THE VICAR OF DIBLEY-THE IMMACULATE COLLECTION-TV DVD REVIEW

This absolutely hilarious British comedy “The Vicar of Dibley” premiered in 1994 and has been off and on the air and finished this year 2007. Vicar of Dibley is set in a small Oxfordshire village called Dibley, which is assigned a female vicar or Pastor following the 1994 Church of England’s stance on female Vicars in the priesthood. The show stars Dawn French, half of the French & Saunders comedy team. The characters in the show are so funny and no doubt based on real people. The opening of each shows something funny happening and after the closing credits, the Vicar and her assistant are sitting in the side room where the Vicar tells a joke which is usually off color and either doesn’t get the joke or takes it literally which is just as funny. The series ran 20 episodes and 4 Comic Relief mini-episodes, which are on this 5 DVD box set.

VIDEO

The video quality is great! All episodes are done on videotape and have no problems with it.

Audio

Was originally recorded in Mono. It is also Mono on this set.

Disc 1- 1. “Arrival” with Roger Lloyd Pack
2. “Songs Of Praise”
3. “Community Spirit”-with Kylie Minogue
4. “The Window and the Weather”
5. “Election”
6. “Animals”

Disc 2- 1. “The Easter Bunny”
2. “The Christmas Lunch Incident”
3. “Engagement”
4. “Dibley Live”
5. “Celebrity Vicar” with Terry Wogan
6. “Love & Marriage” –with Clive Mantle

Disc 3- 1. “Autumn”-with Clive Mantle
2. “Winter”
3. “Spring”
4. “Summer”

Disc 4-1. “Merry Christmas”-with Rachael Hunter (53:58)
2. “Happy New Year” (47:42)

Disc 5- “Handsome Stranger (53:17)
“The Vicar in White” (55:29)


Extras

Disc 1: None

Disc 2: None


Disc 3: Ballykissdibley (11:35)
Behind the scenes of 1999 Comic Relief Red Nose Day (04:11)
1999 Red Nose Day Special (13:43)
The Real Vicars of Diblry (13:43)
Photo Gallery 32 pictures
Cast Biographies-(Text Only)
Trailers

Disc 4: Dibley Defrocked-Documentary (10:56)
2005 Comic Relief Sketch (14:07)
Cast Biographies
Trailers

Disc 5: The Vicar Of Dibley Story-Documentary (59:06)


Verdict

Please go and get this set!!! A very funny look at country life and religion in general.


Rating; *****!

INSPECTOR MORSE COLLECTION 1 TV DVD REVIEW

A blurb from BFS Video about Inspector Morse Collection 1: “Award winning actor John Thaw stars as the melancholy, enigmatic and romantic Inspector Morse, a man who never uses his first name and who finds solace in real ale, classical music and difficult crosswords. Together with his able Sergeant Lewis (Kevin Whately), Morse uses his considerable intellect and passion for truth and justice to investigate death and murder in the English university town of Oxford.

One of the best mystery shows to come out of England in quite sometime! John Thaw plays Detective Chief Inspector Endeavour Morse, A CID officer or (Criminal Investigation Department) with the Thames Valley Police in Oxford, England. The TV series comprises of 33 two-hour episodes, this set has the first 6 episodes. The TV series ran from 1987 to 2000. The show also had some noticeable guest stars such as Patrick Troughton, Michael Gough, Elspet Gray, Michael Hordern, Simon Callow and Elizabeth Hurley.

VIDEO

The video quality is very good. Slightly grainy in places but otherwise good! Episodes are also uncut.

Audio

Was originally recorded in Mono. Audio quality is mono but very clear!

