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Starring: William Hartnell, William Russell, Jacqueline Hill & Maureen O'Brien
By: Bill Strutton
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Editions: UK (DVD) | Australia (DVD) | US (DVD)
Description: DVD release of the 1965 Doctor Who TV story of the same name.

Edition: UK (DVD)
Released: October 2005
Publisher: BBC Video
Format: 1 x DVD
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Cover blurb:
A mysterious force pulls the TARDIS off course, stranding the Doctor, Ian, Barbara and Vicki on the mysterious alien world of Vortis. A fierce battle is raging between the moth-like Menoptra, and giant insects known as Zarbi. But what is the dark secret that hides at the centre of the Zarbi’s lair...?
Special Features
Commentary by William Russell (Ian), Verity Lambert (Producer), Richard Martin (Director) and Martin Jarvis (Hilio), moderated by Gary Russell
Tales of Isop The original cast and crew recall the making of this story, featuring William Russell, Maureen O’Brien (Vicki), Martin Jarvis, verity Lambert, Richard Martin, John Wood (Designer) and Sonia Markham (Make-up)
The Lair of Zarbi Supremo William Russell reads the short story from the first Doctor Who Annual
The Doctor Who Annual The first ever Doctor Who Annual from 1965 is presented in its entirety (DVD-ROM only - PC / Mac)
Spanish Soundtrack An option to view Episode 6 in Spanish
Give-A-Show Slides A set of 1960s Doctor Who slides, based on The Web Planet
Photo Gallery
Production Subtitles
Digitally remastered picture and sound quality
This story was originally broadcast on BBC1 between 13th February - 20th March 1965

Edition: Australia (DVD)
Released: November 2005
Publisher: BBC Video
Format: 1 x DVD
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Cover blurb:
Same as UK edition.

Edition: US (DVD)
Released: September 2006
Publisher: BBC Video
Format: 1 x DVD
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Note: The blurb mentions the “1965 Doctor Who Annual” but in reality it’s referring to what Brits would call the ”1966” Annual since British annuals are traditionally named for the year after publication.
Cover blurb:
A mysterious force pulls the TARDIS off course, stranding the Doctor, Ian, Barbara and Vicki on the alien world of Vortis. A fierce battle is raging between the moth-like Menoptra and giant insects known as Zarbi. But what is the dark secret that hides at the center of the Zarbi’s lair?
DVD EXTRAS INCLUDE:
Audio commentary by actors William Russell and Martin Jarvis, producer Verity Lambert and director Richard Martin
Tales of Isop — 37-minute “Making of” featurette
The Lair of Zarbi Supremo — William Russell reads the short story from the very first Doctor Who Annual in a 56-minute audio
PC-ROM Feature 1965 Doctor Who Annual
Give-A-Show — 1960s Doctor Who film-strip show based on The Web Planet
Production Note Option
Photo Gallery
Digitally remastered picture and sound quality


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