wood; Executive Producer: Dan Hall; Producer: Stella Broster.

136 Flight Through Eternity: The Story of Season 2

December 5, 2022

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137 Finding Galaxy 4

November 15, 2021

21m

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138 The Trouble with Chumblies: Making Galaxy 4

November 15, 2021

40m

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139 One Hit Wonder

February 14, 2011

5m

What separates one-off monsters such as the Monoids from eternal favourites like the Daleks? This short documentary tries to answer this question, with help from Dominic Sandbrook, Matthew Sweet, Kim Newman, and author Jacqueline Rayner.

140 Let's Go Dutch!

September 18, 2023

1h 16m

Mark Strickson takes Peter Davison, Janet Fielding and Sarah Sutton back to Amsterdam to revisit locations and reminisce about Season 20 and their time on the programme.

141 Look Who's Driving

September 18, 2023

1h 7m

Peter Davison, Janet Fielding and Sarah Sutton embark on a road trip to a German Doctor Who convention. And we're going along for the ride...

142 All's Wells That Ends Wells

February 14, 2011

13m

The First Doctor was the kind of scientist and adventurer popularised by the novels of H.G. Wells. But how much does Doctor Who owe to the ‘Father of Science Fiction'? This documentary features writers and historians Matthew Sweet and Dominic Sandbrook, author and critic Kim Newman, literary editor Graham Sleight, and Anthony Keen of the Open University. Researcher: Simon Guerrier; Camera/Editor: Thomas Guerrier; Special Thanks To: The National Portrait Gallery; Executive Producer: Dan Hall; Producer/Director: Thomas Guerrier.

143 Riverside Story

February 14, 2011

20m

Matthew Sweet takes actor Peter Purves back to the studio that hosted numerous Doctor Who productions in the 1960s. This documentary also features the director of The Ark, Michael Imison. Writer/Presenter: Matthew Sweet; Researchers: Simon Guerrier, Jim Sangster; Executive Producer: Dan Hall; Producer/Director: Thomas Guerrier.

144 Doctor Who Escape Room: Team First Doctor

June 10, 2024

1h 14m

With Maureen O'Brien (Vicki), Peter Purves, and Lisa Bowerman (Karra/Benny). Hosted by Emily Cook.

145 Making of the Animation - The Celestial Toymaker

June 10, 2024

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146 Sylvester McCoy Introduction - The Final Test

April 22, 1966

1m

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147 Carmen Silvera Interview

April 25, 1966

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148 The End of the Line?

June 10, 2011

Once the nation's favourite, by its third year Doctor Who was in trouble. With changes afoot in the production office and increasing problems with its lead actor, the programme was heading for the Last Chance Saloon. This new documentary includes contributions from actors Maureen O'Brien (Vicki), Anneke Wills (Polly) and Peter Purves (Steven), script editor Donald Tosh, new series writer Gareth Roberts, and long-term viewer Ian Levine.

149 WOTAN Assembled

A look at how these four episodes were restored and remastered. Narrator: Anneke Wills. Telecine Transfer & Grading: Jonathan Wood. Video Restoration: SVS Resources. Audio Restoration: Mark Ayres. Colourist: Chris Packham. Executive Producer: Dan Hall. Producer: Steven Bagley.

150 Now and Then: The War Machines

A look at the locations used in the making of the story, comparing how they were in 1966 with how they are today. Narrated by Simon Ockenden.

151 One Foot in the Past

May 19, 1998

Politician and ex-Postmaster General Tony Benn investigates the history of the Post Office Tower and is allowed up to the now-defunct revolving restaurant and onto the roof, in this extract from the BBC2 show. Broadcast: 19/05/98.

152 War Machines on Blue Peter

June 20, 1966

A compilation of features relating to the story from the children's magazine show. Valerie Singleton shows new stamps of the Post Office Tower; Christopher Trace goes to visit the tower and shows viewers how to build a model of it; a War Machine visits the Blue Peter studio; and schoolchildren bring in a Dalek they built.

153 Four Hundred Dawns: Surviving Footage

September 12, 1965

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154 Surviving Footage: The Dalek's Master Plan

January 30, 1966

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155 The Massacre lead out David Weston

February 27, 1966

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156 Galaxy 4 Intro

September 10, 1965

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157 Galaxy 4 Outro

October 3, 1965

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158 Mission to the Unknown Introduction

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159 The Celestial Toymaker Introduction

April 1, 1966

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160 The Celestial Toymaker Outro

April 24, 1966

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161 The Daleks' Master Plan Introduction

November 12, 1965

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162 The Massacre Introduction

February 4, 1966

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163 The Myth Makers History

November 7, 1965

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164 The Savages Intro

May 27, 1966

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165 The Myth Makers Introduction

October 15, 1965

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166 War Machines Restoration

July 17, 1966

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167 The Smugglers Introduction

September 9, 1966

1m

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168 William Hartnell Interview

January 17, 1967

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169 Doctor Who Stories: Anneke Wills

June 24, 2013

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170 The Golden Age

June 24, 2013

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171 Boys! Boys! Boys!

June 24, 2013

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172 Companion Piece

June 24, 2013

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173 Blue Peter: 10 Years of Doctor Who

November 5, 1973

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174 Cencored Australian Clips

February 5, 1967

The Underwater Menace

175 Macra Attack Scene

April 2, 1967

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176 Robin Hood: The Abbot of Saint Mary's

March 24, 1954

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177 Surviving Film Fragments: The Faceless Ones

May 14, 1967

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178 Behind the Sofa: The Masque of Mandragora

May 4, 2020

25m

The cast and crew of Doctor Who including Tom Baker sit down and watch S14E1-4 'The Masque of Mandragora'. Found on the box set 'Doctor Who: The Collection - Season 14'

179 Surviving Footage: The Highlanders

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180 BBC1 Continuity: The Masque of Mandragora

May 4, 2020

25m

A collection of BBC1's continuity TV spots advertising the upcoming fourteenth season of Doctor Who starring Tom Baker and Elisabeth Sladen and each subsequent episode of 'The Masque of Mandragora'. Found on the box set 'Doctor Who: The Collection - Season 14'

181 Surviving Footage: The Macra Terror

April 2, 1967

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182 Surviving Footage: The Power of the Daleks

December 11, 1966

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183 Surviving Footage: The Smugglers

October 2, 1966

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184 Surviving Footage: The Tenth Planet

October 30, 1966

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185 Servants & Masters: The Making of The Power of the Daleks

November 21, 2016

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186 From Script to Screen: The Power of the Daleks

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187 The Dodd Archive

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188 Miniature Recreation: Power of the Daleks

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189 Behind the Sofa: The Hand of Fear

May 4, 2020

25m

The cast and crew of Doctor Who including Tom Baker sit down and watch S14E5-8 'The Hand of Fear. Found on the box set 'Doctor Who: The Collection - Season 14'

190 Whicker's World: A Handful of Horrors (I Don't Like My Monsters To Have Oedipus Complexes)

January 27, 1968

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191 South Today footage: The Power of the Daleks

June 19, 1966

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192 Remembering, Forgetting The Savages

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193 Innes Lloyd: The Producer

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194 Surviving Film Fragments: The Savages

June 19, 1966

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197 Dressing Doctor Who: James Acheson