Disc 1- 1. “The Dead Of Jericho”-with Patrick Troughton

Disc 2- 1. “The Silent World of Nicholas Quinn”-with Michael Gough and Clive Swift

Disc 3- 1. “Service of All the Dead”-with Michael Hordern

Disc 4- 1. “The Wolvercote Tongue”-with Simon Callow

Disc 5- 1. “Last Seen Wearing”-with Elizabeth Hurley

Disc 6-1. “Bonus Specials”

Extras

Disc 1: Biographies-Text Only
Filmographies-Text Only
Trivia-Text Only

Disc 2: Biographies-Text Only
Filmographies-Text Only
Trivia-Text Only

Disc 3: Biographies-Text Only
Filmographies-Text Only
Trivia-Text Only

Disc 4: Biographies-Text Only
Filmographies-Text Only
Trivia-Text Only

Disc 5: Biographies-Text Only
Filmographies-Text Only
Trivia-Text Only

Disc 6: “The Mystery of Morse”-Documentary (50:41)


Verdict

I have been a fan of Inspector Morse for sometime and these first episodes were a joy to watch. If you are a fan of mystery shows, this series is one of the best! Defiantly worth the buy!


Rating: *****!

WILD WILD WEST-SEASON 3 TV DVD REVIEW

A blurb from Paramount about The Wild, Wild West Season 3: The explosive Third season contains all 24 action-packed episodes on 6 discs-digitally re-mastered in FULL COLOR. Take another ride into THE WILD WILD WEST.

The third season of Wild, Wild West now on DVD! The digitally remastered episodes are just as sharp and clear as the first and second seasons and this season went back to more of a western storyline and started going away from the wild “Batman” type stories. Michael Dunn’s health was deteriorating and was only in 1 episode that season. Robert Conrad as James West and Ross Martin as Artemus Gordon return for the third season. This season also has 24 episodes that are uncut. There are quite a few guest stars such as Robert Duvall, Susan Oliver, Ray Walston, Jack Elam, Khigh Dhiegh, Paul Fix, Beverly Garland, Mark Lenard and Nick Adams to name more than a few. An on-the-set mishap from a fall from a chandelier caused a concussion to Robert Conrad’s head and halted production to the point that the last three episodes from the season had to be pushed to the fourth season. I did enjoy the stories this season. Again, there are no extras to this set as the previous season set.

VIDEO

The video quality is fantastic! Episodes are also uncut. Each episode runs approx 51 mins each.

Audio

Was originally recorded in Mono. Audio quality is mono but very clear!

Disc 1- 1. “The Night Of The Bubbling Death”-with Madlyn Rhue and Harold Gould
2. “The Night of the Firebrand”-with Pernell Roberts and Lana Wood
3. “The Night Of The Assassin”-with Robert Loggia
4. “The Night Of Dr Loveless Died”-with Michael Dunn and Susan Oliver

Disc 2- 1. “The Night of the Jack O’ Diamonds”
2. “The Night Of The Samurai”-with Thayer David and Khigh Dhiegh
3. “The Night Of The Hangman”-with Martin E Brooks and Paul Fix
4. “The Night Of Montezuma’s Hordes”-with Ray Walston and Jack Elam

Disc 3- 1. “The Night Of The Circus of Death”
2. “The Night of the Falcon”-with Robert Duvall
3. “The Night Of The Cut-Throats”-with Brad Dillman and Jackie Coogan
4. “The Night Of The Legion of Death”-with Anthony Zerbe and Donnelly Rhodes

Disc 4- 1. “The Night Of The Turncoat”-with John Mcgiver
2. “The Night Of The Iron Fist”-with Mark Lenard, Bo Hopkins and Red West
3. “The Night Of The Running Death”-with Oscar Beregi
4. “The Night Of The Arrow”-with Frank Marth

Disc 5- 1. “The Night The Headless Woman”-with Richard Anderson and Dawn Wells
2. “The Night Of The Vipers”-with Nick Adams and Red West
3. “The Night Of The Underground Terror”-with Nehemiah Persoff and Jeff Corey
4. “The Night Of The Death Masks”-with Milton Selzer

Disc 6- 1. “The Night Of The Amnesiac”-with Ed Asner and Kevin Hagen
2. “The Night Of The Undead”-with John Zaremba
3. “The Night Of The Simian Terror”-with John Abbott and Richard Kiel
4. “The Night Of The Death Maker”-with Wendell Corey and J Pat O’Malley


Extras

Disc 1: None

Disc 2: None

Disc 3: None

Disc 4: None

Disc 5: None

Disc 6: None

Verdict

Great show and great picture quality. No extras. One more season to go!


