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New Beginnings BBC Worldwide Ltd

New Beginnings
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29/01/2007 BBC Worldwide Ltd UK

Contains 3 stories re-introducing The Master, played by Anthony Ainley. These are 'The Keeper Of Traken' (BBCDVD 1331(A)), 'Logopolis' (BBCDVD 1331(B)) and 'Castrovalva' (BBCDVD 1331(C)). 12 rating. Covers by Clayton Hickman.

Extras:

'The Keeper Of Traken':

  • Commentary from actors Anthony Ainley, Matthew Waterhouse and Sarah Sutton, plus writer Johnny Byrne
  • Being Nice to Each Other making-of documentary
  • The Return of the Master realising the return of the Doctor's arch-adversary
  • Sarah Sutton on Swap Shop

'Logopolis'

  • Commentary from actors Tom Baker and Janet Fielding, plus writer Christopher H Bidmead
  • A New Body at Last documentary covering the transition from Tom Baker to Peter Davison
  • Nationwide - an interview with Tom Baker and an interview with Peter Davison on his forthcoming role as the Doctor
  • Pebble Mill at One - Peter Davison interviewed
  • News Items - a selection of BBC News items, including reports on Tom Baker and Lalla Ward's wedding, the announcement of Tom Baker's departure and Peter Davison's arrival. 

'Castrovalva'

  • Commentary from actors Peter Davison and Janet Fielding, plus director Fiona Cumming and writer Christopher H Bidmead
  • Being Doctor Who Peter Davison discusses his casting and time as the Fifth Doctor
  • Directing 'Castrovalva' Fiona Cumming talks about directing Peter Davison's debut story
  • The Crowded TARDIS featurette looking at the changing number of companions
  • Blue Peter - Peter Davison interviewed
  • Swap Shop - Noel Edmonds interviews Peter Davison, with questions phoned in from young viewers
  • Deleted Scenes - two deleted scenes from the story
  • Theme Music Video - a brand new remix of Peter Howell's version of the theme music for the series. Option to listen to the music in either stereo (default) or Dolby Digital 5.1 surround versions. 

Each story also features Programme Subtitles, Subtitle Production Notes, TV trails and continuity announcements, Photo Galleries, isolated synchronous music, PDF Material - the 1982 Doctor Who Annual, Radio Times listings and the BBC Enterprises Season 18/19 sales literature as Adobe pdf files for viewing on PC or Mac.

REF: BBCDVD 1331
OP: £29.99
 
New Beginnings
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07/03/2007 Roadshow Entertainment Ltd Australia
Simultaneous NZ release.
OP: $AUS69.83
 
New Beginnings
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05/06/2007 Warner Home Video USA
REF: E2489
OP: $49.98