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	The Enemy of the World


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Starring: Patrick Troughton, Frazer Hines & Deborah Watling
By: David Whitaker
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Editions: UK (standard DVD) | UK (limited DVD) | Australia (DVD) | Canada Canada (DVD) | US (DVD) | UK (special DVD) | Australia (special DVD) | Australia (special 2 DVD) | Germany Germany (DVD)
Description: DVD release of the 1967-68 Doctor Who TV story of the same name, starring Patrick Troughton.

Edition: UK (standard DVD)
Released: November 2013
Publisher: BBC Video
Format: 1 x DVD
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Recovered and restored — a classic Patrick Troughton adventure!
The TARDIS lands on an Australian beach in the 21st century. But this is no seaside holiday — within minutes, the Doctor, Jamie and Victoria are under attack.
They soon discover that the Doctor bears a startling resemblance to Leader Salamander, a would-be dictator intent on world domination. Before long, the Doctor and his companions are plunged into a dangerous game of espionage, intrigue and deceit as they face off against the enemy of the world...
SPECIAL FEATURES
Coming Soon Trailer
Digitally Remastered Picture and Sound Quality
This story was originally broadcast on BBC1 between 23rd December 1967 — 27th January 1968

Edition: UK (limited DVD)
Released: November 2013
Publisher: BBC Video
Format: 1 x DVD
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Note: Comes in a limited edition cardboard slipcase, exclusive to BBCShop.com.
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Same as UK standard edition.

Edition: Australia (DVD)
Released: November 2013
Publisher: BBC Video
Format: 1 x DVD
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Same as UK edition, without the mention of the Coming Soon trailer.

Edition: Canada Canada (DVD)
Released: December 2013
Publisher: BBC Video
Format: 1 x DVD
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Note: Exclusive to Canadian retailers Future Shop and Best Buy. A Canadian exclusive of An Adventure in Space and Time was also released simultaneously.
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Same as US edition below.

Edition: US (DVD)
Released: May 2014
Publisher: BBC Video
Format: 1 x DVD
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Newly recovered after being missing for 45 years — a classic Doctor Who adventure starring the second Doctor, Patrick Troughton! This special DVD release contains all six episodes, beautifully restored, five of which have been missing from the BBC archives since they were first broadcast in 1968!
The TARDIS lands on an Australian beach in the 21st century. But this is no seaside holiday — within minutes, the Doctor, Jamie and Victoria are under attack.
They soon discover that the Doctor bears a startling resemblance to Leader Salamander, a would-be dictator intent on world domination. Before long, the Doctor and his companions are plunged into a dangerous game of espionage, intrigue and deceit as they face off against the enemy of the world.
Originally transmitted December 23, 1967 — January 27, 1968

Edition: UK (special DVD)
Title: The Enemy of the World: Special Edition
Released: March 2018
Publisher: BBC Video
Format: 2 x DVD
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Note: 2-disc special edition.
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Recovered and restored — a classic Patrick Troughton adventure!
The TARDIS lands on an Australian beach in the 21st century. But this is no seaside holiday — within minutes, the Doctor, Jamie and Victoria are under attack. They soon discover that the Doctor bears a startling resemblance to Salamander, a would-be dictator intent on world domination. Before long, the Doctor and his friends are plunged into a dangerous game of espionage, intrigue and deceit as they face off against the enemy of the world...
SPECIAL FEATURES
Audio Commentary with Frazer Hines (Jamie), Mary Peach (Astrid), Milton Johns (Benik), Gordon Faith (Guard Captain), and Sylvia James (Make-Up)
Treasures Lost and Found Cast and crew recall the making of this story
Recovering the Past A 2018 Philip Morris interview
Remembering Deborah Watling Tribute documentary
Restoration Featurette
Jon Pertwee 1991 Introduction
Production Information Subtitles
1967 BBC1 Trailer
Scripts & Radio Times Listings (PDF)
Photo Gallery
This story was originally broadcast on BBC1 between 23rd December 1967 — 27th January 1968

Edition: Australia (special DVD)
Title: The Enemy of the World: Special Edition
Released: August 2018
Publisher: BBC Video
Format: 2 x DVD
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Edition: Australia (special 2 DVD)
Title: The Enemy of the World: Special Edition
Released: January 2020
Publisher: BBC Video
Format: 2 x DVD
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Note: Reissued with the classic McGann logo — otherwise no difference to the previous Australian edition.
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Edition: Germany Germany (DVD)
Title: Der Zweite Doktor: Der Feind der Welt
Released: July 2021
Publisher: Polyband
Format: 2 x DVD
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