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26 NOVEMBER 2008 | MERCHANDISE | DOCTOR WHO DVDS SAFE

With the WOOLWORTHS stores heading into financial Administration tonight, DOCTOR WHO fans will be reassured that the series' DVDs will be secured.

This is due in part to the fact that 2|entertain is owned by the WOOLWORTHS "parent company". The BBC owns 60% of 2|entertain. The company's Press Release is as follows:

The Board also notes recent press speculation in relation to the possible sale of its 40% interest in the 2|entertain joint venture with BBC Worldwide. The Board can confirm that it is in discussions regarding a possible sale of that interest to BBC Worldwide.

Whilst discussions in relation to such sales are being pursued with vigour, terms have not yet been agreed. Both sales are subject, amongst other things, to the approval of the Group's lending banks. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that a sale of the Group's retail business or of its interest in 2|entertain will be concluded.

A further announcement will be made in due course.

So, calm down, fans, you will be able to buy DRAGONFIRE on DVD. Eventually.

   
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9 NOVEMBER 2008 | MERCHANDISE | THE E-SPACE TRILOGY BOXSET - EXTRAS

In January 2009, BBC DVD 2|entertain release eyeofhorus.org.uk's favourite CLASSIC SERIES stories as part of DOCTOR WHO - THE E-SPACE TRILOGY (FULL CIRCLE, STATE OF DECAY and WARRIORS' GATE).

The BBFC has released (06.11.2008) details (excluding FULL CIRCLE):

For STATE OF DECAY:

00:20:23:04 THE VAMPIRE LOVERS - THE MAKING OF 'STATE OF DECAY'
00:03:31:23 (CONTINUITY) (PRE AND POST CREDITS TELEVISION FOOTAGE)
00:05:32:00 (FILM TRIMS) (SPECIAL EFFECTS OUTTAKES SHOT ON FILM)
00:04:00:13 STATE OF DECAY - PHOTO GALLERY
00:17:02:01 LEAVES OF BLOOD - LITERARY VAMPIRES (FEATURETTE)
00:10:28:02 THE BLOOD SHOW (FEATURETTE)
00:04:34:21 THE FRAYLING READING

For WARRIORS' GATE:

00:27:09:02 THE DREAMING (MAKING OF)
00:19:39:09 THE BOY WITH THE GOLDEN STAR (FEATURETTE)
00:01:02:15 (EASTER EGG)
00:18:57:15 LALLA'S WARDROBE - A FROCKUMENTARY (FEATURETTE)
00:01:59:12 (CONTINUITY)
00:04:44:14 WARRIORS' GATE - PHOTO GALLERY
00:04:11:07 (DELETED AND EXTENDED SCENES)

DVD EXTRA Commentaries:

FULL CIRCLE: writer Andrew Smith, script editor Christopher H. Bidmead and actor Matthew Waterhouse (Adric).
STATE OF DECAY: writer Terrance Dicks, director Peter Moffatt and actor Matthew Waterhouse (Adric).
WARRIORS' GATE: director Paul Joyce, script editor Christopher H. Bidmead, visual effects designer Mat Irvine, and actors John Leeson (voice of K9) and Lalla Ward (Romana).

   
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DOCTOR WHO - FULL CIRCLE

DOCTOR WHO - STATE OF DECAY

DOCTOR WHO - WARRIORS' GATE

 

9 OCTOBER 2008 | MERCHANDISE | 2|entertain SERIES 4 sleeve

With thanks to 2|entertain.

Another version - final version? - of the DOCTOR WHO SERIES 4 DVD boxset has been published by 2|entertain, featuring Davros.

And here's the OFFICIAL details of the boxset:

Extras

  • Audio Commentary on every episode featuring cast and crew including Russell T Davies, David Tennant and many more
  • All 14 episodes of Doctor Who Confidential
  • 14 Audio Descriptions
  • David Tennant's Video Diaries
  • 5 Trailers
  • 30 Minute Retrospective Featurette
  • Deleted Scenes from Doctor Who VOYAGE OF THE DAMNED

Episode Guide:

Episode 1 - Partners In Crime

Modern - day London, and a brand new diet pill is being tested by the mysterious Adipose industries. Donna is determined to find the Doctor again - even if it means braving the villainous Miss Foster and her hordes of sinister Adipose.

Episode 2 - The Fires of Pompeii

The Doctor and Donna arrive in Pompeii, AD79 and its volcano day! But there is far more to worry about, psychic powers and stone beasts run riot in old Pompeii, but can Donna dare the Doctor to change established history?

