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FIFTH DOCTOR | RESURRECTION OF THE DALEKS

 
"...after the stunning appearance of the cybermen

in the previous season, it was inevitable

that Terry Nation's pension would reappear..."

STORY PLOTLINE

Captured in a Time Corridor, the Doctor and his companions are forced to land on 20th Century Earth, diverted by the Doctor's oldest enemy - the Daleks.

It is here that the true purpose of the Time Corridor becomes apparent: after 90 years of imprisonment, Davros, the ruthless creator of the Daleks, is to be liberated to assist in the resurrection of his army. But not even the Daleks foresee the poisonous theeat presented by their creator. Indeed, who would suspect Davros of wanting to destroy his own Daleks - and why?

Only the Doctor knows the truth. But will he be capable of descending to Davros' level of evil in order to stop him?

DVD EXTRAS

  • Studio commentary with Peter Davison, Janet Fielding and Matthew Robinson
  • 5.1 Sound Mix
  • On Location - with Writer, Director and Producer
  • BBC BREAKFAST TIME with Janet Fielding and John Nathan-Turner
  • Trailer for Episode One
  • Extended & Deleted Scenes
  • Production Notes, TARDIS-Cam no. 4, Photo Gallery and Easter Eggs

COMMENT  Spoliers ahead

Note: the DVD was viewed with the commentary and Information Text features running.

The rubberised jacket.

Whose idea was that?

Will be have a limited edition faux leather jacket for the first Eccleston series?

Nearly 20 years since RESURRECTION OF THE DALEKS experimented with the 45 minute format and daleks infiltrating present day Earth, we are heading for more of the same in 2005. Nothing is more exciting (and sells) than Skaro's finest scuttling down London's streets, add to that a military presence and you'll the most jaded DOCTOR WHO fan happy. Very happy.

After the stunning appearance of the Cybermen in the previous season, it was inevitable that Terry Nation's pension would reappear within months.

This one of the most perfect, most informative and most entertaining DVD packages within the DOCTOR WHO brand.

Leading the way is the addition of a cast and crew commentary. Unlike his predecessor on the commentary of THE ARK IN SPACE, Davison is sublimely coherent and deft with a turn of phrase, and along with Fielding and Robinson deliver an all consuming 'triple-act'.

Some of their classic discussions? Janet Fielding's legs being described by a fan as "sturdy but beautiful"; Mark Strickland's 'backwards-look acting ability' which never fails to raise a smile; Davison spotting spaceship crew member smoking in shot "Is she smoking a cigarette?"

Production Director, Robinson muses on the framing of shots he directed, the atmospheric lighting within Dalek Control, the much-missed Maurice Colbourne (who died in 1989) to look menacing with a single glance, single camera shots during complicated battle scenes, the excellent poison-gas disfigurement make-up and actors exquisite ability to act the most ridiculous scenes.

Robinson is featured, along with Writer/Script Editor, Eric Saward on location in Shad Thames (once a derelict warehouse area but now a swanky restaurant and residential area). Unfortunately, they are not joined by Producer, John Nathan-Turner due to the bitter rivalry between Saward and Nathan-Turner. It would have been a perfect time to let bygones by bygones, as just six weeks later Nathan-Turner died. Three talented people who crafted the series for a modern audience (resulting in double-figure ratings).

BBC BREAKFAST TIME has always been DOCTOR WHO-friendly since 1983. Featured here are two occasions. The first, on the 'comfy-sofa' are Fielding and Nathan-Turner discussing the formers departure during RESURRECTION. Secondly, BBC RADIOPHONIC WORKSHOP operatives, Brian Hodgson and Malcolm Clarke demonstrate the techniques behind creating music for the production.

And that's about it. The remaining Extras are basic - and singularly annoying (TARDIS-Cam). Trailer, Music-only option, 5.1 Sound Mix and Photographic Gallery.

However, RESURRECTION OF THE DALEKS DVD presentation is like finding that at the toe-end of the Christmas stocking a shiny sixpence (ask your Grandparents!) is nestled. After all its fillers have been hurriedly removed - the tangerine, chocolate bar and the lump of good-luck coal - you still have something precious to keep and its value will accumulate over the years to come.

But the rubberised jacket?

EOH CONTRIBUTOR
MATTHEW WALTER
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INFORMATION

DOCTOR WHO - RESURRECTION OF THE DALEKS - DVD

DVD Released 11.2002

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RESURRECTION OF THE DALEKS DVD EXTRA navigation graphic

RESURRECTION OF THE DALEKS DVD EXTRA Interview with Producer, John Nathan-Turner and Janet Fielding on BBC1

RESURRECTION OF THE DALEKS DVD EXTRA Interview with Composer, Malcolm Clarke

RESURRECTION OF THE DALEKS DVD EXTRA Interview with Composer, Malcolm Clarke

RESURRECTION OF THE DALEKS DVD EXTRA Interview with Matthew Robinson and Eric Saward

RESURRECTION OF THE DALEKS DVD EXTRA Interview with Matthew Robinson and Eric Saward

RESURRECTION OF THE DALEKS DVD EXTRA The last recorded interview with John Nathan-Turner

RESURRECTION OF THE DALEKS DVD EXTRA The last recorded interview with John Nathan-Turner

RESURRECTION OF THE DALEKS DVD EXTRA TARDIS Cam

RESURRECTION OF THE DALEKS DVD EXTRA TARDIS Cam

 

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