The Collection: Season 2 (Blu-ray)

Doctor Who The Collection: Season 2 is the first season of the William Hartnell era to release as part of The Collection range. This release features In Conversation interviews with William Russell and Maureen O'Brien, Flight Through Eternity - an overview of the making of the season, Looking for David - a documentary on the life and career of David Whitaker, Doctor Who and the Collectors - a documentary on 1960s Doctor Who collectables, six episodes of Behind the Sofa, reconstructions of the missing episodes of The Crusade, an audio commentary on The Lion discussing its recovery, an optional enhanced sound mix on The Dalek Invasion of Earth, archive material and features previously available on DVD.

In Region A, the release is named William Hartnell: Complete Season Two.

Disc 1: Planet of Giants[]

Audio Commentary - Featuring Clive Doig (Vision Mixer), Brian Hodgson (Special Sounds Creator), Sonia Markham (Make-up Supervisor), David Tilley (Floor Assistant) and Mark Ayres (Moderator). (2012)
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Episode 3 and 4 Reconstructions - The final two episodes of Planet of Giants were edited into a single episode for transmission. Using the original scripts, newly recorded dialogue and animation, this feature gives viewers an idea of how the original four-part version might have appeared. (2012)
Rediscovering The Urge to Live - The team behind the reconstruction explain how it was put together. (08'29" | 2012)
William Russell In Conversation - (2022)
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Disc 2: The Dalek Invasion of Earth[]

Audio Commentary - With Carole Ann Ford, William Russell, Richard Martin and Verity Lambert (2003)
Optional Enhanced Audio - Available on episodes 2-6
Behind the Sofa - Featuring Maureen O’Brien (Vicki), Peter Purves (Steven), Carole Ann Ford, Janet Fielding (Tegan), Wendy Padbury (Zoe), Sarah Sutton (Nyssa), Bonnie Langford (Mel) and Sophie Aldred (Ace). (2022)
Updated Special Effects - From the original DVD release. (2003)
Updated Special Effects Compile
Future Memories - A documentary featuring members of the cast discussing their memories of the making of the story. Featuring contributions from Ann Davies (Jenny), Nick Evans (Dalek/Slyther), Peter Fraser (David Campbell), David Graham (Dalek Voice), Bernard Kay (Tyler), Nicholas Smith (Wells), Peter Hawkins (Dalek Voice) and Robert Jewell (Dalek). (45'20" | 2003)
Future Visions - A documentary looking at the work of this story's designer, Spencer Chapman. (17'48" | 2003)
Talking Daleks - A look at the creation of the Dalek's unique voices, with contributions from David Graham, Brian Hodgson, Nicholas Smith and Peter Hawkins. (10'29" | 2003)
Rehearsal Film - A short, silent colour 8mm film shot by Carole Ann Ford on the last day of studio reharsal. The film has unfortunately been double exposed, but is still a unique record of the making of 1960s Doctor Who. (01'42" | 4:3 | 1964)
Script to Screen - An animated demonstration of how the final episode was recorded using the camera script, clips, and the original designer's floorplans, demonstrating how the cameras followed the action. (06'02" | 2003)
Now and Then - A look back at the locations used in 1964 for the recording of this story, comparing and contrasting them to to how they appear nearly 40 years later. (06'58" | 2003)
Suddenly Susan - Carole Ann Ford talks about her role as the Doctor's granddaughter and the first companion in the TARDIS in this interview originally recorded for The Story of Doctor Who. (15'18" | 2003)
Whatever Happened to Susan Foreman? (Radio Play) - An audio-only presentation of this radio drama from 1993, written by Adrian Mourby and featuring Jane Asher as the Doctor's granddaughter, Susan Foreman. (27'52" | 1993)
DVD Intros/ Sid the Slyther Sketches - (2003)
Coming Soon: The Rescue/The Romans - A trailer for the next two stories, previously available on Full Circle, State of Decay and Warrior's Gate.
Trails and Continuity
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Disc 3: The Rescue[]