Episode 3 - Planet of Ood

The Doctor takes Donna to her first alien world - and its freezing! Ood-Sphere reveals some terrible truths about the Human Race. On meeting the Ood again The Doctor is determined to find out the truth about their servility.

Episode 4 - The Sontaran Stratagem

Martha Jones summons the Doctor back to modern-day Earth, but an old enemy lies in wait.

With the mysterious ATMOS devices spreading across the world, Donna discovers that even her own family is not safe from the alien threat - but is it too late to save them?

Episode 5 - The Poison Sky

The Sontarans activate their masterplan and begin to choke the whole of planet Earth. UNIT is left defenceless, with a traitor in their ranks. And as interplanetary war edges closer, the Doctor has to fight to keep both Martha and Donna alive - but will he have to make the ultimate sacrifice?

Episode 6 -The Doctor's Daughter

The Doctor meets the most important woman of his life on the distant planet Messaline, in the middle of an endless war.  But as General Cobb threatens genocide, and Martha is kidnapped by the Hath, the Doctor faces an even greater battle - can he find peace with his own child?

Episode 8 - Silence in the Library

One hundred years ago, the Universe's greatest library was sealed off with only a cryptic warning as explanation: "Count the shadows."

However, it now appears that the shadows are on the move again. The Doctor and Donna must uncover the terrible truth behind the Nodes and the horrifying Data Ghost to uncover the Library's secret.

Alex Kingston, Colin Salmon and Steve Pemberton guest star in p art one of this two-part story.

Episode 9 - Forest of The Dead

As the shadows rise and march, the Doctor forges an alliance with the mysterious River Song. But can anyone stop the Vashta Nerada?

While the Doctor discovers long-buried secrets and revelations about his own future, the sinister Nodes declare that Donna is doomed.

Episode 10 - Midnight

The Doctor is trapped, alone, powerless and terrified, on the planet Midnight. Soon, the knocking on the wall begins. Only a woman called Sky seems to know the truth - but as paranoia turns into a witch-hunt, Sky turns the Doctor's greatest strengths against him, and a sacrifice must be made...

Episode 11 - Turn Left

Donna's entire world collapses, but there's no sign of the Doctor. Instead, she finds help from a mysterious blonde woman - a traveller from a parallel universe. But, as Donna and Rose Tyler combine forces, are they too late to save the whole of creation from the approaching darkness?

Episode 12 - The Stolen Earth

Earth's greatest heroes - including Sarah-Jane Smith (Elisabeth Sladen) and The Torchwood team - assemble in a time of dire need. But can the Doctor's secret army defeat the might of the new Dalek Empire?

With battles on the streets and in the skies, the Doctor and Donna must brave the Shadow Proclamation to find out the truth. However, a fearsome old enemy waits in the shadows.

Episode 13 - Journey's End

The entire universe is in danger as the Daleks activate their masterplan, in this gripping conclusion to the series. The Doctor is helpless, and even the Tardis faces destruction. The only hope lies with the Doctor's secret army of companions - but as they join forces to battle Davros himself, the prophecy declares that one of them will die.

 

   
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2|ENTERTAIN - DOCTOR WHO SERIES 4 DVD boxset

5 OCTOBER 2008 | MERCHANDISE | 2|entertain DVD OFFERS

Overnight, AMAZON.CO.UK has reduced the price for two recently released DVD and a 2008 boxset.

For a limited time or whilst stocks last.

  • DOCTOR WHO - BENEATH THE SURFACE - £18.89
  • DOCTOR WHO - THE BRAIN OF MORBIUS - £7.48
  • DOCTOR WHO - THE WAR MACHINES - £6.98

 

   
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22 SEPTEMBER 2008 | MERCHANDISE | HMV DVD EXCLUSIVE

With thanks to HMV.

On the 17 November 2008, 2|entertain BBC DVD is releasing DOCTOR WHO SERIES 4 as a six-disc set.

HMV EXCLUSIVE: HMV has designed an "exclusive" limited-edition package for the boxset and is available for pre-order now at the special price of £52.99 (saving £17.99) with free UK P+P.

   
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24 AUGUST 2008 | MERCHANDISE | BBC DVD

(Unconfirmed) Online reports are commenting that the 19 January 2009 DVD "boxset" release will be Tom Baker's SEASON 18 "trilogy" set in E-Space (FULL, CIRCLE, STATE OF DECAY and WARRIORS' GATE).

The DVD Extras are yet to be released but the studio commentaries have been recorded:

  • FULL CIRCLE - writer Andrew Smith, script editor Christopher H. Bidmead and Matthew (Adric) Waterhouse.
  • STATE OF DECAY - writer Terrance Dicks, director Peter Moffatt and Matthew (Adric) Waterhouse.
  • WARRIORS' GATE - director Paul Joyce, script editor Christopher H. Bidmead, FX Designer Mat Irvine, and John (K9) Leeson and Lalla (Romana) Ward.
   
