Doctor Who Specials

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.

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?

“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?

“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?

“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?

“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?

“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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The most dangerous book in the universe has been stolen.

The most dangerous book in the universe has been stolen.

The most dangerous book in the universe has been stolen.

The most dangerous book in the universe has been stolen.

The most dangerous book in the universe has been stolen.

The most dangerous book in the universe has been stolen.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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…

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…

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

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

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.

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").

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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...

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'

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'

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'

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'

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'

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'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.