Rating: *****!

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE-SEASON 3 TV DVD REVIEW

A short blurb from Paramount about Mission: Impossible Season 3: “From behind the Iron Curtain to the jungles of Central America, Mission: Impossible really amps up the action as the international phenomenon returns for its third season on DVD, with 25 digitally restored and remastered episodes on 7 discs!

The third season is where the show started to peak. Some of the show’s best episodes were produced in the third season. The show was also going through a lot of behind-the- scenes problems such as the show going over budget every episode and problems with the writers. The creator of the show Bruce Geller, and Desilu studios were also butting heads over everything and was almost canceled. Most if not all of the season’s episodes were top notch, but not all was well with the cast. Martin Landau and Barbara Bain were unhappy and wanted more money, which they were not given. They left at the end of the season. The video quality as usual is stunning considering the age of the episodes and as with seasons 1 & 2, the audio has a 5.1 Dolby Surround mix. This set also comprises the next 25 episodes of the series.

VIDEO

The video quality is fantastic! Episodes are also uncut. I’ve not seen the show this crystal clear! There is also a Play All feature on each disc.

Audio

Was originally recorded in Mono. But you can switch it to 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound!

Disc 1- 1. “The Heir Apparent”-with Charles Aidman and Torin Thatcher
2. “The Contender” (Part 1)-with Robert Conrad and Sugar Ray Robinson
3. “The Contender” (Part 2)-with John Dehner
4. “The Mercenaries”-with Pernell Roberts, Skip Homier and Vic Tayback

Disc 2- 1. “The Execution”-with Victor Gardenia
2. “The Cardinal”-with Theodore Bikel and Barbara Babcock
3. “The Elixir”-with Ruth Roman and George Gaynes
4. “The Diplomat”-with Alfred Ryder, Fernando Lamas and Sid Haig

Disc 3- 1. “The Play”-with John Colicos, Michael Tolan and Barry Atwater
2. “The Bargain”-with Albert Paulsen, Robert Pine and Warren Stevens
3. “The Freeze”-with Donnelly Rhodes and John Zaremba
4. “The Exchange”-with John Vernon and Will Kuluva

Disc 4- 1. “The Mind of Stefan Miklos”-with Steve Ihnat, Ed Asner and Vic Perrin
2. “The Test Case”-with Richard Bull and Paul Carr
3. “The System”
4. “The Glass Cage”-with Lloyd Bochner and Larry Linville


Disc 5- 1. “Doomsday”-with Khigh Dhiegh and Sid Haig
2. “Live Bait”-with Martin Sheen, John Crawford and Anthony Zerbe
3. “The Bunker” (Part 1)-with Lee Meriwether and Milton Selzer

Disc 6-1. “The Bunker” (Part 2) -with Lee Meriwether and Milton Selzer
2. “Nitro” - with Titos Vandis and Mark Lenard
3. “Nicole”-with Joan Collins and Logan Ramsey

Disc 7- 1. “The Vault”-with Nehemiah Persoff
2. ”Illusion”-with Fritz Weaver, Martin E Brooks and Kevin Hagen
3. “The Interrogator”-with Henry Silva and Gunner Hellstrom

Extras

Disc 1: None

Disc 2: None

Disc 3: None

Disc 4: None

Disc 5: None

Disc 6: None

Disc 7: None



Verdict

There are no special features or Extras on this set. The episodes this season are not totally uncut. Some are edited, more likely they are syndication prints and not the original uncut prints.



Rating: *****!

MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E.-COMPLETE SERIES DVD REVIEW

I was one of the unfortunate ones who did not receive a review copy of the complete series of the Man From U.N.C.L.E.; instead I received 2 episodes with a few extras promo disc. It is hard to give a review with just 1 disc, having said that, I can tell that having the complete collection in your collection is a must. The packaging what I have seen is very neat with an attaché case and if the rest of the episodes are like the ones on the promo disc, then they are in very good condition. All 105 episodes are on 41 discs with loads of extras with interviews and mini documentaries and the 3rd movie made from the 2-part episode “The Alexander The Greater Affair” with introductions to the episodes by Robert Vaughn and David McCallum. Not a definitive collection, but very close. What would have made it a truly definitive collection would have been the rest of the movies made from the 2 part episodes and the 1983 reunion film. All and all, a very good collection.

VIDEO

Although not digitally remastered, the episodes come from very good film prints.

Audio

What I have heard on the disc, it sounds very strong and clear.

Verdict

Time Life and Warner Home Video have done a really good job and took proper time to make this collection worthy of buying. I would recommend it!


Rating: ****!

DOCTOR WHO-NEW SERIES 1 TV DVD REVIEW

I was very skeptical when I heard that after 16 years, they were going to relaunch Doctor Who again. It was tried briefly in 1996 with the TV movie but did not take for it being too “Americanized” by critics. The BBC took the new show on and instead of being filmed in England as it always has been; it is being filmed in Cardiff, Wales! Christopher Eccleston stars as the Ninth Doctor and his companion for his adventures is Billie Piper as Rose Tyler. There are 13 episodes at 45 minutes each as opposed to the traditional 25 minutes 4 to 6 part stories. My personal favorite stories from this season are-“Dalek”, “Father’s Day”, “The Empty Child/The Doctor Dances” and The Parting of the Ways”. This set has quite a few extras such as Interviews with Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper and audio commentaries on all 13 episodes by the cast and crew, Featurettes and trailers.

VIDEO

The video quality is quite good being filmed on Digibeta! Excellent quality. There is also a Play All feature for every disc.


Audio

Was originally recorded in Mono. It is also able to hear it in 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound.

Disc 1- 1. “Rose” (44:12)
2. “End of the World”-with Zoe Wanamaker (44:45)
3. “The Unquiet Dead” (44:49)

Disc 2- 1. “Aliens Of London” (45:02)
2. “World War Three” (42:57)
3. “Dalek” (45:19)

Disc 3- 1. “The Long Game”-with Simon Pegg (44:28)
2. “Father’s Day” (42:56)
3. “The Empty Child” (41:46)
4. “The Doctor Dances” (42:51)

Disc 4-1. “Boom Town” (43:19)
2. “Bad Wolf” (42:51)
3. “The Parting Of The Ways” (45:31)

Disc 5- Doctor Who Confidential-Cut Down Versions
1. “Bring Back The Doctor”-(11:56)
2. “The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly”-(11:06)
3. “Tardis Tales”-(11:03)
4. “I Get A Sidekick Out of You”-(10:48)
5. “Why On Earth”-(13:03)
6. “Dalek”-(10:45)
7. “The Dark Side”-(11:29)
8. “Time Trouble”-(12:46)
9. “Special Effects”-(14:03)
10. “Weird Science” –(13:11)
11. “Unsung Heroes and Violent Death” –(12:31)
12. “The World Of Who” –(13:19)
13. “The Last Battle”-(09:32)
14. “Backstage ATC Headlights (09:18)


Extras

Disc 1: Audio Commentaries on all 3 episodes on this disc
BBC Breakfast interview with Christopher Eccleston (11:43)
Destroying the Lair (03:24)
Making of Doctor Who with Russell T Davies. (15:33)
Waking the Dead- (18:09)
Laying Ghosts”-(08:24)
Launch Trailers –(02:45) pm
Storyboard of Opening Sequence (0:48)


Disc 2: Audio Commentaries on All 3 Episodes
Deconstructing Big Ben (04:51)
On Set with Billie Piper (19:03)
Trailers- (1:02)

Disc 3: Audio Commentaries on all 4 Episodes
Mike Turner’s Mocks of Balloons (05:32)

Disc 4: Audio Commentaries on all 3 Episodes
Designing Doctor Who (20:50)
The Adventures of Captain Jack (08:30)
Trailers- (02:27)

Disc 5: Backstage At Christmas: Behind The Scenes footage from the Christmas Invasion


Verdict

A very good start to the new incarnation of Doctor Who. Get it for your collection!


