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Who and the Daleks - (Target Reprint)
BBC Books
By David Whitaker - Introduction by Neil Gaiman
1st Doctor
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Released:
7th July 2011
The mysterious
Doctor and his granddaughter Susan are joined by unwilling adventurers Ian
Chesterton and Barbara Wright in an epic struggle for survival on an alien
planet
In a vast metal city they disc over the survivors of a terrible nuclear war –
the Daleks. Held captive in the deepest levels of the city, can the Doctor and
his new companions stop the Daleks’ plan to totally exterminate their mortal
enemies, the peace-loving Thals? More importantly, even if they can escape from
the Daleks, will Ian and Barbara ever see their home planet Earth again?
This novel is based on the second Doctor Who story which was originally
broadcast from 21 December 1963 – 1 February 1964. Featuring the First Doctor as
played by William Hartnell, and his companions Susan, Ian and Barbara.
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Who and the Crusaders - (Target Reprint)
BBC Books
By David Whitaker - Introduction by Charlie Higson
1st Doctor
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Released:
7th July 2011
Arriving in the Holy
Land in the middle of the Third Crusade, the Doctor and his companions run
straight into trouble. The Doctor and Vicki befriend Richard the Lionheart, but
must survive the cut-throat politics of the English court. Even with the king on
their side, they find they have made powerful enemies.
Looking for Barbara, Ian is ambushed – staked out in the sand and daubed with
honey so that the ants will eat him. With Ian unable to help, Barbara is
captured by the cruel warlord El Akir. Even if Ian escapes and rescues her, will
they ever see the Doctor, Vicki and the TARDIS again?
This novel is based on a Doctor Who story which was originally broadcast from 27
March – 17 April 1965. Featuring the First Doctor as played by William Hartnell,
and his companions Ian, Barbara, and Vicki.
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Who and the Cybermen - (Target Reprint)
BBC Books
By Gerry Davis - Introduction by Gareth Roberts
2nd Doctor
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Released:
7th July 2011
In 2070, the Earth’s
weather is controlled from a base on the moon. But when the Doctor and his
friends arrive, all is not well. They discover unexplained drops of air
pressure, minor problems with the weather control systems, and an outbreak of a
mysterious plague.
With Jamie injured, and members of the crew going missing, the Doctor realises
that the moonbase is under attack. Some malevolent force is infecting the crew
and sabotaging the systems as a prelude to an invasion of Earth. And the Doctor
thinks he knows who is behind it: the Cybermen.
This novel is based on ‘The Moonbase’, a Doctor Who story which was
originally broadcast from 11 February–4 March 1967. Featuring the Second Doctor
as played by Patrick Troughton, and his companions Polly, Ben and Jamie.
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Who and the Abominable Snowmen - (Target Reprint)
BBC Books
By Terrance Dicks - Introduction by Stephen Baxter
2nd Doctor
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Released:
7th July 2011
The Doctor
has been to Det-Sen Monastery before, and expects the welcome of a life time.
But the monastery is a very different place from when the Doctor last came.
Fearing at attack at any moment by the legendary Yeti, the monks are prepared to
defend themselves, and see the Doctor as a threat.
The Doctor and his friends join forces with Travers, an English explorer out to
prove the existence of the elusive abominable snowmen. But they soon discover
that these Yeti are not the timid animals that Travers seeks. They are the
unstoppable servants of an alien Intelligence.
This novel is based on a Doctor Who story which was originally broadcast from 30
September – 4 November 1967. Featuring the Second Doctor as played by Patrick
Troughton, and his companions Jamie and Victoria.
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Who and the Auton Invasion - (Target Reprint)
BBC Books
By Terrance Dicks - Introduction by Russell T. Davies
3rd Doctor
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Released:
7th July 2011
Put on trial by the
Time Lords, and found guilty of interfering in the affairs of other worlds, the
Doctor is exiled to Earth in the 20th century, his appearance once again
changed. His arrival coincides with a meteorite shower. But t hese are no
ordinary meteorites.
The Nestene Consciousness has begun its first attempt to invade Earth using
killer Autons and deadly shop window dummies. Only the Doctor and UNIT can stop
the attack. But the Doctor is recovering in hospital, and his old friend the
Brigadier doesn’t even recognise him. Can the Doctor recover and win UNIT’s
trust before the invasion begins?
This novel is based on ‘Spearhead from Space’, a Doctor Who story which was
originally broadcast from 3 – 24 January 1970. Featuring the Third Doctor as
played by Jon Pertwee, and his companion Liz Shaw and the UNIT organisation
commanded by Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart.
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Who and the Cave Monsters - (Target Reprint)
BBC Books
By Malcolm Hulke - Introduction by Terrance Dicks
3rd Doctor
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Released:
7th July 2011
UNIT are
called in to investigate security at a secret research centre buried under
Wenley Moor. Unknown to the Doctor and his colleagues, the work at the centre
has woken a group of Silurians – intelligent reptiles that used to be the
dominant life form on Earth in prehistoric times.
Now they have woken, the Silurians are appalled to find ‘their’ planet populated
by upstart apes. The Doctor hopes to negotiate a peace deal, but there are those
on both sides who cannot bear the thought of humans and Silurians living
together. As UNIT soldiers enters the cave systems, and the Silurians unleash a
deadly plague that could wipe out the human race, the battle for planet Earth
begins.
