Of course, it wouldnt beDoctor Whowithout an element of science fiction.
The banter between the two drives the quality story forward rapidly, making all six episodes fly by.
The text is, occasionally, self-deprecating.
There is a sense that, unlike some commentaries, the cast and crew are speaking quite openly.
The Last Hurrahfeatures Philip Hinchcliffe and Tom Baker as they discuss their final story together.
Moving Onis a featurette that allows Hinchcliffe to explore ideas, had he stayed on board for another season.
Photo Galleryis set to music and features, as could be guessed, photos from the production.
Finally, on disc two, theres a collection of Radio Times listings in PDF format.
The final disc contains the extras found on the second disc of the original DVD release.
Its a very formal feeling programme that is low on humour, but quite indepth.
Theres also an appearance by Dick Mills as he shows how to create your own special effects.
Philip Hinchcliffe Interviewis aPebble Mill At Oneinterview that serves as a lead into theWhose Doctor Whofeature.
6is a CGI sequence in which the TARDIS flies through a pod of space whales.
Caves Of Androzani
Previously a single disc release,Caves Of Androzanireceives a second disc of features.
From the previous release, weve got a full range of decidedly short features.
Regenerationfeatures the studio audio and an audio commentary featuring Davison, Nicola Bryant and Graeme Harper.
Creating Sharaz Jekis a five minute feature that focuses on the creation of Jek.
Using footage from past and present, Harper compares and contrasts the filming process.
Its a really engaging masterclass from a passionate director that suffers from running for just under twelve minutes.
It would have been nice to hear Harper talk for longer, and see more footage from his career.
ThePhoto Gallerymakes an appearance, with behind-the-scenes photos from the story along with a variety of publicity shots.
Once there, the Doctor is killed and regenerates.
The Master escapes and spends a lot of time oozing around as CGI before becoming the ultimate pantomime villain.
Admittedly, theres more to the story than that and, in places, its actually really quite good.
However, theres an overwhelmingly feeling of Americanisation in the series.
Setting the story in America, with American/Canadian actors isnt the problem here.
Geoffrey Saxs commentary from the original release is still present.
The Seven Year Hitchis more than fifty minutes long and explores one mans journey to bringDoctor Whoback.
Not Russell T Davies.
Pre-Production features Paul McGanns audition, in which he delivers a stirring goodbye speech with the almost Shakespearean intensity.
Who Peter 1989 2006looks at the relationship betweenDoctor WhoandBlue Peter, presented by Gethin Jones.
The Wilderness Yearslooks at how the series was kept alive whilst off television in video, audio and print.
So, the big question: if youve got the original discs, is this worth picking up?
Quite frankly, yes.
Why not offer five stars for the extras?
Well, it boils down to something quite pragmatic.
The features here are exceptional.
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Rating:
2 out of 5
