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Doctor Who: The War Games in Colour Limited Edition Steelbook

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Released: 21st April 2025. Originally aired in 1969, The War Games marked the end of an era for the Second Doctor (Patrick Troughton), following him and his companions Zoe and Jamie as they land in a battlefield that appears to be a World War I military zone-but all is not as it seems. They soon discover that soldiers from different historical periods have been abducted and are being manipulated in a cruel game. As they work to uncover the mystery behind the War Lord and his twisted experiments, the Doctor faces one of his most difficult challenges. For the first time, these original episodes have been meticulously colourised and enhanced with updated visual effects edited into a new, feature-length experience. This particular release includes the extended 96-minute version, with updated sound and a new score, this version of The War Games offers both fans and newcomers even more ways to watch the much-loved classic story. In addition, the episode will also feature the Second Doctor's never-before-seen regeneration into the Third Doctor (Jon Pertwee), alongside recovered footage not seen since the original broadcast. This release also includes the original ten episodes in black & white on DVD as they were first broadcast, all special features from the previous release, plus brand new special features including; Audio commentary – Russell T Davies, Frazer Hines, Wendy Padbury, Benjamin Cook, Rich Tipple and Mark Ayres, Model Shots featurette, Model-Making featurette, Chris Hayden Interview with Radio Free Skaro, Full Newly Discovered 16mm Film Footage, "The War Games in Colour" Trailer, Easter Egg: "What a stupid fool YOU are", Colour Palettes, Concept Art, Photo Gallery

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  • Details

    Released:
    21st April 2025
    Category:
    Television, Animated
    Studio:
    BBC
    Format:
    Blu-ray Steelbook
    Certification:
    Parental Guidance – General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children
    Barcode:
    5051561006234
  • Description

    Originally aired in 1969, The War Games marked the end of an era for the Second Doctor (Patrick Troughton), following him and his companions Zoe and Jamie as they land in a battlefield that appears to be a World War I military zone-but all is not as it seems. They soon discover that soldiers from different historical periods have been abducted and are being manipulated in a cruel game. As they work to uncover the mystery behind the War Lord and his twisted experiments, the Doctor faces one of his most difficult challenges.

    For the first time, these original episodes have been meticulously colourised and enhanced with updated visual effects edited into a new, feature-length experience. This particular release includes the extended 96-minute version, with updated sound and a new score, this version of The War Games offers both fans and newcomers even more ways to watch the much-loved classic story. In addition, the episode will also feature the Second Doctor's never-before-seen regeneration into the Third Doctor (Jon Pertwee), alongside recovered footage not seen since the original broadcast. This release also includes the original ten episodes in black & white on DVD as they were first broadcast, all special features from the previous release, plus brand new special features including;
    • Audio commentary – Russell T Davies, Frazer Hines, Wendy Padbury, Benjamin Cook, Rich Tipple and Mark Ayres,
    • Model Shots featurette,
    • Model-Making featurette,
    • Chris Hayden Interview with Radio Free Skaro,
    • Full Newly Discovered 16mm Film Footage,
    • "The War Games in Colour" Trailer,
    • Easter Egg: "What a stupid fool YOU are",
    • Colour Palettes,
    • Concept Art,
    • Photo Gallery
    Region Code:
    Region B
    Duration:
    340 minutes
    Extras:
    Language(s): English, Hard of Hearing Subtitles: English, Interactive Menu, Bonus Footage, Commentary: Russell T Davies (executive producer), Frazer Hines (actor), Wendy Padbury (actor), Benjamin Cook (writer), Rich Tipple (colourisation artist) and Mark Ayres (composer)., Documentaries: 'Model Shots'; 'Model-Making'., Image Gallery, Interviews: Chris Hayden (editor)., Full newly discovered 16mm film footage; Easter egg: 'What a Stupid Fool YOU Are'; Colour palettes; Concept art., Trailers
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