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The Collection s15

UK limited edition

Released in Region A as Tom Baker: Complete Season Four.

New features are marked with an asterisk (*) below.

Disc 1: Horror of Fang Rock[]

  • Updated special effects * (2024)
  • 5.1 surround sound mix * (2024)
  • Audio commentary 1 — With Louise Jameson (Leela), John Abbott (Vince), and Terrance Dicks (writer) on all episodes. (2005)
  • Audio commentary 2 * — With Tom Baker (The Doctor) on episodes 2 & 4. (2024)
  • Info text (2005)
  • Inside the Lighthouse: Making "Horror of Fang Rock" * — Featuring Louise Jameson and archive contributions from director Paddy Russell. (42:41 | 2024 | 16:9)
  • Behind the Sofa * — With Sarah Sutton (Nyssa), Colin Baker (Sixth Doctor), and Janet Fielding (Tegan); Katy Manning (Jo Grant) and Matthew Waterhouse (Adric); and Betsan Roberts (wife of late director Pennant Roberts), Toby Hadoke (critic), and Louise Jameson. (34:30 | 2024 | 16:9)
  • Terrance Dicks: Fact & Fiction — A look back at the work of this prolific writer. (36:05 | 2005 | 4:3)
  • Paddy Russell: A Life in Television — The director of several popular stories talks about her career. (14:05 | 2005 | 16:9)
  • BBC trails & continuities — BBC 1 opening and closing continuity announcements. (2:08 | 1977 | 4:3)
  • Denys Fisher toys advert — An advert for a range of Doctor Who toys, plus Louise Jameson's thoughts on her plastic counterpart. (1:10 | c.1977/2000s | 4:3/16:9)
  • Audio archive — Tom Baker and Louise Jameson on Pebble Mill at One, 1 May 1977. Taken from Doctor Who at the BBC, Volume 2. (2:03 | 1977)
  • Photo gallery * (4:13 | 2024 | 16:9)
  • PDF archive — Includes scripts, production documentation, Radio Times coverage, studio floor plans, and the Doctor Who Annual.

Disc 2: The Invisible Enemy[]

  • Updated special effects (2008)
  • Audio commentary — With Louise Jameson, John Leeson (voice of K9), Bob Baker (co-writer), and Mat Irvine (visual effects designer). (2008)
  • Info text (2008)
  • Dreams and Fantasy: Making "The Invisible Enemy" — With Gary Gillatt (Doctor Who Magazine editor), Bob Baker, Tony Harding (visual effects designer), Mat Irvine, Louise Jameson, John Leeson, Derrick Goodwin (director), and Category:Nigel Brackley (K9 operator). (20:35 | 2008 | 16:9 SD)
  • Behind the Sofa * (32:03 | 2024 | 16:9 HD)
  • Studio Sweepings — Low-quality material from the studio sessions. (20:32 | 1977 | 4:3 SD)
  • The Modelwork of The Invisible Enemy — Visual effects featurette presented by Mat Irvine, featuring Ian Scoones. (16:25 | 2008 | 16:9 SD)
  • Blue Peter — K9 appears on 10 October 1977. (4:31 | 1977 | 4:3 SD)
  • The 50th Anniversary Archive — Interview with John Leeson. (10:37 | 2013 | 16:9 HD)
  • BBC trails and continuities (5:26 | 1977–78 | 4:3 SD)
  • Photo gallery (10:11 | 1977 | 16:9 HD)
  • Coming Soon: "Image of the Fendahl" (1:06 | 2009 | 4:3 SD)
  • PDF archive

Disc 3: Image of the Fendahl[]

  • Audio commentary — With Tom Baker, Louise Jameson, Wanda Ventham (Thea), and Edward Arthur (Adam). (2008)
  • Info text (2008)
  • After Image — Making-of feature, with Louise Jameson, Wanda Ventham, Edward Arthur, Anthony Read (script editor), and Colin Mapson (visual effects designer). (26:21 | 2007 | 16:9 SD)
  • Deleted and extended scenes — Low quality copies of material from location filming at Stargrove Manor. (11:28 | 1977 | 4:3 SD)
  • Behind the Sofa * (31:04 | 2024 | 16:9 HD)
  • Hammer Horror — The influences of Hammer Film Productions on Doctor Who. (13:06 | 2007 | 16:9 SD)
  • Tom Talks: Season 15 * — Tom Baker on life, the universe and everything. Interviewed by Matthew Sweet. (36:25 | 2024 | 16:9 HD)
  • Emu's Broadcasting CompanyDoctor Who spoof sketches broadcast 12 November 1976 and 14 November 1977. (11:33 | 1976-77 | 4:3 SD)
  • BBC trails and continuities (2:11 | 1977 | 4:3 SD)
  • Photo gallery (8:18 | 1977 | 16:9 HD)
  • Coming Soon: "The Sun Makers" (1:10 | 2011 | 4:3 SD)
  • PDF archive

Disc 4: The Sun Makers[]

  • Audio commentary — With Tom Baker, Louise Jameson, Michael Keating (Goudry), and Pennant Roberts (director). (2011)
  • Info text (2011)
  • Running From the Tax Man: Making "The Sun Makers" (24:49 | 2011 | 16:9 SD)
  • Behind the Sofa * (32:54 | 2024 | 16:9 HD)
  • Outtakes — Cordo's prop gun repeatedly fails to go off. (0:34 | 1977 | 4:3 SD)
  • Louise Jameson in Conversation * — Interviewed by Matthew Sweet. (1:13:18 | 2024 | 16:9 HD)
  • BBC trails and continuities (5:06 | 1977 | 4:3 SD)
  • Photo gallery (6:38 | 1977 | 16:9 HD)
  • PDF archive