May 4, 2020

27m

Dressing Doctor Who: James Acheson was a DVD documentary that was originally released on 31 January 2011. It was focused on what went into designing the costumes for the cast members of Doctor Who. Found on the box set 'Doctor Who: The Collection - Season 14'

198 The Gallifreyan Candidate

May 4, 2020

11m

The Gallifreyan Candidate was a BBC documentary which looked at Richard Condon's novel The Manchurian Candidate. It was included on the DVD of The Deadly Assassin and examined the novel's influences on the serial, including the political paranoia of the Cold War and fears of brainwashing. Found on the box set 'Doctor Who: The Collection - Season 14'

202 Behind the Sofa: The Deadly Assassin

May 4, 2020

25m

The cast and crew of Doctor Who including Tom Baker sit down and watch S14E9-12 'The Deadly Assassin'. Found on the box set 'Doctor Who: The Collection - Season 14'

215 Girls! Girls! Girls!: The 1980s

May 4, 2020

22m

Girls! Girls! Girls! is a BBC documentary produced by 2|entertain. A multi-part Doctor Who DVD featurette, it looks at the story of the Doctor's female companions in each decade, in this instance the 1980s.

218 The Sandmine Murders: The Making of 'The Robots of Death'

May 4, 2020

32m

A "Making of" documentary on Season 14's 'The Robots of Death.' With Tom Baker, Louise Jameson, Pamela Salem, David Collings (Poul), Brian Croucher (Borg), Michael E Briant, Philip Hinchcliffe and Elizabeth Waller (Costumes).

221 Serial Thrillers

May 4, 2020

42m

Serial Thrillers is a retrospective documentary looking at Philip Hinchcliffe's three year tenure as Doctor Who producer. Found on the box set 'Doctor Who: The Collection - Season 14'

222 The Panopticon Archive: Fall 2000 Panel

May 4, 2020

46m

A live panel featuring David Bailie, David Collings, Russell Hunter, Louise Jameson and Chris Boucher from 2nd September 2000 as they reminisce about Doctor Who and what went into making and appearing in the stories of that time. Found on the box set 'Doctor Who: The Collection - Season 14'

223 Robophobia

May 4, 2020

12m

Robophobia was a 2|entertain DVD documentary about robots in science fiction, particularly Doctor Who. It was presented by Toby Hadoke and includes various shots showing Vocs and Dums assisting him about his home. Found on the box set 'Doctor Who: The Collection - Season 14'

226 Behind the Sofa: The Robots of Death

May 4, 2020

27m

The cast and crew of Doctor Who including Tom Baker sit down and watch S14E17-20 'The Robots of Death'. Found on the box set 'Doctor Who: The Collection - Season 14'

228 The Last Hurrah!: The Making of 'The Talons of Weng-Chiang'

May 4, 2020

34m

The Last Hurrah was a 2|entertain DVD documentary about the making of the Doctor Who serial, The Talons of Weng-Chiang. Tom Baker and Philip Hinchcliffe meet to discuss their final story together. Also featuring Louise Jameson, Trevor Baxter (Professor Lightfoot), Christopher Benjamin, David Maloney, Roger Murray-Leach and John Bloomfield (Costumes). Found on the box set 'Doctor Who: The Collection - Season 14'

229 Behind the Sofa: The Talons of Weng-Chiang

May 4, 2020

28m

The cast and crew of Doctor Who including Tom Baker sit down and watch S14E20-26 'The Talons of Weng-Chiang'. Found on the box set 'Doctor Who: The Collection - Season 14'

233 The Foe from the Future

May 4, 2020

7m

The Foe from the Future was a DVD documentary that was released on 4 October 2010 which goes over in more detail the inspiration behind the iconic enemy. Found on the box set 'Doctor Who: The Collection - Season 14'

235 Victoriana and Chinoiserie: References in "The Talons of Weng-Chiang"

May 4, 2020

8m

A mini documentary originally released on 4 October 2010, which goes over some of the influences behind 'The Talons of Weng-Chiang'. Found on the box set 'Doctor Who: The Collection - Season 14'

236 Music Hall: The Talents of Ones who Sang

May 4, 2020

22m

Music Hall: The Talents of Ones who Sang was a DVD documentary that was released on 4 October 2010. Found on the box set 'Doctor Who: The Collection - Season 14'

237 Moving On

May 4, 2020

5m

Moving On was a DVD documentary that was released on 4 October 2010. It features Philip Hinchcliffe going over his ideas for what he wanted a supposed fifteenth series of Doctor Who to contain at the fourteenth series wrapped production. Found on the box set 'Doctor Who: The Collection - Season 14'

238 Limehouse: A Victorian Chinatown

May 4, 2020

19m

Limehouse: A Victorian Chinatown was a DVD documentary that was released on 4 October 2010. It features Matthew Sweet amongst other noted figures who explain in more detail the setting and location of where 'The Talons of Weng-Chiang' was produced. Found on the box set 'Doctor Who: The Collection - Season 14'

240 Life After Who: Philip Hinchcliffe

May 4, 2020

30m

Life After Who: Philip Hinchcliffe was a DVD documentary that was released originally on 9 January 2012. It explains Hinchcliffe's acceptance into Doctor Who and his rise to prominence as a showrunner. Found on the box set 'Doctor Who: The Collection - Season 14'

241 Tom Baker in Conversation with Philip Hinchcliffe

May 4, 2020

21m

On 23rd March 2009, former Doctor Who producer Philip Hinchcliffe sat down with Tom Baker to discuss 'The Talons of Weng-Chiang.' Originally recorded for the "Making of" documentary, this version includes over ten minutes of unseen additional footage. Found on the box set 'Doctor Who: The Collection - Season 14'

244 Blu-Ray Trailer: Home Assistant

May 4, 2020

25m

A trailer that accompanied the release of Season 14 on Blu-Ray in May 2020. Found on the box set 'Doctor Who: The Collection - Season 14'

246 Now and Then: The Talons of Weng-Chiang

May 4, 2020

11m

Now and Then was a multi-episode 2|entertain documentary looking at the filming locations of Doctor Who stories. It looked at the locations at the time of filming and then looked at them in the present. Episodes of Now and Then were released on the DVD of the serial they featured. This episode is based on S14E1-6 'The Talons of Weng-Chiang' and is found on the box set 'Doctor Who: The Collection - Season 14'

252 Remembering Barry Letts

March 12, 2012

25m

A tribute to Barry Letts, who was one of the longest-serving and most influential producers of Doctor Who (1963).

254 Rediscovering The Urge To Live

8m

The team behind the reconstruction of episodes 3 and 4 of Planet of Giants explain how it was put together.

255 Suddenly Susan

August 20, 2012

25m

Carole Ann Ford talks about her role as the Doctor's granddaughter and the first companion in the TARDIS in this interview originally recorded for The Story of Doctor Who.