Audio Commentary - Featuring William Russell, Christopher Barry (Director), Raymond Cusick (Designer) and moderated by Toby Hadoke. (2009)
Behind the Sofa
Mounting the Rescue - Cast and crew look back on the making of this story. Featuring William Russell, Maureen O'Brien, Ray Barrett (Bennett), director Christopher Barry, designer Raymon Cusick and 1960s viewer Ian McLachlan. Produced by Steve Broster. (21'45" | 4:3 | 2009)
Maureen O'Brien In Conversation - (2022)
The Storyteller - The Blu-ray trailer. (2022)
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Disc 4: The Romans[]

Audio Commentary - With Christopher Barry, Raymond Cusick, Nick Evans, Barry Jackson and William Russell. (2009)
Behind the Sofa - (2022)
What Has The Romans Ever Done For Us? - Cast, crew and historians look at both the reality and fantasy behind the story. With actors William Russell, Kay Patrick, Barry Jackson, Anthony Andrews, and Christopher Biggins, director Christopher Barry, designer Raymond Cusick, historian Dr Mark Bradley, writer James Moran, Doctor Who Magazine editor Tom Spilsbury and 1960s viewer Ian McLachlan. Narrated by John Bowe. Produced by Steve Broster. (33'58" | 2009)
Roma Parva - Director Christopher Barry demonstrates the use of a model of the studio set in the planning of camera positions and moves during recording. Produced by John Kelly. (2'31" | 2009)
Dennis Spooner - Wanna Write a Television Series? - A look at writer Dennis Spooner's work on Doctor Who. With actors William Russell and Peter Purves, script editor Donald Tosh, writers Brian Clemens and Rob Shearman, and Spooner's friend Jane Clemens. Narrated by Anna Hope. Produced by Robert Fairclough. (17'45" | 2009)
Blue Peter - The Blue Peter team hold a Roman banquet in the studio. Featuring Lesley Judd, John Noakes, Peter Purves and Valerie Singleton. (7'14" | 4:3 | 1973)
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Disc 5: The Web Planet[]

Audio Commentary - With William Russell, Verity Lambert, Richard Martin and Martin Jarvis (Hilio). (2005)
Behind the Sofa - (2022)
Tales of Isop - Featuring William Russell, Maureen O'Brien, Martin Jarvis, Verity Lambert, Richard Martin, John Wood (Designer) and Sonia Markham (Make-up Designer). Produced by Andrew Beech. (38'00" | 2005)
Lair of the Zarbi Supremo - William Russell reads the short story from the first Doctor Who Annual. Audio only. (56'00" | 2005)
VT Clock (Episode 1)
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Disc 6: The Crusade[]

Audio Commentary (The Lion) - Featuring fans Paul Scoones, Neil Lambess, Bruce Grenville and Steve Roberts. (2022)
Audio Commentary (The Wheel of Fortune) - Featuring Julian Glover (Richard the Lionheart) (2004)
Episodes 2 and 4 Reconstructions - With optional narration and descriptive subtitles. (2022)
Episodes 2 and 4 Telesnap Photo Gallery
Ian Chesterton: An Introduction - Narrative links by William Russell for the VHS release. (1999)
Looking for David - A documentary on the life and career of writer David Whitaker. (2022)
The Hartnell Years - Sylvester McCoy introduces episode 3. (1991)
VT Clock (Episode 3)
Panopticon Archive - DWASocial V interview panel featuring Jacqueline Hill (Barbara), Carole Ann Ford, Adrienne Hill (Katarina) and Michael Craze (Ben Jackson), recorded 6 April 1985.
Coming Soon: The Space Museum/The Chase - A trailer for the next two stories, previously available on The Masque of Mandragora.
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Telesnaps Gallery - For The Knight of Jaffa and The Warlords only.
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Disc 7: The Space Museum[]

Audio Commentary - Featuring Glyn Jones (Writer), Maureen O'Brien, Peter Purves and William Russell (2010)
Defending the Museum - New Series writer Robert Shearman provides a personal and robust defence of this somewhat forgotten story. Producer: James Goss. (9'27" | 16:9 | 2009)
Doctor Who and the Collectors: Part One - The 1960s - (2022)
Continuity (Episode 1)
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Disc 8: The Chase[]