Rating; *****!

LOVE AMERICAN STYLE-SEASON 1 VOLUME 1 TV DVD REVIEW

A blurb from Paramount about “Love American Style” Season 1 Volume 1- This season One, Volume One collection boasts an unprecedented lineup of celebrity guest stars in 12 episodes on 3 discs who will keep you roaring with laughter from start to finish.

I grew up watching “Love American Style” when it was first shown briefly and then watched it when it was in syndication. The show was an anthology of comedic short stories with an ever changing cast all to do with “Love” in one way or another. In one story, which is not in this volume, is the pilot to the legendary TV series “Happy Days”! Also between stories are very quick vignettes that play like a “Laugh-In” sketch which at times, were funnier than the stories themselves! There are lots of noticeable names that graced the show as well as newcomers to the world of entertainment, such as Jane Wyatt, Estelle Winwood, Gary Lockwood, Bill Bixby, Sid Casear, Peter Palmer and Regis Philbin to name a few as well as a very young Lesley Warren and Harrison Ford! This volume is considered a “Vanilla” release meaning there are no extras except the episodes being unedited.

VIDEO

I don’t think the episodes are Digitally Remastered but the film prints are quite crisp and in very good shape. The episodes are approx 51 mins each and are shown in Airdate order.

Audio

Was originally recorded in Mono. Audio quality is also in Mono. Very strong sound.


Disc 1- Episode 1 (50:56)
1. “Love and a Couple of Couples”-with Yvonne Craig
2. “Love and the Hustler”-with Flip Wilson
3. “Love and the Pill”-with Jane Wyatt

Episode 2 (50:57)
1. “Love and the Living Doll”-with Estelle Winwood and Arte Johnson
2. “Love and the Letter”-with Robert Clay
3. “Love and the Joker”-with Larry Storch
4. “Love and the Unlikely Couple”-with Barbara Rhoades

Episode 3 (50:55)
1. “Love and the Phone Booth”-with Dwayne Hickman
2. “Love and the Doorknob”-with Gary Lockwood and Stephanie Powers

Episode 4 (50:56)
1. “Love and the Legal Agreement”-with Bill Bixby and Denny Miller
2. “Love and the Militant”-with Barry Nelson
3. “Love and Who?”-with Sid Caesar

Disc 2- Episode 5 (51:55)
1. “Love and the Modern Wife”-with Bob Crane and Angelique Pettyjohn
2. “Love and the Phonies”-with Richard Deacon and Phyllis Diller
4. “Love and the Single Couple”

Episode 11 (52:02)
1. “Love and the Dating Computer”-with Broderick Crawford
2. “Love and the Busy Husband”
3. “Love and the Watchdog”-with Patsy Kelly

Episode 7 (51:54)
1. “Love and Take Me Along”-with Ozzie Harriet and Harriet Nelson
2. “Love and the Advice”-with Tina Louise and Avery Schreiber
3. “Love and the Geisha”-with Carolyn Jones and Red Buttons

Episode 13 (51:56)
1. “Love and the Burglar”-with Noel Harrison and Judy Crane
2. “Love and the Roommate”-with John Beck and Ted Bessell
3. “Love and the Wild Party”-with Peter Palmer and Robert Reed

Disc 3- Episode 14 (51:41)
1. “Love and the Big Leap”-with Rich Little and Jessica Walter
2. “Love and the Good Deal”-with Hans Conreid, Norman Fell and Jane Wyatt
3. “Love and the Former Marriage”-with Harrison Ford and Carl Betz

Episode 6 (51:54)
1. “Love and Mother”-with Morey Amsterdam and Tom Smothers
2. “Love and the Dummies”-with Scatman Crothers
3. “Love and the Athlete”-with Marty Allen
4. “Love and the Shower”-with Carl Ballentine and Joe Flynn

Episode 9 (51:54)
1. “Love and the Mountain Cabin”-with Peter Marshall, Leslie Parrish
2. “Love and the Divorce Sale”-with Andrew Prine, Lesley Warren
3. “Love and the Comedy Team”-with Jack Carter and Regis Philbin

Episode 17 (51:54)
1. “Love and the Positive Man”-with Hamilton Camp
2. “Love and the Other Love”-with David Hedison
3. “Love and the Bachelor”-with Ann Southern


Extras


Disc 1- None

Disc 2- None

Disc 3-None


Verdict

My only question is, I wonder the logic of some series being put out as full seasons or complete series and for others, volumes in between seasons. I am sure there is a very good reason for it.