256 Planet of Giants - Crisis

August 20, 2012

28m

A reconstructed version of the original and later condensed third episode of Planet of Giants (1964) with William Russell and Carole Ann Ford reprising their roles of Ian and Susan with soundalikes taking the place of the remaining cast members (all deceased). Uses the surviving footage plus reconstructed visuals. Featured on the Planet of Gianrts DVD and laster Season 2 Collection bluray

257 Planet of Giants - The Urge to Live

August 20, 2012

24m

A reconstructed version of the original and later condensed fourth episode of Planet of Giants (1964) with William Russell and Carole Ann Ford reprising their roles of Ian and Susan with soundalikes taking the place of the remaining cast members (all deceased). Uses the surviving footage plus reconstructed visuals. Featured on the Planet of Gianrts DVD and laster Season 2 Collection bluray

258 Marco Polo

31m

This presentation is a condensed version of the lost 7-part story, "Marco Polo". It was included on the The Beginning DVD set.

259 Behind The Sofa: Robot

June 9, 2020

44m

The cast and crew of Doctor Who including Tom Baker sit down and watch S12E1-4 'Robot.'

261 Shada

July 6, 1992

1h 50m

The story revolves around the lost planet Shada, on which the Time Lords built a prison for defeated would-be conquerors of the universe. Skagra, one such inmate, needs the help of one of the prison's inmates. He finds nobody knows where Shada is anymore except one aged Time Lord who has retired to Earth, where he is a professor at St. Cedd's College, Cambridge. Luckily for the universe, Skagra's attempt to force the information out of Professor Chronotis coincides with a visit by the professor's old friend, the Doctor.

262 Silver Nemesis (1) (Extended Edition)

May 3, 1993

29m

The Doctor and Ace battle the time traveller Lady Peinforte and the Cybermen for possession of the incredibly powerful Nemesis statue, which is on its way back to the planet Earth to rendezvous with a destiny set in stone by the Doctor himself. An Extended Version as presented on the 1993 VHS

263 Silver Nemesis (2) (Extended Edition)

May 3, 1993

25m

As hostilities break out between factions vying for ownership of the comet, the Doctor goes after the worst of the lot - Cybermen, using Ace's upgraded boom box to flood Cyber Communications with jazz music while trying to locate the whereabouts of the fleet beyond this mere scouting party. As Presented on the 1993 VHS

264 Silver Nemesis (3) (Extended Edition)

May 3, 1993

29m

With the Cyber Fleet poised nearby, the Doctor may have no choice but to let them have Nemesis. Meanwhile, Lady Peinforte and Richard navigate modern society, De Flores encounters an open betrayal, and Ace combats Cybermen with a slingshot. As Presented on the 1993 VHS

265 Television Drama: The Script Read-Through

May 10, 1974

36m

Over 35 minutes of raw footage recorded during the 'Robot' readthrough, for a documentary that was ultimately unfinished.

266 On Target: Terrance Dicks

June 9, 2020

22m

A featurette exploring the novelisations of 'Robot' author Terrance Dicks.

267 The Tunnel Effect

June 15, 2007

14m

A title sequence featurette with graphic designer Bernard Lodge.

268 Behind The Sofa: The Ark In Space

June 9, 2020

38m

The cast and crew of Doctor Who including Tom Baker sit down and watch S12E5-8 'The Ark In Space.'

269 A New Frontier: The Making of 'The Ark In Space'

June 9, 2020

30m

A "Making Of Documentary" on Season 12's 'The Ark In Space,' featuring actors Wendy Williams (Vira) and Kenton Moore (Noah) alongside crew members Philip Hinchcliffe, Rodney Bennett (Director), and Roger Murray-Leach (Designer).

270 Roger Murray-Leach Interview

June 9, 2020

11m

'The Ark In Space' designer in conversation.

271 Behind The Sofa: The Sontaran Experiment

June 9, 2020

18m

The cast and crew of Doctor Who including Tom Baker, Philip Hinchcliffe, and Louise Jameson sit down and watch S12E9-10 'The Sontaran Experiment.'

272 Built For War

June 15, 2006

40m

Sontaran documentary featuring contributions from actors Elisabeth Sladen, Colin Baker (The Doctor) and Nicola Bryant (Peri), writers/script editors Terrance Dicks, Eric Saward and Anthony Read, writer Bob Baker and stuntman Stuart Fell.

273 Are Friends Electric: The Making of 'Robot'

June 16, 2007

39m

A "Making Of Documentary" on Season 12's 'Robot,' featuring actors Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, Patricia Maynard (Miss Winters), michael Kilgarriff (Robot), Edward Burnham (Kettlewell) and Alec Linstead (Jellicoe), alongside crew members Terrance Dicks, Barry Letts (Producer), Philip Hinchcliffe (Producer), George Gallacio (Production Manager) and Christopher Barry (Director).

274 Like Nothing On Earth: The Making of 'The Sontaran Experiment'

June 21, 2018

37m

A "Making Of Documentary" on Season 12's 'The Sontaran Experiment," featuring actors Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, Donald Douglas (Vural), Peter Walshe (Erak), Co-writer Bob Baker, crew members Barry Letts, Philip Hinchcliffe, Roger Murray-Leach and aficionado Toby Hadoke.

275 On Target: Ian Marter

June 22, 2008

16m

A look at Ian Marter's popular contributions to the Target books range.

276 The Tom Baker Years: Part 1

June 26, 1991

1h 30m

Tom Baker looks back on his adventures in two 90-minute programmes made for VHS release and unavailable since 1991.

277 The Tom Baker Years: Part 2

June 28, 1991

1h 30m

Tom Baker looks back on his adventures in two 90-minute programmes made for VHS release and unavailable since 1991.

278 Genesis of a Classic: The Making of 'Genesis of the Daleks'

July 1, 2006

1h 2m

A "Making Of Documentary" on Season 12's 'Genesis of the Daleks," featuring actors Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, Peter Miles, Michael Wisher (Davros), James Garbutt (Ronson), Guy Siner (Ravon), Dennis Chinnery (Gharman), Roy Skelton (Dalek voice). Also, crew members Philip Hinchcliffe, Barry Letts, Terrance Dicks, David Maloney, Sylvia James (Make-Up Designer), Dick Mills (Sound Designer), Duncan Brown (Lighting) and Dalek operators Cy Town & John Scott Martin.

279 Behind The Sofa: Genesis of the Daleks

June 9, 2020

43m

The cast and crew of Doctor Who including Tom Baker, Philip Hinchcliffe, and Louise Jameson sit down and watch S12E11-16 'Genesis of the Daleks.'

280 The Tin Men and the Witch: The Making of 'Revenge of the Cybermen'

June 9, 2020

33m

An expanded version of 2018's "Making Of Documentary" on Season 12's 'Revenge of the Cybermen." This new cut of this documentary features Tom Baker, Christopher Robbie (Cyber Leader), Barry Letts, Philip Hinchcliffe, Roger Murray-Leach and Director Michael E. Briant.

281 Location Report: Revenge of the Cybermen

November 21, 1974

6m

BBC News interviews Tom Baker on location at Wookey Hole caves during filming/taping of Season 12's 'Revenge of the Cybermen.'

282 Behind The Sofa: Revenge of the Cybermen

June 12, 2020

32m

The cast and crew of Doctor Who including Tom Baker, Philip Hinchcliffe, and Louise Jameson sit down and watch the final four episodes of Season 12.

283 Cheques Lies & Videotape

June 13, 2020

29m

Documentary examining the underground world of video tape trading, from a time when episodes of Doctor Who were not readily available to fans.

284 Doctor Who Times: Season 12

June 15, 2020

40m

A documentary examining Season 12 in the context of other 1970s television.