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18 AUGUST 2008 | MERCHANDISE | KINDA confirmed DVD COMMENTARY

As part of the commentary of FOUR TO DOOMSDAY, Peter Davison has confirmed that a cast-crew commentary for the 1982's KINDA.

The DVD preview of FOUR TO DOOMSDAY (releasing 15 September 2008).

   
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11 AUGUST 2008 | MERCHANDISE | FOUR TO DOOMSDAY

2|entertain and BBC DVD releases Peter Davison's debut (in recording) story, FOUR TO DOOMSDAY on 15 September 2008.

eyeofhorus.org.uk will have one of the first reviews of the DVD later this week but here are a few glimpses of the content.

  • The DVD Menus
  • TV Centre "recording clock & slate" at Peter Davison's first session
  • Peter Davison appearance on Pebble Mill at Night
   
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2|entertain - DOCTOR WHO - FOUR TO DOOMSDAY (1982) - PETER DAVISON
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2|entertain - DOCTOR WHO - FOUR TO DOOMSDAY (1982) menu  - PETER DAVISON

 

2|entertain - DOCTOR WHO - FOUR TO DOOMSDAY (1982) sub-menu  - PETER DAVISON


2|entertain - DOCTOR WHO - FOUR TO DOOMSDAY (1982) - STUDIO RECORDING DOCUMENTARY - PETER DAVISON




07 AUGUST 2008 | MERCHANDISE | 2|entertain DVD UPDATE

2|entertain have informed eyeofhorus.org.uk that the forthcoming DVD schedule has been updated.

   
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2|entertain - DOCTOR WHO - THE WAR MACHINES (1966) - WILLIAM HARTNELL

2|entertain - DOCTOR WHO - THE TRIAL OF A TIME LORD (1985) - COLIN BAKER

01 AUGUST 2008 | MERCHANDISE | SERIES 4 BOXSET and DOOMSDAY

BBC DVD has released an early sleeve design for DOCTOR WHO - SERIES 4.

The boxset is released on 17 November 2008. RRP £69.99. 6 disc set.

The Peter Davison 1982 story, FOUR TO DOOMSDAY is released on 15 September 2008 RRP £19.99.

   
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2|entertain - DOCTOR WHO - SERIES 4 (2008) - DAVID TENNANT and CATHERINE TATE
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20 JULY 2008 | MERCHANDISE | THE TRIAL OF A TIME LORD

BBC DVD has revealed the boxset slipcover for the most anticipated DVD release for 2008.

Colin Baker's THE TRIAL OF A TIME LORD is released on 18 August as a four-disc boxset.

   
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22 JUNE 2008 | MERCHANDISE | BBC DVD - SERIES 4 VOLUME 3

BBC AUDIO has released the cover artwork for the 4 August 2008 release, DOCTOR WHO -SERIES 4 VOLUME 3.

The release features the episodes: SILENCE IN THE LIBRARY, FOREST OF THE DEAD and MIDNIGHT.

 

   
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BBC DVD - DOCTOR WHO - SERIES 4 VOLUME 3

22 JUNE 2008 | MERCHANDISE | BBC DVD - THE BRAIN OF MORBIUS

BBC AUDIO has released the cover artwork for the 21 July 2008 release, DOCTOR WHO - THE BRAIN OF MORBIUS.

No cuts were made to episodes 1 to 3 of THE BRAIN OF MORBIUS (rated PG) though the BBFC stated that it did "contain scary scenes". Episode 4 contains " mild fantasy violence and horror".

The DVD Extras:

  • Commentary: Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, Christopher Barry and Philip Hinchcliffe
  • GETTING A HEAD - 32 minute documentary
  • DESIGNS ON KARN - Design guru, Barry Newbery discusses the iconic sets
  • EASTER EGG 1
  • A LETTER TO ROBERT HOLMES (EASTER EGG 2)
  • SKETCH GALLERY
  • THE BRAIN OF MORBIUS - SET TOUR created in 3D CGI
  • THE BRAIN OF MORBIUS - PHOTO GALLERY
  • DOCTOR WHO - COMING SOON TO DVD... - THE INVISIBLE ENEMY & K9 AND COMPANY
   
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BBC DVD - DOCTOR WHO - THE BRAIN OF MORBIUS

BBC DVD - DOCTOR WHO - THE BRAIN OF MORBIUS (Reverse cover)

5 JUNE 2008 | MERCHANDISE| K9 BOXSET

Updated: the reverse of the boxset has been published.

