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Time and the Rani
 

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Starring: Sylvester McCoy, Bonnie Langford & Kate O'Mara
By:Pip & Jane Baker
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Editions:  UK UK (DVD) | Australia Australia (DVD) | US US (DVD)
Description:  DVD release of the 1987 Doctor Who TV story of the same name — the debut of Sylvester McCoy’s Seventh Doctor.

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Edition: UK UK (DVD)
Released:  September 2010
Publisher:  BBC Video
Format: 1 x DVD
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Cover blurb:
Violently wrenched out of time, the TARDIS is brought crashing down onto the planet Lakertya by the villainous Rani. Caught within the maelstrom, the Doctor is forced to regenerate...

Imprisoning the Doctor in her stronghold, the Rani seizes upon his vulnerable state. By impersonating his friend Mel, the Rani deceives the unwitting Doctor into helping her achieve her audacious plan.

Just what is she up to? Why has she enslaved Albert Einstein and a host of geniuses? And as an asteroid composed of Strange Matter approaches Lakertya, can a weakened Doctor save the universe when he has little idea of who he really is?

SPECIAL FEATURES

  • Commentary by Sylvester McCoy (the Doctor), Bonnie Langford (Mel), and Pip and Jane Baker (Writers)
  • The Last Chance Saloon Cast and crew reflect on working at a critical time when Doctor Who was given its last chance
  • 7D FX An examination of the visual effects used throughout the story
  • Helter-Skelter An interview with the creators of Doctor Who’s first CGI title sequence
  • Lakertya An investigation into the way the planet changed in nature from script to screen
  • Hot Gossip Kate O’Mara (The Rani) recalls the fun of working with friends
  • On Location Guy Michelmore from BBC Breakfast Time interviews Sylvester McCoy, Bonnie Langford and Kate O’Mara
  • Blue Peter Janet Ellis introduces Sylvester McCoy
  • Radio Times Billings (PDF DVD-ROM — PC/MAC)
  • Production Information Subtitles
  • Photo Gallery
  • Coming Soon Trailer
  • Digitally remastered picture and sound quality
  • Easter Eggs

This story was originally broadcast on BBC1 between 7th — 28th September 1987

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Edition: Australia Australia (DVD)
Released:  November 2010
Publisher:  BBC Video
Format: 1 x DVD
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Cover blurb:
Same as UK edition, minus the mention of “Coming Soon Trailer” and “BBC1”.

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Edition: US US (DVD)
Released:  June 2011
Publisher:  BBC Video
Format: 1 x DVD
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Cover blurb:
Violently wrenched out of time, the TARDIS is brought crashing down onto the planet Lakertya by the villainous Rani. Caught within the maelstrom, the Doctor is forced to regenerate.

Imprisoning the Doctor in her stronghold, the Rani seizes upon his vulnerable state. By impersonating his friend Mel, the Rani deceives the unwitting Doctor into helping her achieve her audacious plan.

Just what is she up to? Why has she enslaved Albert Einstein and a host of geniuses? And as an asteroid composed of Strange Matter approaches Lakertya, can a weakened Doctor save the universe when he has little idea of who he really is?

DVD EXTRAS INCLUDE:

  • Audio Commentary by actors Sylvester McCoy (the Doctor) and Bonnie Langford (Mel), and writers Pip and Jane Baker
  • Last Chance Saloon Cast and crew reflect on working at a critical time when Doctor Who was given its last chance (28 mins)
  • 7D FX Visual effects featurette (12 mins)
  • Helter Skelter Interview with creators of Doctor Who’s first CGI title sequence (9 mins)
  • Lakertya (2 mins)
  • Hot Gossip Kate O’Mara (the Rani) recalls the fun of working with friends (2 mins)
  • On Location Guy Michelmore from BBC Breakfast Time interviews Sylvester McCoy, Bonnie Lnagford and Kate O’mara (4 mins)
  • Blue Peter Janet Ellis introduces Sylvester McCoy (1 min)
  • Photo Gallery (8 mins)
  • PDF materials: Radio Times listings
  • Production Notes Subtitle Option
  • Digitally remastered picture and sound quality

Originally transmitted: September 7 - 28, 1987


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