285 Tom Baker in Conversation

June 18, 2020

1h 5m

A frank and revealing new one-hour interview recorded for the Season 12 Collection, conducted by Matthew Sweet

286 The Secret of the Labyrinth: The Making of 'The Masque of Mandragora'

May 19, 2020

27m

A "Making Of Documentary" on Season 14's 'The Masque of Mandragora,' featuring actors Gareth Armstrong, Tim Pigott-Smith (Marco), Antony Clark (Rossini) and John Laurimore (Federico) plus Philip Hinchcliffe, Chris D'Oyly John, Barry Newbery (Designer) and Rodney Bennett (Director).

287 Now and Then: The Masque of Mandragora

May 21, 2020

9m

A visit to the original Portmeirion locations, comparing their present-day appearance to how they looked onscreen in 1976 in Season 14's Doctor Who tale, 'The Masque of Mandragora.'

288 Changing Time - Living and Leaving Doctor Who: The Making of 'The Hand of Fear'

May 22, 2020

51m

A special 50-minute documentary that looks at the making of Season 14's 'The Hand of Fear,' and also examines the special relationship between the Doctor and his companion, Sarah Jane Smith. With contributions from actors Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, Glyn Houston, Rex Robinson and Stephen Thorne, producers Barry Letts and Philip Hinchcliffe, script editor Terrance Dicks, writer Bob Baker and visual effects designer Colin Mapson.

289 Doctor Who Stories: Elisabeth Sladen

May 23, 2020

20m

Elisabeth Sladen recalls her time with the Fourth Doctor in this 2003 interview

290 Our Sarah Jane: The Life of Elisabeth Sladen

May 25, 2020

1h 18m

Created for the Doctor Who Season 14 Collection, this tribute features friends, family and colleagues looking back on the life and career of Elisabeth Sladen. Contributors include Tom Baker, Philip Hinchcliffe, David Tennant (The Doctor, 2005-2010), Louise Jameson (Leela), Phil Collinson (Producer 2004-2008) and Tommy Knight (Luke in 'The Sarah Jane Adventures').

291 Multi-Coloured Swap Shop: Tom Baker and Elisabeth Sladen

February 10, 1976

11m

Noel Edmonds interviews Tom Baker and Elisabeth Sladen on Feb 10, 1976, the morning of 'The Hand of Fear's' debut episode

292 The Frighten Factor

May 11, 2009

17m

What exactly is Doctor Who's 'Frighten Factor'? A diverse panel of experts try to answer the question. With producer Barry Letts, script editor Terrance Dicks, education psychologist Lucy Lewis, church minister Peter Cavanna, Doctor Who Magazine's editor Tom Spilsbury and assistant editor Peter Ware, Doctor Who Adventures magazine editor Moray Laing and head writer Annabel Gibson, writer John Dorney, television archivist Jim Sangster and Doctor Who expert Alex Lydiate. Narrated by Simon Ockendon.

293 Nationwide: Tom Baker and Louise Jameson

October 26, 1976

5m

Tom Baker and Louise Jameson's September 26, 1976 appearance on 'Nationwide,' promoting Leela's upcoming debut.

294 The Matrix Revisited: The Making of 'The Deadly Assassin'

May 14, 2009

30m

Cast, crew and critics look back at the making of Season 14's 'The Deadly Assassin.' With actors Tom Baker and Bernard Horsfall, producer Philip Hinchcliffe, director David Maloney, designer Roger Murray-Leach, founding president of the Doctor Who Appreciation Society Jan Vincent-Rudzki, and the founder of the National Viewers and Listeners Association Mary Whitehouse. Narrated by Sarah Griffiths.

295 Into The Wild: The Making of 'The Face of Evil'

May 25, 2012

25m

A "Making of" documentary on Season 14's 'The Face of Evil.' Contributors include Louise Jameson, Anthony Frieze (Xoanon Voice), Pennant Roberts (Director), Philip Hinchcliffe, Austin Ruddy (Designer) and Mat Irvine (Visual Effects).

296 Behind the Sofa: The Face of Evil

May 26, 2020

26m

The cast and crew of Doctor Who including Tom Baker and Louise Jameson sit down and watch S14E13-16 'The Face of Evil.'

297 Film Trims: The Face of Evil - Highlights

May 28, 2020

9m

Nine minutes of trims retrieved from the cutting room floor, providing a behind-the-scenes glimpse at studio work. The soundtrack no longer exists.

298 Film Trims: The Face of Evil - Unedited

May 29, 2020

42m

Forty-two minutes of mute film trims from Season 14's story, 'The Face of Evil,' taken from the cutting room floor.

299 Model Tests: The Robots of Death

May 30, 2020

8m

Black and white timecoded recordings of the original model film inserts used in Season 14's 'The Robots of Death.'

300 Multi-Coloured Swap Shop: Louise Jameson

December 2, 1977

5m

Noel Edmonds interviews Louise Jameson on December 2nd, 1977, the morning of the airing of Part Two of 'The Robots of Death.'

301 Location Report: The Talons of Weng-Chiang

January 14, 1977

4m

An interview with Tom Baker, screened on 'Look East' on January 14th, 1977. Available to view with the finished, mixed sound or with the raw location audio. Found on Season 14: The Collection boxed set.

302 Pebble Mill at One: Philip Hinchcliffe

March 31, 1977

12m

Philip Hinchcliffe's appearance on March 31st, 1977 during the broadcast of 'The Talons of Weng-Chiang."

303 Deep Roy Interview

May 20, 2020

12m

A brand new interview with the Mr. Sin actor who has enjoyed a long and varied career in film and television, recorded for the Season 14 Collection.

304 Studio Footage: The Talons of Weng-Chiang

May 22, 2020

24m

Rare black-and-white footage from the studio recording of Season 14's 'The Talons of Weng-Chiang.'

305 Philip Hinchcliffe In Conversation

May 23, 2020

1h 18m

The former producer sits down with Matthew Sweet to discuss his work on Doctor Who.

306 Whose Doctor Who

March 4, 1977

59m

The vintage documentary presented by Melvyn Bragg, screened on BBC2 on March 4th, 1977, the day after transmission of Part Six of 'The Talons of Weng-Chiang." Featuring behind-the-scenes footage from rehearsal and recording sessions, and interviews with Tom Baker and Philip Hinchcliffe. New HD transfer available on the "Season 14: The Collection" boxed set.

307 Whose Doctor Who Revisited

May 20, 2020

52m

Toby Hadoke meets the cast and crew of 'Whose Doctor Who,' including producer Tony Cash, to discuss the making of this landmark documentary.

308 Behind the Sofa: Robert Holmes and Doctor Who

May 22, 2003

45m

This documentary features on the DVD release of The Two Doctors: Part One (1985) and looks at the work of the series' most popular writer, Robert Holmes, talking to some of the writers, script editors and producers who worked with him.

309 Mission to the Unknown

October 9, 2019

27m

54 years after its original BBC television broadcast, BBC Studios will premiere a new production of Mission to the Unknown, a missing Doctor Who episode that has been faithfully recreated by a team of students, graduates and staff of the University of Central Lancashire in the UK.

