Commentary[]
Commentary by Tom Baker (the Doctor), Elisabeth Sladen (Sarah-Jane Smith), Prentis Hancock (Salamar), Philip Hinchcliffe (producer).
A Darker Side[]
A selection of key production personnel look at the making of Planet of Evil. With producer Philip Hinchcliffe, writer Louis Marks, designer Roger Murray-Leach, director David Maloney, actors Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen and Prentis Hancock. Partially shot on location at BBC Written Archives Centre and Ealing Studios. Produced by Ed Stradling. Duration: 25'50"
Planetary Performance[]
A look at the production of the story from an actor's perspective. With actors Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, Prentis Hancock, Tony McEwan and Graham Weston. Produced by Steve Broster. Duration: 13'30"
Studio Scene[]
The only surviving behind-the-scenes footage from the story taken from the end of the BBC's transmission master tape of the first episode. Duration: 0'48"
Trails and Continuities[]
Continuity announcements and repeat trailer. Duration: 1'50"
Photo Gallery[]
Production, design and publicity photos from the story. Duration: 7'04"
Radio Times Billings[]
Episode listings for this story from the BBC magazine Radio Times in PDF format.
Production Subtitles[]
Text commentary by Richard Molesworth providing cast details, script development and other information related to the production of this story.
Coming Soon[]
A preview of Destiny of the Daleks. Duration: 1'02". The trailer for this story is available on The Key to Time box set.
Easter Egg[]
Hidden Hinchcliffe (Unused Interview Segment). Go to the 'Special Features' menu. Click on the hidden Doctor Who logo to the left of the 'A Darker Side'. 10'42"
Additional Special Features[]
Roger Murray-Leach Interview[]
The designer of The Ark in Space, Roger Murray-Leach, looks back on his contribution to this and other stories (The Sontaran Experiment, 'Planet of Evil', The Deadly Assassin, The Talons of Weng-Chiang) in this specially recorded interview. Interviewer: Peter Finklestone; Videotape Editor: Adam Trotman; Producer: Paul Vanezis. Available on The Ark in Space. (10'29" | 4:3 | 2002)