This novel is based on ‘The Silurians’, a Doctor Who story which was originally
broadcast from 31 January – 14 March 1970. Featuring the Third Doctor as played
by Jon Pertwee, and his companion Liz Shaw and the UNIT organisation commanded
by Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart.
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 Paradise
Towers
BBC DVD / 2|Entertain
7th Doctor
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Released:
18th
July
2011
Mel
wants to go swimming and, as the TARDIS pool has been jettisoned due to a leak,
Paradise Towers seems to fit the bill. However, when she and the Doctor arrive,
instead of the bright squares and charming cloisters the brochure promised, they
find dark, rat-infested corridors full of uncontrollable cleaning machines,
undisciplined street gangs and over-worked and belligerent caretakers. Some of
the residents seem to be disappearing in mysterious circumstances, too.
What has caused such terrible decay? How could such perfect accommodation have
become so rundown and dangerous? And why do the street-wise Kangs, apathetic
caretakers, sinister Rezzies and Pex – the self-appointed warrior who puts the
world of Paradise Towers to rights – all fear whatever terrible force dwells in
the basement? Only the unpredictable Chief Caretaker knows what is down there –
and the real secret behind the disappearances…
Special Features:
• Commentary – with actress Judy Cornwell, writer Stephen Wyatt, special
sounds supervisor Dick Mills and moderated by Mark Ayres.
• Horror on the High Rise – Doctor Who composer Mark Ayres presents a
look at the making of Paradise Towers. With actors Richard Briers, Howard Cooke
and Catherine Cusack, writer Stephen Wyatt, script editor Andrew Cartmel,
original score composer David Snell and replacement score composer Keff
McCulloch.
• Deleted and Extended Scenes – deleted and extended scenes from the
first edit of the story.
• Continuity – continuity announcements from the story’s original
transmission.
• Girls! Girls! Girls! – The Eighties – three actresses who played
companions in the 1980s – Sophie Aldred, Janet Fielding and Sarah Sutton –
discuss the trials and tribulations of being a Doctor Who girl. Introduced by
Peter Purves.
• Casting Sylvester – Jigsaw producer Clive Doig explains his
relationship with Sylvester McCoy and his role in the actor’s casting as the
Seventh Doctor.
• Photo Gallery – production, design and publicity photos from the story.
• Coming Soon – a trailer for a forthcoming DVD release.
• Radio Times Listings in Adobe PDF format.
• Programme subtitles.
• Subtitle Production Notes.
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The
Gunfighters
Region 1 (USA / Canada)
BBC DVD / 2|Entertain
1st Doctor
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Released:
12th
July 2011
Tombstone, Arizona, 1881. The air is filled with the sounds of shooting,
cussing, and toe-tapping tunes knocked out on the battered piano at the Last
Chance Saloon. And then there is something less familiar: the wheezing, groaning
sound of a Police Box materializing.
The Doctor and his companions aren't the only newcomers in town. The Clanton
brothers have ridden in to settle a grudge with Doc Holliday, the notorious
gambler, drinker, and dentist. In the Wild West, tempers are short, guns are
swift, and a moment's hesitation on the draw can mean death.
Special Features:
• Audio Commentary
• The End of the Line
• Tomorrow's Times
• Photo Gallery
• PDF materials: Radio Times Listings
• Production Notes Subtitle Option
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The
Awakening
Region 1 (USA / Canada)
BBC DVD / 2|Entertain
5th Doctor
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Released:
12th
July 2011
Little
Hodcombe, 1984. The Doctor, Tegan and Turlough arrive in a small English
village, looking forward to spending some time with Tegan .js"
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- Tegan's grandfather is missing and the locals are reenacting dangerous war
games from 1643.
With the past mixed up with the present, can the Doctor stop the games before an
evil entity hidden in the village church awakens?
Special Features:
• Audio Commentary
• Return to Little Hodcombe
• Making the Malus
• Now and Then
• Extended and deleted scene s
• The Golden Egg Awards
• Photo Gallery (8 mins)
• PDF materials: Radio Times Listings
• Production Note Subtitles
• Digitally remastered picture and sound quality
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 The
Eye
of the Jungle
BBC Audio / AudioGO
11th Doctor
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Released:
7th July 2011
The 11th Doctor, Amy
and Rory find themselves embroiled in an adventure in the Amazon Rainforest, in
this exciting original story.
It’s the early 1800s, and a pioneering naturalist is keen to capture a jaguar
for London’s new zoological gardens. But soon the hunter has become the hunted,
and a far higher grade of species has plans to prey on the human race...
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- The Companion Chronicles - Tales From The Vault
Big Finish Productions
Grace Holloway, Chang Lee, Jo Grant, Zoe Heriot, Steven Taylor,
Romana I
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Released:
31st July 2011
Welcome to The Vault – jokingly known as 'The Museum of Terrors' – a high
security establishment where UNIT keeps all of its alien artifacts.
New recruit Warrant Officer Charlie Sato is given a guided tour by Captain Ruth
Matheson, and the archive reveals some dark secrets. An army jacket, a painting,
crystal and a wax cylinder all hold a grave significance, and their stories are
told by the Doctor's companions: Steven Taylor, Zoe Heriot, Jo Grant and Romana…
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