310 Tales of the Tardis: Earthshock

November 1, 2023

1h 30m

The Doctor and Tegan meet again and remember their terrifying adventure against the Cybermen to save the Earth… and the friend they lost along the way.

311 Tales of the Tardis: The Mind Robber

November 1, 2023

1h 30m

Jamie and Zoe meet again and remember their encounter with robots, clockwork soldiers and Medusa in a Land of Fiction governed by a mysterious master.

312 Tales of the Tardis: Vengeance on Varos

November 1, 2023

1h 30m

The Doctor and Peri meet again and remember their conflict on the mining planet Varos: a world that entertains its people with sadistic TV broadcasts.

313 Tales of the Tardis: The Three Doctors

November 1, 2023

1h 30m

Jo Jones and Clyde Langer meet again as she remembers when the Time Lords summoned three Doctors to fight an awesome adversary from Gallifrey’s past.

314 Tales of the Tardis: The Time Meddler

November 1, 2023

1h 30m

Steven and Vicki meet again and remember their first adventure battling a time-travelling Monk about to change the course of history in 1066.

315 Tales of the Tardis: The Curse of Fenric

November 1, 2023

1h 30m

The Doctor and Ace meet again and remember their battle against an ancient evil in World War Two where a Viking curse is bringing the dead back to life.

316 Panopticon 1993

November 24, 2003

30m

PanoptiCon 93 was the recording of an on-stage interview – sometimes called a "panel" — at PanoptiCon, a fan convention. It was recorded on 4 September 1993, but remained largely un-released until it was featured on the DVD release of The Three Doctors. It principally involved Jon Pertwee and Katy Manning reminiscing to interviewer Steven Wickham about their time on Doctor Who. Nicholas Courtney was apparently meant to take a larger role in the interview, but his late arrival meant that he was onstage for only about five minutes. Among the things revealed in the interviews were: details about how Pertwee's involvement in audio Doctor Who had been arranged the then-current status of the Whomobile which story neither Jon nor Katy really liked details of Jon and Katy's one and only real fight while working on Doctor Who

317 Bernard Wilkie Interview

November 25, 2003

21m

Was an interview that was conducted regarding his work on the monsters in Doctor Who

318 Putting the shock into Earthshock

August 18, 2003

33m

An exclusive DVD documentary, charting the development and creation of this story, plus the unique reactions it prompted from viewers. With contributions from Peter Davison, Sarah Sutton, Matthew Waterhouse, Peter Grimwade, Eric Saward and David Banks amongst others.

319 Directing 'Who': Peter Moffatt

January 12, 2004

26m

Peter Moffatt, a regular director on Doctor Who (1963) from 1980 until 1985, talks about his work on the series for the special features of the DVD release of The Visitation: Part One (1982).

320 The Vampire from Space

January 13, 2004

The unreleased episode from the television episode pack for "The Claws of Axos"

321 Lords and Luddites: Making 'The Mark of the Rani'

May 24, 2006

43m

Making of Feature for the Mark of the Rani Doctor who adventure was released on the BBC DVD release of the same Name.

323 Shada (1)

December 20, 2021

30m

The Doctor and Romana have unfinished business in Cambridge, 1979, with the elderly Professor Chronotis.

324 Shada (2)

December 20, 2021

30m

'Beware the sphere. Beware Skagra. Beware Shada. The secret is in the...' What can the Professor's cryptic last message mean?

325 Shada (3)

December 20, 2021

30m

Without the Professor, the Doctor and Romana are forced to think on their feet. But what large invisible object lurks nearby?

326 Shada (4)

December 20, 2021

30m

The Doctor, Chris and K9 race to rescue Romana from Skagra. Claire makes a startling discovery about the Professor's rooms.

327 Shada (5)

December 20, 2021

30m

Answers come thick and fast, but no explanation can prepare the Doctor, Chris and K9 for what they find on Shada.

328 Shada (6)

December 20, 2021

30m

Things look desperate. Skagra is almost within grasp of Salyavin's power. Can the Doctor save the day with his special helmet?

329 Terror Nation: Terry Nation and Doctor Who

December 21, 2007

A documentary looking at the Doctor Who (1963) work of writer Terry Nation. This appears as an extra on the 'Destiny of the Daleks' DVD.

330 Enlightenment: 2009 Special DVD Edit

August 10, 2009

1h 15m

Created for the 2009 DVD release of the Black Guardian Trilogy, this new 75-minute edit of Enlightenment was supervised by original director Fiona Cumming, and features all new CGI effects and a Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound mix.

331 Inside the Lighthouse: Making Horror of Fang Rock

March 18, 2024

43m

A brand new documentary, featuring Louise Jameson and archive contributions from director Paddy Russell.

332 Paddy Russell Interview

March 18, 2024

14m

The director of several popular Doctor Who stories - including Horror of Fang Rock - talks about her career.

333 Behind the Sofa: Horror of Fang Rock

March 18, 2024

35m

Louise Jameson (Leela), Colin Baker (The Doctor), Katy Manning (Jo), Sarah Sutton (Nyssa), Janet Fielding (Tegan), Matthew Waterhouse (Adric), Betsan Roberts (wife of late director Pennant Roberts), and Toby Hadoke watch and comment on Season 15's opening serial, Horror of Fang Rock.

334 Terrance Dicks: Fact & Fiction

January 17, 2005

36m

A look back at the work of prolific writer, Terrance Dicks.

335 Behind the Sofa: The Invisible Enemy

March 18, 2024

32m

Louise Jameson (Leela), Colin Baker (The Doctor), Katy Manning (Jo), Sarah Sutton (Nyssa), Janet Fielding (Tegan), Matthew Waterhouse (Adric), Betsan Roberts (wife of late director Pennant Roberts), and Toby Hadoke watch and comment on the Season 15 serial, The Invisible Enemy.

336 50th Anniversary Archive: An Interview with John Leeson

March 18, 2024

11m

This featurette, produced for the 2024 Season 15 collection, includes material from a 2013 interview with John Leeson.

337 Studio Footage: The Invisible Enemy

March 18, 2024

21m

Rare black-and-white footage from the studio recording of Season 15's 'The Invisible Enemy.'

338 Dreams and Fantasy: Making The Invisible Enemy

June 16, 2008

21m

Cast and crew recall making of The Invisible Enemy, including Louise Jameson, John Leeson, director Derrick Goodwin and co-writer Bob Baker.

339 The Modelwork of The Invisible Enemy

June 16, 2008

17m

The visual effects team discuss the making of The Invisible Enemy.

340 After Image: Making Image of the Fendahl

April 20, 2009

27m

Contributors include Louise Jameson, Wanda Ventham, Edward Arthur, script editor Anthony Read and visual effects designer Colin Mapson.

341 Hammer Horror

September 24, 2007

13m

A short featurette considering the influences of horror films on Doctor Who stories over the years, featuring interviews with former Shivers editor David Miller, author Jonathan Rigby, script editors Terrance Dicks and Anthony Read, and featuring an archive interview with Tom Baker.

342 Tom Talks: Season 15

March 18, 2024

37m

Tom Baker discusses live, the universe, and everything.

343 Deleted and Extended Scenes: Image of the Fendahl

September 23, 2009

12m

Deleted and extended scenes for Image of the Fendahl, taken from two reels of black and white videotape dubbed from the master tapes. These recordings contain all the original material filmed on location at Stargrove Manor in August 1977.