The best UK postage-free price seem to be TESCO JERSEY - see below:

AMAZON.CO.UK have updated Pre-Release information to include for forthcoming DOCTOR WHO CLASSIC SERIES DVDs.

The K9 TALES "boxset" of Tom Baker's 1977 story, THE INVISIBLE ENEMY has been doubled-up with the spin-off, K9 AND COMPANY (1982) starring the perennial Elisabeth Sladen.

Releasing on 16 June 2008.

THE INVISIBLE ENEMY DVD EXTRAS include:

  • STUDIO COMMENT: John Leeson, Louise Jameson. Mat Irvine and Bob Baker (writer)
  • DREAM AND FANTASY: The making of the story
  • STUDIO SWEEPINGS: Behind the scenes recordings
  • VISUAL EFFECT: Exactly what it says on the tin
  • ALTERNATIVE SPECIAL EFFECTS: Exactly what it says on the tin
  • BLUE PETER: The children's magazine show promotes the story
  • COMING SOON..., PHOTO GALLERY, RADIO TIMES CLIPPINGS, TRAILERS & CONTINUTIY ANNOUNCEMENTS

The K9 & COMPANY DVD EXTRAS include:

  • STUDIO COMMENT: John Leeson, Elisabeth Sladen, Eric Saward and Linda Polan
  • K9 FILES: A documentary about the DOCTOR WHO icon
  • K9 - A DOG'S TALE: John Leeson as K9 is quizzed
  • PEBBLE MILL AT ONE: The lunchtime magazine show promotes the story
  • K9 STORIES: PDFs of published books about K9.
  • COMING SOON..., PHOTO GALLERY, RADIO TIMES CLIPPINGS, TRAILERS & CONTINUTIY ANNOUNCEMENTS
   
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DOCTOR WHO - THE HORNS OF NIMON - K9




5 JUNE 2008 | SERIES 4 | DVD - VOLUME 2

Another stunning cover from PEACOCK DESIGN (London).

Released on the 2 June 2008, DOCTOR WHO SERIES 4 VOLUME 2. RRP £17.99.

READ MORE SERIES 4 episode overview

   
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22 MAY 2008 | DVD | THE BRAIN OF MORBIUS

The BBFC have released further details for the BBC DVD release of the CLASSIC SERIES Tom Baker 1976 story, THE BRAIN OF MORBIUS

No cuts were made to episodes 1 to 3 of THE BRAIN OF MORBIUS (rated PG) though the BBFC stated that it did "contain scary scenes". Episode 4 contains " mild fantasy violence and horror".

The DVD Extras:

  • Commentary: Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, Christopher Barry and Philip Hinchcliffe
  • GETTING A HEAD - 32 minute documentary
  • DESIGNS ON KARN - Design guru, Barry Newbery discusses the iconic sets
  • EASTER EGG 1
  • A LETTER TO ROBERT HOLMES (EASTER EGG 2)
  • SKETCH GALLERY
  • THE BRAIN OF MORBIUS - SET TOUR created in 3D CGI
  • THE BRAIN OF MORBIUS - PHOTO GALLERY
  • DOCTOR WHO - COMING SOON TO DVD... - THE INVISIBLE ENEMY & K9 AND COMPANY

In the meantime, BBC AUDIO has released an unabridged reading (by Tom Baker) of THE BRAIN OF MORBIUS. See right.

   
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7 MAY 2008 | MERCHANDISE | BBC DVD

BBC and 2|entertain continue to release both NEW SERIES and CLASSIC SERIES DVD throughout 2008. Some releases more critically acclaimed than others.

However, the scheduled releases are as follows:

* TESCO JERSEY offers free P+P to UK addresses. Pre-order to save £14.00.

   
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COMPETITIONS

Win one of ten DVD copies of THE BRAIN OF MORBIUS

COMPETITIONS

Win one of five DVD copies of THE TRIAL OF A TIME LORD

1 APRIL 2008 | CLASSIC SERIES | Reverse covers

The reverse covers for two forthcoming DVD releases have been released.

Peter Davison's BLACK ORCHID is released on 14 April and Tom Baker's THE INVASION OF TIME is released on 5 May.

   
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DOCTOR WHO - BLACK ORCHID - DVD - PETER DAVISON

DOCTOR WHO - THE INVASION TIME - DVD - TOM BAKER


1 APRIL 2008 | CLASSIC SERIES | BRED FOR WAR boxset

DOCTOR WHO - BRED FOR WAR DVD boxset slip cover. The five-disc DVD set is released on the 5 May 2008. RRP £39.99.