Rating: ****!

DAVINCI'S INQUEST SEASON 2-TV DVD REVIEW

A short blurb from Acorn Media about Da Vinci’s Inquest Season 2: Combining the intricate realism of Law & Order with the high-tech forensics of CSI, Da Vinci’s Inquest has a social and moral resonance that makes it truly unique. In this complete season, you’ll see why Da Vinci’s Inquest has earned international acclaim and devoted fans.

The continuing stories of Dominic Davinci are in this next set of 13 episodes from the award winning series ‘Davinci’s Inquest”. In this season sees the genius of Davinci’s red light district and safe injection site for sex workers and drug addicts and other stories include a story about bodies turning up in the backyard of a senior boarding house. This series has won countless awards including the Gemini award for Best Dramatic Series for nearly all the seasons it was on the air as well as Best Performer in a Series for Nicolas Campbell. This set also includes an interview with series creator Chris Haddock and a photo gallery, a Chris Haddock Bio and Cast Filmographies.

VIDEO

The video quality is great! All discs have a Play All feature. All episodes are approx 47 minutes each.

Audio

Was originally recorded in Mono. Also here in mono.

Disc 1- 1. “A Cinderella Story” Pt 1
2. “A Cinderella Story” Pt 2
3. “The Hanged Man”
4. “Tommy’s on the Corner”

Disc 2- 5. “His Wife”
6. “Sister’s Light”
7. “A Nice Home in the Country”

Disc 3- 8. “Blues In A Minor”
9. “The Looking Glass”
10. “The Lottery”

Disc 4-11. “Bang Like That”
12. “Fantasy”
13. “Reality”


Extras

Disc 1: Interview with Creator Chris Haddock (05:10)
Photo Gallery (20) pictures
Chris Haddock Biography
Cast Fimographies

Disc 2: None

Disc 3: None

Disc 4: None


Verdict

One of the better crime shows from the North Country! Season 3 will hopefully be out soon.


Rating; ****!

DAVINCI'S INQUEST SEASON 1-TV DVD REVIEW

A short blurb from Acorn Media about Da Vinci’s Inquest Season 1: A richly talented ensemble cast joins award-winning actor Nicholas Campbell in this critically acclaimed crime series. With this complete first season comprising 13 thrilling episodes, you can savor the delicately nuance drama of Da Vinci’s Inquest from the very beginning.

Da vinci’s Inquest is a Canadian Drama Series in the vein of Quincy ME and CSI about a Coroner in Vancouver, British Columbia. The show stars Nicolas Campbell as Dominic Davinci, a crusading Doctor who seeks the justice in the cases that he investigated. This set includes the first 13 episodes of the series. What I like about this show is the plots and problems that they deal with and the style of the show is not your typical flashy CSI style but straight storytelling. The series ran from 1998 to 2005. Also in this set are a trailer for the series and Cast Filmographies.

VIDEO

The video quality is great! All discs have a Play All feature. All episodes are approx 47 minutes each.

Audio

Was originally recorded in Mono. Also here in mono.

Disc 1- 1. “Little Sister” Pt 1
2. “Little Sister” Pt 2
3. “Little Sister” Pt 3
4. “The Quality of Mercy”

Disc 2- 5. “Known to the Ministry”
6. “We All Fall Down”
7. “The Stranger Inside”

Disc 3- 8. “Gabriel”
9. “The Most Dangerous Time”
10. “The Bridge”

Disc 4-11. “Final Chapter”
12. “The Hunt”
13. “The Capture”

Extras

Disc 1: Trailer for series-(02:17)
Cast Filmographies

Disc 2: None

Disc 3: None

Disc 4: None


Verdict

Defiantly a cross between CSI and Quincy M.E. Very stylish and made before CSI. Season 2 should be just as good!