344 Behind the Sofa: Image of the Fendahl

March 18, 2024

31m

Louise Jameson (Leela), Colin Baker (The Doctor), Katy Manning (Jo), Sarah Sutton (Nyssa), Janet Fielding (Tegan), Matthew Waterhouse (Adric), Betsan Roberts (wife of late director Pennant Roberts), and Toby Hadoke get to grips with a mysterious skull, an alien menace, and a priory full of mad scientists.

345 Running from the Tax Man: The Making of The Sun Makers

August 1, 2011

25m

A retrospective look at the making of The Sun Makers and the science behind it. With Louise Jameson, Michael Keating, Pennant Roberts, writer and historian Dominic Sandbrook and astronomer Marek Kukula.

346 Behind the Sofa: The Sun Makers

March 18, 2024

33m

Louise Jameson (Leela), Colin Baker (The Doctor), Katy Manning (Jo), Sarah Sutton (Nyssa), Janet Fielding (Tegan), Matthew Waterhouse (Adric), Betsan Roberts (wife of late director Pennant Roberts), and Toby Hadoke watch and discuss The Sun Makers.

347 Louise Jameson In Conversation

March 21, 2024

1h 14m

Matthew Sweet chats to the Leela actress about her life, career, and time in Doctor Who.

348 Raw Footage: Underworld CSO Recordings

March 18, 2024

48m

Forty eight minutes of raw footage recorded for the colour separation overlay (CSO) scenes from Underworld.

349 Underworld: In Studio

March 29, 2010

18m

Using timecoded Shibaden and U-matic video recordings, we are given a rare glimpse inside the studio during the recording of Underworld, much of which involved the use of bluescreen virtual studio techniques.

350 Into the Unknown: Making Underworld

March 29, 2010

31m

A look at the complex production of Underworld and the difficulties of achieving the bluescreen virtual studio sets, with Jonathan Newth (Orfe), Norman Tipton (Idas), writers Bob Baker and Dave Martin, script editor Anthony Read, designer Dick Coles, video effects designer AJ Mitchell, and producer Graham Williams.

351 Behind the Sofa: Underworld

March 18, 2024

31m

Louise Jameson (Leela), Colin Baker (The Doctor), Katy Manning (Jo), Sarah Sutton (Nyssa), Janet Fielding (Tegan), Matthew Waterhouse (Adric), Betsan Roberts (wife of late director Pennant Roberts), and Toby Hadoke watch and discuss Underworld.

352 Out of Time: Making The Invasion of Time

May 5, 2008

17m

The cast and crew look back at the making of The Invasion of Time, with Chris Tranchell (Andred), Milton Johns (Castellan Kelner) and Colin Mapson (Visual Effects Designer).

353 Doctor Who Stories: Louise Jameson

December 30, 2003

17m

Louise Jameson talks about her role on the programme in this interview shot for 2003's The Story of Doctor Who.

354 Deleted Scenes: The Invasion of Time

May 5, 2008

6m

Six minutes of deleted scenes from The Invasion of Time, all shot on film for episodes five and six.

355 The Rise & Fall of Gallifrey

May 5, 2008

10m

A look at the history of the Time Lords and their home planet, exploring how each has changed over the years.

356 The Elusive David Agnew

May 5, 2008

5m

Terrance Dicks and Anthony Read shed light on this pseudonym used for several stories during the Graham Williams' era of Doctor Who.

357 Scene Around Six

December 9, 1978

8m

A compilation of 1978 news items from BBC Belfast’s ‘Scene Around Six’ news show, featuring Tom Baker on a promotional tour of Ireland, visiting children in schools and hospitals.

358 Blu-Ray Trailer: The Final Battle

March 18, 2024

7m

Louise Jameson returns as Leela for a special minisode shot in 2023 to celebrate the release of Season 15. As found on "Doctor Who: The Collection - Season 15," includes 5.1 surround and Dolby Atmos audio options.

359 The Panopticon Archive: Fall 1997 Panel

September 21, 1997

29m

A live panel featuring Louise Jameson and John Leeson from 21nd September 1997 as they reminisce about Doctor Who and what went into making and appearing in the stories of that time. Found on the box set 'Doctor Who: The Collection - Season 15'

360 Behind the Sofa: The Invasion of Time

March 18, 2024

34m

Louise Jameson (Leela), Colin Baker (The Doctor), Katy Manning (Jo), Sarah Sutton (Nyssa), Janet Fielding (Tegan), Matthew Waterhouse (Adric), Betsan Roberts (wife of late director Pennant Roberts), and Toby Hadoke visit Gallifrey to watch Leela's final story.

361 50th Anniversary Archive: Colour Companions

March 18, 2024

33m

Louise Jameson, Katy Manning & Sophie Aldred chat with Matthew Sweet on 23rd November 2013 at the Doctor Who 50th Celebration in London. Appears on Doctor Who: The Collection - Season 15.

362 Graham Williams Documentary

March 18, 2024

1h 38m

Friends, family, and colleagues remember Doctor Who producer, Graham Williams.

363 Frozen out: The making of The Tenth Planet

54m

For the special features of the official DVD release of the story, cast and crew look back at the making of The Tenth Planet: Episode 1 (1966).

364 The Hartnell Years

June 17, 1991

1h 30m

Seventh Doctor actor Sylvester McCoy takes us back to the William Hartnell years, with clips and three episodes - The Pilot Episode, The Wheel of Fortune and The Final Test.

365 The Troughton Years

1h 30m

Patrick Troughton's close friend and successor Jon Pertwee looks back at his predecessor's time on Doctor Who featuring clips and three episodes - The Abominable Snowmen: 2, The Web of Fear: 1 (then the only known surviving episode) and The Space Pirates: 2

366 The Pertwee Years

March 2, 1992

1h 30m

Jon Pertwee looks back at his time as Doctor Who, featuring clips and three episodes, including his personal favourite - Inferno: 7, Frontier in Space: 6 and The Daemons: 5 (in black and white as it hadn't been recoloured at the time)

367 Daleks - The Early Years

1h 30m

Fifth Doctor Peter Davison looks back at the black and white era of the Daleks with interviews, clips and three episodes - CounterPlot, Escape Switch and The Evil of the Daleks: 2

368 Cybermen - The Early Years

2h

Sixth Doctor Colin Baker looks back at the black and white era of the Cybermen with interviews, clips and four episodes - The Moonbase: 2 & 4 and The Wheel in Space: 3 & 6.

369 Galaxy 4 - Mini Reconstruction

1h 4m

A mini recon of the four part William Hartnell story which incorporates the surviving episode 3 - Airlock. Originally featured on The Aztecs - Special Edition DVD.

370 Fan-Tastic! The Hinchcliffe Years

September 24, 2024

12m

Roundel Publishing interviewed fans at Whooverville 13 and asked them to share their personal views and highlights of the Philip Hinchcliffe era.

371 In Conversation with Philip Hinchcliffe

January 6, 2024

1h 4m

Justin Johnson interviews Philip Hinchcliffe on January 6, 2024 for Roundel Publishing.