It includes the stories: THE TIME WARRIOR, THE SONTARAN EXPERIMENT, THE INVASION OF TIME, and THE TWO DOCTORS.

   
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30 MARCH 2008 | CLASSIC SERIES | THE INVASION OF TIME

DOCTOR WHO - THE INVASION OF TIME cover. The two-disc DVD is released on the 5 May 2008.

   
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29 MARCH 2008 | SERIES 4 | DVD - VOLUME 1

Another stunning cover from PEACOCK DESIGN (London).

Released on the 2 June 2008, DOCTOR WHO SERIES 4 VOLUME 1 features PARTNERS IN CRIME, THE FIRES OF POMPEII and PLANET OF THE OOD.

RRP £17.99.

READ MORE SERIES 4 episode overview

   
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7 MARCH 2008 | DVD | AMAZON PRE-RELEASE ORDERS

AMAZON.CO.UK have updated Pre-Release information to include for forthcoming DOCTOR WHO CLASSIC SERIES DVDs.

The K9 TALES "boxset" - though a single-disc - of Tom Baker's 1978 story, THE INVISIBLE ENEMY has been doubled-up with the spin-off, K9 AND COMPANY (1982) starring the perennial Elisabeth Sladen.

Releasing on 16 June 2008.

   
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DOCTOR WHO - THE HORNS OF NIMON - K9


3 MARCH 2008 | DVD | AMAZON PRE-RELEASE ORDERS

AMAZON.CO.UK have updated Pre-Release information to include for forthcoming DOCTOR WHO CLASSIC SERIES DVDs.

Peter Davison's BLACK ORCHID is released on 14 April and Tom Baker's THE INVASION OF TIME is released on 5 May.

   
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29 FEBRUARY 2008 | DVD | VOYAGE OF THE DAMNED

Release: 10 March 2008. RRP £15.99.

The British Board of Film Classification has classed VOYAGE OF THE DAMNED as a PG (Parental Guidance) rating due to "...moderate threat and scary scenes".

The episode is confirmed as running to 71 minutes and 59 seconds.

As confirmation this DVD release will include the CHILDREN IN NEED "special", TIME CRASH and the VOYAGE OF THE DAMNED DOCTOR WHO CONFIDENTIAL.

It a shame that a "sticker" ruins the sleeve design and the information was not incorporated into the design.

 

 

 

 

 

   
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20 FEBRUARY 2008 | DVD | THE TRIAL OF A TIME LORD

The BBFC has listed the November (provisional) DVD boxset (limited release) release of Colin Baker's second/final season, DOCTOR WHO - THE TRIAL OF A TIME LORD (1986).

DVD EXTRAS (over 76 minutes) include:

  • THE TRIAL OF A TIME LORD - COLLECTION 2 - PHOTO GALLERY
  • BBC CHILDREN IN NEED (ARCHIVAL TELEVISION FOOTAGE)
  • LENNY HENRY DOCTOR WHO SKETCH
  • DOCTOR WHO - NOW AND THEN - ON THE TRAIL OF A TIME LORD (FEATURETTE)
  • (TRAILS AND CONTINUITIES
  • TV TALKBACK (ARCHIVAL TELEVISION FOOTAGE)
  • MINDWARP - DELETED AND EXTENDED SCENES
  • A FATE WORSE THAN DEATH - (FEATURETTE
  • THE MAKING OF THE TRIAL OF A TIME LORD - PART TWO - MINDWARP
   
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7 FEBRUARY 2008 | DVD | THE INVASION OF TIME

The BBFC have released details for the BBC DVD release of the CLASSIC SERIES Tom Baker 1978 story, THE INVASION OF TIME DVD Extras.

  • THE INVASION OF TIME - PHOTO GALLERY
  • DOCTOR WHO - COMING SOON TO DVD... - BLACK ORCHID
  • THE ELUSIVE DAVID AGNEW
  • THE RISE & FALL OF GALLIFREY
  • CONTINUITY
  • DELETED SCENE 1 - EPISODE FIVE + DELETED SCENE 2 - EPISODE SIX + DELETED SCENE 3 - EPISODE SIX + DELETED SCENE 4 - EPISODE SIX + DELETED SCENE 5 - EPISODE SIX

Additionally, the BBFC have detailed the DVD Extras for THE BRAIN OF MORBIUS which includes THE INVISIBLE ENEMEY and K9 AND COMPANY.

   
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DOCTOR WHO - TOM BAKER



BBC DVD - DOCTOR WHO - THE INVASION OF TIME - Sontaran STOR in the TARDIS

 


7 FEBRUARY 2008 | DVD | THE BRAIN OF MORBIUS