Audio Commentary - Featuring Richard Martin, Maureen O'Brien, Peter Purves and William Russell. (2010)
Behind the Sofa (31'13" | 16:9 | 2022)
The Thrill of the Chase - Director Richard Martin looks back at the making of the story. Producer: James Goss. (10'27" | 16:9 | 2009)
Last Stop White City - School teachers Barbara Wright and Ian Chesterton were the first people from Earth to travel with The Doctor and his grandaughter Susan in their time and space vehicle, the TARDIS. From their first step into the TARDIS in An Unearthly Child to their departure at the end of The Chase, the duo were involved in sixteen thrilling adventures that captured the imagination of a generation. This documentary tells their story. With actors William Russell, director Richard Martin, studio vision mixer Clive Doig and writer Simon Guerrier. Producer: James Goss. (13'16" | 16:9 | 2009)
Daleks Conquer & Destroy - Since they first appeared on our television screens in 1963, the Daleks have been a source of enduring fascination for followers of Doctor Who. But just what was their appeal? With producer Verity Lambert, Dalek designer Raymond Cusick, director Richard Martin, actress Carole Ann Ford, new series writer Robert Shearman, new series designer Matthew Savage, model unit supervisor Mike Tucker and new series Dalek voice artist Nicholas Briggs. Producer: James Goss. (22'40" | 16:9 | 2009)
Daleks Beyond the Screen (21'16" | 16:9)
Mary Celeste - A trio of maritime experts discuss the disappearance of real ships, including the most famous maritime mystery of all time, the Mary Celeste. With the University of London's Professor Roger Luckhurst, Merseyside Maritime Museum's Ian Murphy and The National Maritime Museum's John McAleer. Thanks to: The National Maritime Museum, Rob Semenoff; Camera: Steve Broster; Colourist: Jonathan Wood; Executive Producer: Dan Hall; Producer: Stella Broster. Previously available on Carnival of Monsters: Special Edition. (18'03" | 16:9 | 2011)
The Wayne & Shuster Show - Dalek Sketch - Broadcast 4 September 1965. (4:3 | 1965)
Mechonoids Discussion - (2010)
Give-A-Show Slides - Sixteen stories presented on seven slides each, as featured in the Doctor Who Give-a-Show Slide Projector toy from the sixties. (12'17" | 4:3 | 1965/2010)
Coming Soon: The Time Meddler - Previously available on Doctor Who and the Silurians, The Sea Devils and Warriors of the Deep.
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Disc 9: The Time Meddler[]

Audio Commentary - Featuring Barry Newbery, Verity Lambert, Peter Purves and Donald Tosh. (2008)
Behind the Sofa - (30'16" | 16:9 | 2022)
Flight Through Eternity - An overview of Season 2. (46'10" | 16:9 | 2022)
The Lost Twelve Seconds - Twelve seconds from the fourth episode are still missing, excised by overseas censors prior to recovery of the print. This short item uses an off-air audio recording and the original script to place the cut material in context within the story. (1'05" | 4:3 | 2007)
Restoration Featurette - A featurette showing 'before and after' examples of techniques used during the restoration. (4'53" | 4:3 | 2008)
Coming Soon: Galaxy 4 - A trailer for the opening story of Season 3.
Trails and Continuity
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Missing Bonus Features[]

This is a list of Bonus Features available on the original DVD releases but not ported over to this Blu-ray release.

Original Coming Soon Trailers:[]

Planet of Giants[]

The Lambert Tapes - The Doctor

The Dalek Invasion of Earth[]

Blue Peter - Dalek Cakes
40th Anniversary Celebration

The Romans[]

Girls! Girls! Girls! The 1960s

The Web Planet[]

Episode 6 - Spanish Soundtrack

The Space Museum[]

My Grandfather, The Doctor
A Holiday for The Doctor

The Chase[]

Cusick in Cardiff
Shawcraft: The Original Monster Makers
Follow That Dalek

The Time Meddler[]

Verity Lambert Obituary
Verity Lambert Photo Gallery
Stripped For Action: The First Doctor