372 The War Games in Colour

December 23, 2024

1h 30m

For the first time, these original episodes have been meticulously colourised and enhanced with updated visual effects edited into a new, 90-minute feature-length experience. In addition, the episode will also feature the Second Doctor's never-before-seen regeneration into the Third Doctor (Jon Pertwee), alongside recovered footage not seen since the original broadcast. Originally aired in 1969, The War Games marked the end of an era for the Second Doctor (Patrick Troughton), following him and his companions Zoe and Jamie as they land in a battlefield that appears to be a World War I military zone -- but all is not as it seems. They soon discover that soldiers from different historical periods have been abducted and are being manipulated in a cruel game. As they work to uncover the mystery behind the War Lord and his twisted experiments, the Doctor faces one of hist most difficult challenges.

373 The Ice Warriors - Two and Three

November 6, 1998

19m

A cut down reconstruction of Episodes 2 and 3 of The Ice Warriors which featgured on the 1998 VHS and later as a special feature on the 2013 DVD/ Produced by Lord Montague

374 Wartime

January 20, 1988

32m

Warrant Officer John Benton, a long-serving member of the United Nations Intelligence Taksforce (UNIT), is distracted from his mission to deliver valuable radioactive material to UNIT HQ by ghostly visions of his father, who was killed during World War 2, and his brother Chris, who died as a result of a childhood game that went wrong. Can Benton face these demons of his past and recover to prevent the theft of the radioactive material?

375 Mindgame

January 2, 1998

33m

Three alien beings - a Sontaran officer, a Draconian nobleman and a Human mercenary - find themselves transported to a remote asteroid by a mysterious alien who wants to test their worthiness for his race's masterplan...

376 Mindgame Trilogy

March 5, 1999

57m

Sequel to "Mindgame" (1998) which follows the fate of the three prisoners after their escape from their asteroid prison cell. Sontaran Sarg faces death against overwhelming odds on a desolate battleground, Draconian Merq faces trial after receiving an unusual "gift" and the human pilot finds herself stranded in space in a crippled fighter and a rapidly depleting oxygen supply.

377 Do You Have a Licence to Save this Planet?

January 1, 2001

29m

The time travelling Foot Doctor discovers that the Cyberons and Autons are ineffectually trying to invade the Earth yet again. Can he and a helpful salesman save the day or will his arch enemy The Licensor defeat him for good?

378 Dæmos Rising

March 31, 2004

52m

Trapped in an isolated cottage, Captain Cavendish thinks he is seeing ghosts. The only person who might understand and help is Kate Lethbridge-Stewart ... but when she arrives, she realises that Cavendish is key in a plot to summon the Daemons back to the Earth. With time running out, Kate discovers that sometimes even the familiar can turn out to be your worst nightmare.

379 Auton

January 1, 1997

55m

In a top-secret UNIT warehouse Dr Sally Arnold is studying a Nestene energy unit with little success. Until she subjects it to cosmic signals that activate it and it awakens several dormant Autons stored in the facility.

380 Auton 2: Sentinel

January 1, 1998

58m

Two years after the incident at the UNIT warehouse a lorry transporting Autons from there to another UNIT facility is hijacked by it's cargo. Lockwood and another psychic, Natasha, trace the Autons to Sentinel Island.

381 Auton 3: Awakening

October 31, 1999

53m

Lockwood and Natasha have returned to the mainland from Sentinel Island but find that the population of the town of Millhampton have vanished. The pair discover that the nearby hospital is the Nestene base of operations.

382 Shakedown: Return of the Sontarans

December 1, 1994

55m

The space solar yacht Tiger Moth under the command of no-nonsense Captain Lisa Deranne is on a cruise taking some rich misfits on a voyage through space. Unfortunately on their travels they have picked a stowaway, a shape-changing Rutan, a race that has been at war with another race, the Sontarans, since the dawn of time. The Rutan has important news regarding the war and the Sontarans, and upon hearing the news, attack the Tiger Moth and take it over. The Rutan hides itself among the crew and one by one the Sontarans and the human crew are murdered by the Rutan. The Sontarans plan to destroy all life on the Tiger Moth. Can Lisa find out who the Rutan is before the Sontarans destroy her ship and her life?...

383 Cyberon

January 10, 2000

1h 2m

When Dr Lauren Anderson agrees to Thomas Mordley testing his experimental new drug Cyberon on her brain damaged patients she expects little benefit. But Cyberon is going to revolutionize medicine and maybe even the world.

384 Zygon: When Being You Just Isn't Enough

February 1, 2008

58m

They've been stranded on Earth for 20 years, so Zygon commander Kritakh, and his second, Torlakh, have had plenty of time to re-create their world. The trouble is that Kritakh, aka engineer Mike Kirkwood, has lost his sense of purpose. Can Torlakh, aka mass murderer Bob Calhoun, get him back on track. Enter sexy Psychiatrist Lauren Anderson, first, to be tempted by her innermost desires and then to face her greatest challenge. Can a violent heart really be tamed by love and what is the ultimate price to be paid?

385 Introduction to the Night

November 13, 1999

13m

The Doctor sits in his TARDIS and introduces an evening of pure entertainment to an unseen party whilst sharing anecdotes and details of his past. He hopes to be of some use to us all in his old age.

386 Adventures in Space and Time (Documentary)

November 13, 1999

40m

Beginning with the first episode of Doctor Who, An Unearthly Child, the documentary charts the history of the show, analysing the style of the various eras and incarnations of the Doctor. The documentary also shows the opinions of several interviewees about the show. Verity Lambert describes it as "part of growing up", several say whether they believed if Doctor Who should come back, and Tom Baker admits that "the BBC keeps sending me copies of the compilations, and I never look at them".

387 How to Live Forever

November 13, 1999

7m

How to Live Forever was a documentary that was broadcast as part of BBC Two's Doctor Who Night on 13 November 1999.

388 Carnival of Monsters

November 13, 1999

30m

Carnival of Monsters was a documentary that was broadcast as part of BBC Two's Doctor Who Night on 13 November 1999.

389 How to Build a TARDIS

November 13, 1999

5m

How to Build a TARDIS was a documentary that was broadcast as part of BBC Two's Doctor Who Night on 13 November 1999.

390 The Story of Doctor Who

December 30, 2003

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391 The Crusade VHS Introduction (Ian Chesterton)

July 1, 1999

2m

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392 The Crusade Episode 1 'The Lion' Summary (Ian Chesterton)

July 1, 1999

1m

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393 The Crusade Episode 3 'The Wheel of Fortune' Summary (Ian Chesterton)

July 1, 1999

2m

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394 The Crusade VHS Outro (Ian Chesterton)

July 1, 1999

1m

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395 The Crusade VHS Introduction (Julian Glover)

December 1, 2000

9m

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396 The Crusade Episode 1 'The Lion' Summary (Julian Glover)

December 1, 2000

2m

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397 The Crusade Episode 3 'The Wheel of Fortune' Summary (Julian Glover)

December 1, 2000

2m

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398 The Crusade VHS Outro (Julian Glover)

December 1, 2000

10m

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399 I Was a Doctor Who Monster!

