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Doctor Who: The Space Museum/The Chase (Stories 15 and 16)

Doctor Who Merchandise — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 12:37:15 +0000

"The Space Museum The TARDIS lands on the planet Xeros, where a vast museum houses a collection of relics from the galactic conquests of the mighty Morok Empire. While they are exploring, the Doctor and his companions make a disturbing discovery: their future selves are preserved as exhibits! (Episodes 1-4, 100 mins) The Chase When the Doctor and his companions discover that a group of time-traveling Daleks have orders to exterminate them, a dangerous chase across time and space follows. (Episodes 1-6, 148 mins) "

Doctor Who: The Key to Time (Special Collector’s Edition) (Stories 98-103)

Doctor Who Merchandise — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:06:38 +0000

The Key to Time: The Complete Adventure encompasses one of the more ambitious chapters in the history of the long-running BBC television series Doctor Who, and its landmark status, combined with the presence of the well-loved Tom Baker in the title role, should make this six-disc boxed set irresistible to Who fans. The 26-episode series was conceived by producer Graham Williams, who was intrigued by the idea of a season-long story arc, and after several setbacks he finally achieved it in 1978-79 for the program's 16th season. In The Key to Time, the Doctor and his new companion, the elegant and sharp-witted Time Lady Romana (Mary Tamm) are dispatched by the White Guardian to recover the six segments of the Key of Time, a powerful device with the ability to stop time. The Doctor and Romana must travel the universe to find the hidden segments before the nefarious Black Guardian discovers them. Their adventures bring them in contact with a host of unusual personalities and, in a time-honored Doctor Who tradition, a number of terrifying monsters. For fans of the series and Baker in particular, The Key to Time: The Complete Adventure is a must-have. --Paul Gaita

Doctor Who: The E-Space Trilogy – Full Circle/State of Decay/Warriors’ Gate (Stories 112-114)

Doctor Who Merchandise — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:58:29 +0000

The E-Space Trilogy is a well-regarded trio of stories from the tail end of Tom Bakerâ��s tenure as the Doctor (and the showâ��s 18th season), and find him lost in a parallel universe full of alarming new foes; the trilogy also serves as a farewell to one of the Doctorâ��s best-loved companions, Romana (Lalla Ward) and an introduction to one of his most controversial, the teenaged Adric (Matthew Waterhouse). The TARDIS enters the alternate universe--known as Exo-Space or E-Space in 1980â��s Full Circle, which finds the Doctor and Romana charting a course for their home planet of Gallifrey but instead finding themselves on the planet Alzarius, where a small band of humanoids find conflict within their number as well as from menacing, reptilian Marshmen. One of the humanoids, a teenager named Adric, stows away aboard the TARDIS and accompanies the Doctor to a new planet in State of Decay; there, they discover a medieval-like society in the grip of three lords who demand sacrifice from the population. The true identity of the lords lends an air of Hammer-style horror to the story, which is perhaps the most engaging of the set. Finally, an escape route from E-Space is revealed in Warriorsâ�� Gate, but first, the Doctor and his companions must contend with a slave ship and its cargo of lion-like creatures called Tharils. Though the Doctor is eventually freed from E-Space, his departure does not come without its costs, as revealed by the final fate of Romana and fan favorite K-9 Mk II. Though by no means among the best of the Baker episodes, the E-Space Trilogy delivers plenty of thrills in its three stories. Fans may find areas to quibble over--especially in regard to Adric, whose presence pales in comparison to Bakerâ��s previous companions--but they bear up well in regard to solid plotting and consistent entertainment, especially when compared to the lighter tone of the previous season, which was overseen by Douglas Adams of Hitchhikerâ��s Guide to the Galaxy fame. Baker and Ward are once again the anchors of the show, and her departure is an unfortunate one (the Doctor would struggle to find an equally strong companion in the years that followed); Baker of course, remains a pleasure as the Time Lord, though one can occasionally perceive his growing dissatisfaction with the role (he would depart the series at the end of the season). And perhaps thatâ��s the reason why he is absent from the setâ��s wealth of extras, leaving Waterhouse to contribute the majority of the commentaries, though Ward weighs in on Warriorsâ�� Gate. Archival footage from UK TV chronicles Waterhouseâ��s debut on the series and preserves the original continuity announcements from the BBC broadcasts, while featurettes cover everything from Wardâ��s stylish wardrobe to the making of each episodes. One of the most interesting extras is â��Leaves of Blood,â�� a 20-minute examination of vampires in literature and history, and featuring comments by such noted authors as Ramsay Campbell and Kim Newman. Deleted scenes and an isolated score option round out the supplemental features. -- Paul Gaita

Doctor Who: The Black Guardian Trilogy (Mawdryn Undead / Terminus / Enlightenment) (Stories 126-28)

Doctor Who Merchandise — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:20:39 +0000


Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 11/03/2009 Rating: Nr

Doctor Who: The Rescue / The Romans (Stories 11 & 12)

Doctor Who Merchandise — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:51:33 +0000


"Episodes: The Powerful Enemy, Desperate Measures, The Slave Traders, All Roads Lead to Rome, Conspiracy, Inferno The Rescue: The Doctor and friends come to the aid of two lone survivors of an attack by the reputedly peaceful Didonians. The Romans: The Doctor and companions fall prey to the hazards of ancient Rome which culminate in Nero's Great Fire."

Doctor Who Dalek War: Frontier in Space & Planet of the Daleks (Stories 67 and 68)

Doctor Who Merchandise — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:20:17 +0000