Rating; ****!

DAY ONE-TV MOVIE DVD REVIEW

A blurb from Acorn Media about Day One: This Emmy-winning historically accurate tells the complex and moving story of the Manhattan Project. Racing against the Nazi war machine and enduring intense military and political pressure, allied scientists wrestle with the challenge of creating the ultimate weapon.

Day One is a historically accurate, TV drama shown in 1989 that shows the story behind the development of the atomic bomb in WWII that was eventually used on the Japanese in 1945. This movie was based on the non-fiction book written by Peter Wyden and produced by Aaron Spelling for CBS Hallmark Hall of Fame. The movie also featured an all-star cast including Brian Dennehy, Michael Tucker, Hume Cronyn, Hal Holbrook, Barnard Hughes, David Ogden Stiers and in one of his first roles, Tony Shalhoub (Monk). This disc also includes Cast Filmographies.

VIDEO

The video quality is fair due to the original condition of the film when it was gotten by Acorn Media. Not fault of theirs! The TV Movie 140 minutes long.

Audio

Was originally recorded in Mono. It is also Mono on this set.

Disc 1- 1. “Day One”-Movie

Extras

Disc 1: Cast Filmographies- (Text Only)

Verdict

A well-done production about the Atomic Bomb. Also well acted. I would recommend it!


Rating: ****!

DOCTOR WHO CLASSIC-SURVIVAL TV DVD REVIEW

A blurb from BBC Warner about Doctor Who-Survival: The Doctor takes Ace back to her hometown of Perivale, only to find that something is very, very wrong. Many of Ace’s old friends and neighbors have disappeared while domestic pets become victims of unseen killers. Will the hunter become the hunted when only the fittest survive?

Survival was the last story from the Original run of the series. Not necessary a fitting end to a series, but not a bad story either. Starring Sylvester McCoy as the Seventh Doctor and Sophie Aldred as Ace, they face the Cheetah People and the last story to feature Anthony Ainley as the Master, well sort of. Ainley was not asked to return as the Master in the 1996 TV movie but was asked to film links for a new computer game called “Destiny of the Doctors”. This would be the absolute last time that he would play the Master. This 2-disc set is jam-packed full of extras! There were so much that they had to use a second disc with deleted and extended scenes, bloopers and 3 documentaries on the making of Survival and beyond with an audio commentary with McCoy, Aldred and Andrew Cartmel with an optional commentary for episode 3 by a fan who won a Dr Who competition and much more.

VIDEO

The video quality is great! The performance was done on videotape. The total story is performance is 72 minutes long.

Audio

Was originally recorded in Mono. It is also available in 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound.

Disc 1- 1. “Survival”-with Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred and Anthony Ainley (72 mins)
Part One (24:16)
Part Two (24:14)
Part Three (24:22)

Extras

Disc 1: Audio Commentary by Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred and Andrew Cartmel
Fan Commentary on Episode 3
Isolated Music
Cat Flap-Pt 1 (28:05)-Documentary
Cat Flap-Pt 2 (33:56)-Documentary
Deleted and Extended scenes (09:17)
Outtakes (16:25)
Continuities (03:04)
Photo Gallery (54) pictures
Radio Times Listing on DVD Rom
Production text notes

Disc 2: Endgame (44:18)-a what if Dr Who Continuation
Search for Science (19:19)-Children’s program
Little Girl Lost (16:33)-A look back at Ace
Destiny of the Doctors (13:49)-Anthony Ainley as the Master, one more time!



Verdict

A very nice 2-disc set to close the original series after 26 years. Another Dr Who sighting. In 1985 at a convention in Miami, Florida, I also met Anthony Ainley while he was being an MC at the costume contest there. Go out and get it!


Rating: ****!