January 18, 1996

58m

To coincide with a new era for Doctor Who we take a nostalgic look back at the glory days of the programme in a tribute to its unsigned heroes. Ever wondered what it’s like inside a Dalek? How, exactly, of you portray a Fish Person? What was it like recording Doctor Who during its 26 year run? And just how do you get to be a Doctor Who monster? Now you can find out as, for the very first time, we speak to the men and women who ensured we spend out Saturday nights behind the sofa. Their stories are funny, moving, unbelievable and sometimes tragic. Presented by the seventh Doctor, Sylvester McCoy, and containing unique film and newly discovered photographs, this all adds up to an entertaining trip down memory lane – go on treat yourself to a slice of nostalgia!

400 The Aztecs Intro Sequence (Ixta)

October 21, 2002

1m

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401 The Aztecs Intro Sequence (Tlotoxl)

October 21, 2002

1m

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402 The Aztecs Intro Sequence (Tonila)

October 21, 2002

1m

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403 dr. forever! - Celestial Toyroom

March 11, 2013

23m

The first of a five-part series looking at Doctor Who toys. With Verity Lambert, new series creator Russell T. Davies, writers Mark Gatiss, Rob Shearman, Paul Cornell and Joseph Lidster, BBC Worldwide's Richard Hollis and Dave Turbitt, book range editor Steve Cole, AudioGO editor Michael Stevens, Character Options' Alasdair Dewar, Doctor Who Magazine's Jim Sangster and Doctor Who's Winston Churchill Ian McNeice.

404 dr. forever! - Love and War

February 25, 2013

A new documentary takes a look at how Doctor Who was kept alive in a range of original novelisations after the end of the classic series in 1989. With new series producer Russell T Davies, Virgin Books editor Peter Darvill-Evans, BBC Books editors Steve Cole and Justin Richards, writers Mark Gatiss, Robert Shearman, Paul Cornell, Gary Russell and Joseph Lidster, journalist David Richardson and actress Lisa Bowerman. Introduced by Ayesha Antoine.

405 dr. forever! - The Apocalypse Element

May 6, 2013

23m

Blue Peter presenter Yvette Fielding takes Peter Davison, Mark Strickson and Janet Fielding on a trip through BBC Television Centre, meeting up with old friends and colleagues as they reminisce on their time spent working in the iconic building. With film traffic supervisor Neville Withers, assistant floor manager Sue Hedden, costume designer Odile Dicks-Mireaux, production assistant Jane Ashford, make-up artists Joan Stribling and Carolyn Perry, BBC producer and writer Richard Marson.

406 dr. forever! - Lost in the Dark Dimension

May 27, 2013

27m

The penultimate instalment of our new five part series looking at how Doctor Who was kept alive in the years between the end of the classic series and the beginning of the new. In this episode we look at the various attempts to bring the show back during that period. With current and former Doctor Who Magazine editors Tom Spilsbury, John Freeman and Gary Russell, former BBC range editor Steve Cole, actor David Burton, writer Adrian Rigelsford, director Graeme Harper and new series executive producer Russell T Davies. Narrated by Zeb Soanes.

407 dr. forever! - The Unquiet Dead

August 5, 2013

Final instalment in our five-part series looking at how Doctor Who was kept alive in the years between the end of the classic series and the beginning of the new. In this unique interview, new series creator Russell T Davies and then BBC Controller of Drama, Jane Tranter, talk about Doctor Who's rebirth on television. Narrated by Zeb Soames.

408 Inferno Episode 5 Extended Edition

August 8, 2013

24m

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409 The Pitch of Fear

November 13, 1999

4m

The Pitch of Fear was a comedy sketch parodying the pitch meeting for, and initial 26-year run of, Doctor Who.

410 The Web of Caves

November 13, 1999

4m

The Web of Caves was a black and white tongue-in-cheek mini-episode. It was a pastiche of classic Doctor Who episodes, it was broadcast as part of BBC Two's Doctor Who Night in 1999.

411 The Kidnappers

November 13, 1999

4m

The Kidnappers was a comedy sketch in which Peter Davison is kidnapped by an enthusiastic Doctor Who fan, broadcast as part of BBC Two's Doctor Who Night.

412 The Corridor

January 4, 1991

6m

The Corridor was a black and white comedy sketch produced by Reeltime Pictures, which parodies the first days of filming Doctor Who.

413 Creation of the Daleks

January 30, 2006

17m

A documentary looking at the genesis of the monsters which would quickly become icons in their own right. From Terry Nation's script, through to the visual design of the creatures and their unique rasping voices, the concepts behind the Daleks are explored. With contributions from Sydney Newman, producer Verity Lambert, director Richard Martin, designer Raymond Cusick, sound designer Brian Hodgson, original Dalek voice David Graham, and original Dalek operator Michael Summerton. Interviewers: Richard Molesworth, Andrew Beech; Camera: Une Herzer; Sound: Angus Anderson; Photographic Research: Derek Handley; Colourist: Andrew Parkinson; Special Sounds: Brian Hodgson; Music: Tristram Carey; Producer: John Kelly.

414 Doctor Who and the Daleks

July 1, 1966

1h 22m

An eccentric inventor and his companions travel in his TARDIS to the Planet Skaro and battle the evil menace of the Daleks.

415 Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.

August 5, 1966

1h 24m

Dr. Who and his companions arrive on Earth in the year 2150 AD, only to discover that the planet has been invaded and its population enslaved by the dreaded Daleks.

416 Shattering the Chains

October 6, 2003

25m

An interview with writer Ian Briggs, explaining the background to the story and exposing some hitherto unsuspected undertones!

417 An Unearthly Child: Photo Gallery

October 9, 2003

6m

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418 Season One - Theme Music Video

October 10, 2003

3m

The full-length version of the original theme music coupled with the original 1963 title sequence elements.

419 Planet of Giants: Photo Gallery

August 20, 2012

4m

Photos with a soundtrack from the televised story and behind the scenes production. Originally on the DVD and also on the Season 2 Bluray box set.

420 The Daleks: Photo Gallery

August 23, 2012

6m

Photos with a soundtrack from the televised story and behind the scenes production. Originally on the DVD boxset 'The Beginning'.

421 The Edge of Destruction / Marco Polo: Photo Gallery

August 24, 2012

5m

Photos with a sound-effects soundtrack from the televised stories and behind the scenes production. It includes both 'The Edge of Destruction' and 'Marco Polo' with the latter having coloured photos. Originally on the DVD boxset 'The Beginning'.

422 The Aztecs: Photo Gallery

October 21, 2002

4m

Photos (B&W and colour) from the televised story and behind the scenes production. Released on 'The Aztecs' DVD.

423 Behind the Sofa: The Dalek Invasion of Earth

December 5, 2022

33m

Carole Ann Ford (Susan), Maureen O'Brien (Vicki), Peter Purves (Steven), Wendy Padbury (Zoe), Sarah Sutton (Nyssa), Janet Fielding (Tegan), Bonnie Langford (Melanie), and Sophie Aldred (Ace) watch this classic story from Doctor Who's formative years.

424 The Dalek Invasion of Earth: Photo Gallery

December 8, 2022

4m

Photos from the televised story and behind the scenes production. Released on 'The Collection - Season 2' Bluray set.

425 The Colin Baker Years

March 7, 1994

1h 30m

The Colin Baker Years was a video showcasing episodes from Colin Baker's time as the Doctor. It was presented by Colin Baker and featured clips of nearly all his stories, including his Doctor Who debut as Commander Maxil in Arc of Infinity.

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