Disc 5: Underworld[]

  • Audio commentary — With Tom Baker, Louise Jameson, and Bob Baker. (2010)
  • Info text (2010)
  • Into the Unknown: The Making of "Underworld" — With Jonathan Newth (Orfe), Norman Tipton (Idas), Bob Baker and Dave Martin (writers), Anthony Read, Dick Coles (designer), AJ Mitchell (visual effects designer), and Graham Williams (producer). (30:44 | 2009 | 16:9 SD)
  • Behind the Sofa * (31:03 | 2024 | 16:9 HD)
  • Studio footage (DVD highlights) — Low-quality recordings from the studio floor. (17:29 | 1977 | 4:3 SD)
  • Studio footage (Expanded) * — New material exclusive to Blu-ray. (48:14 | 1977 | 4:3 SD)
  • Doctor Who exhibition rushes — Tom Baker's recording session held to introduce visitors to the official Doctor Who exhibitions. (8:20 | 1978 | 4:3 SD)
  • BBC trails and continuities (2:19 | 1978 | 4:3 SD)
  • Photo gallery (7:42 | 1977 | 16:9 HD)
  • Coming Soon: "The Invasion of Time" (1:04 | 2008 | 4:3 SD)
  • PDF archive

Disc 6: The Invasion of Time[]

  • Updated special effects (2008)
  • Audio commentary 1 — With Louise Jameson, John Leeson, Anthony Read and Mat Irvine. (2008)
  • Audio commentary 2 * — With Tom Baker on episodes 4 & 6. (2024)
  • Info text (2008)
  • Out of Time — Making-of documentary with Anthony Read, Chris Tranchell (Andred), Milton Johns (Castellan Kelner), and Colin Mapson. (16:53 | 2008 | 16:9)
  • Deleted scenes (5:55 | 1978 | 4:3)
  • Behind the Sofa * (33:27 | 2024 | 16:9)
  • The Rise and Fall of Gallifrey — Exploring the history of the Time Lords. (9:58 | 2008 | 16:9)
  • The Elusive David Agnew — Terrance Dicks and Anthony Read shed light on this pseudonym used for several stories during the Graham Williams era. (5:17 | 2008 | 16:9)
  • Scene Around Six - A compilation of film footage showing Tom Baker on a promotional tour of Ireland. (7:35 | c.1978 | 4:3)
  • The Final Battle * — Louise Jameson returns as Leela for a special minisode shot in 2023 to promote this release. Featuring Dushane Keogh-Grenade and the voices of Nicholas Briggs and John Leeson, with archive footage of Tom Baker. Stereo, 5.1 surround sound, or Dolby Atmos. (6:49 | 2023 | 16:9)
  • Doctor Who Stories: Louise Jameson (17:21 | 2003 | 16:9)
  • BBC trails and continuities (3:45 | 1978 | 4:3)
  • DVD Easter egg — Visual effects designer Colin Mapson examines the Crown of Rassilon prop. (1:05 | 2008 | 16:9)
  • Photo gallery (10:02 | 1978 | 16:9)
  • Coming Soon: "The Key to Time" box set (1:30 | 2007 | 4:3)
  • PDF archive

Disc 7: Bonus Disc[]

  • Darkness & Light: The Life of Graham Williams * — Family and colleagues remember the Doctor Who producer. Featuring Katie Williams (daughter), Jackie Williams (wife), Rick Williams (son), David Williams (son), Richard Astbury (friend), Darrol Blake (director), Maev Alexander (actor), Paul Seed (Vynda-K), Philip Hinchcliffe (producer), Louise Jameson, Ann Davies (production secretary), Tom Baker, John Leeson, Robert Shearman (writer), Norman North (agent), June Hudson (costume designer), James Goss (novelist), Colin Mapson, Eric Saward (script editor), and Jeremy Bentham (interviewer). Archive footage of Emlyn Williams (uncle), Graham Williams, Anthony Read, Douglas Adams (script editor), and Lalla Ward (Romana II). (1:37:26 | 2024 | 16:9)
  • The Panopticon Archive — Louise Jameson and John Leeson interviewed by John Molyneux. (29:12 | 1997 | 4:3 with 16:9 titles)
  • The 50th Anniversary Archive — A companions panel with Louise Jameson, Katy Manning, and Sophie Aldred (Ace), moderated by Matthew Sweet. (33:09 | 2013 | 16:9)
  • MonsterCon II conventionNicholas Pegg interviews Louise Jameson for the Merseyside Doctor Who Appreciation Society. (59:19 | 1986 | 4:3)
  • Studio clocks (12:01 | 1977–78 | 4:3)
  • Audio archive — Louise Jameson appears on BBC Radio Bristol in March 1978. (10:03 | 1978)

Missing Features[]

This is a list of bonus features available on the original DVD releases but not included here.

  • Horror of Fang Rock: The Antique Doctor Who Show
  • The Invisible Enemy: K9 on The Generation Game
  • The Invisible Enemy: Coming Soon: "The Brain of Morbius" (moved to season 14)
  • The Sun Makers: Original trailer
  • The Sun Makers: The Doctor's Composer - Part 2 (moved to season 17)
  • The Sun Makers: Coming Soon: "Day of the Daleks" (moved to season 8)
  • Underworld: Coming Soon: "The Creature From the Pit" (moved to season 17)
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