Time and the Rani

Region 2

Commentary

Commentary by Sylvester McCoy (The Doctor), Bonnie Langford (Mel), Pip and Jane Baker (Writers).

The Last Chance Saloon

Cast and crew reflect on working at a critical time when Doctor Who was given its last chance. With actors Sylvester McCoy and Kate O'Mara, producer John Nathan-Turner, director Andrew Morgan, script editor Andrew Cartmel, writers Pip and Jane Baker, BBC Head of Series & Serials Jonathan Powell and graphic designer Oliver Elmes. Writer: Nev Fountain; Narrator: Richard Heffer; Interviewers: Steve Broster, James Goss, Bill Baggs; Camera: Mark Gill, Robert Fairclough, John Kelly, Geoff Evans; Production Assistant: Stella Broster; Colourist: Jonathan Wood; Consultant: Andrew Pixley; Executive Producer: Dan Hall; Producer: Ed Stradling. (28'40" | 16:9 | 2009)

7D FX

An examination of the visual effects used throughout the story. With visual effects designer Colin Mapson, visual effects assistant Mike Tucker and video effects designer Dave Chapman. Interviewer: ; Photographic Research: Derek Handley, Ralph Montagu; Music: Keff McCulloch; Special Sounds: Dick Mills; Thanks To: Mike Tucker, Alan Hayes, Alys Hayes; Colourist: Jonathan Wood; Executive Producer: Dan Hall; Producer: John Kelly. (11'23" | 16:9 | 2010)

Helter-Skelter

Graphic designer Oliver Elmes and animator Gareth Edwards talk about how they created the first CGI title sequence in Doctor Who's history. Camera: Mark Gill, Steve Broster; Footage & Stills Courtesy Of: BBC Television, Gareth Edwards; Colourist: Jonathan Wood; Executive Producer: Dan Hall; Producer: Ed Stradling. (9'18" | 16:9 | 2009)

Lakertya

Writers Pip and Jane Baker talk about their original vision for the lush forest planet Lakertya and director Andrew Morgan explains why he ended up shooting it in a desolate quarry instead... (2'05" | 16:9 | 2009)

Hot Gossip

Kate O'Mara recalls the fun of working with gossiping friends. With Sylvester McCoy and Andrew Morgan. (2'29" | 16:9 | 2009)

On Location

BBC Breakfast Time's reporter Guy Michelmore visits the production during location filming for the story's exterior scenes and talks to John Nathan-Turner, Sylvester McCoy, Bonnie Langford and Kate O'Mara. (4'07" | 4:3 | 1987)

Blue Peter

Janet Ellis welcomes newly appointed Doctor Who Sylvester McCoy to the Blue Peter studio. (1'23" | 4:3 | 1987)

PDF Materials

Episode listings for this story from the BBC magazine Radio Times in PDF format.

Production Information Subtitles

Text commentary by Stephen James Walker providing cast details, script development and other information related to the production of this story.

Photo Gallery

A selection of rare and previously unpublished photographs from the recording of this story. Music Suite: Keff McCulloch. Editor: Derek Handley. (08'17" | 4:3 | 2010)

Coming Soon

A preview of Revisitations 1. The trailer for this story is available on Revenge of the Cybermen / Silver Nemesis. (2'09" | 4:3 | 2010)

Easter Eggs

1. Alternative Regeneration Sequence. Go to the Special Features menu, highlight '7D FX' and click left to highlight the hidden Doctor Who logo. (0'36" | 4:3 | 1987)
2. Eye-Sore. Go to the second Special Features menu, highlight 'Blue Peter' and click right to highlight the hidden Doctor Who logo. (1'41 | 16:9 | 2009)
3. The Name'sh McCoy, Shylveshter McCoy. Go to the second Special Features menu, highlight 'PDF Materials' and click left to highlight the hidden Doctor Who logo. (1'15" | 16:9 | 2009)