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When the Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) and Ace (Sophie Aldred) arrive at a secret military base during Word War II, they discover that a centuries-old Viking curse is bringing terror to its inhabitants. As hideous vampires rise from the sea and Russian commandoes begin to close in, they are confronted not only with a mystery from the distant past, but also a terrifying vision of mankind's future... - Director:
- Nicholas Mallet
- Cast:
- Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred, Dinsdale Landen
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Making a forced materialisation on Chloris, the Doctor (Tom Baker), Romana (Lalla Ward) and K9 (voice of David Brierly) become embroiled in the political machinations of its ruler, the Lady Adrasta (Myra Frances). The lush vegetation of the planet's surface hides a ragtag group of bandits, a giant eggshell, man-eating Wolfweeds and, within the depths of an old mining pit, something very large has a terrible secret which threatens the destruction of Chloris itself... - Director:
- Christopher Barry
- Cast:
- Tom Baker, David Brierly, Lalla Ward
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Arriving in a devasted London in the middle of the 21st Century, the Doctor, Ian, Barbara and Susan discover that the Daleks have invaded Earth. Will the human race be enslaved by the evil Daleks, or can the Doctor stop their audacious plans and save mankind from extermination...?
- Director:
- Richard Martin
- Cast:
- William Hartnell, Carol Ann Ford, William Russell
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The Doctors embark on their greatest adventure in this 50th Anniversary Special: in 2013, something terrible is awakening in London's National Gallery; in 1562, a murderous plot is afoot in Elizabethan England; and somewhere in space an ancient battle reaches its devastating conclusion. All of reality is at stake as the Doctor's own dangerous past comes back to haunt him. PLEASE NOTE THIS INCLUDES BOTH 2D AND 3D VERSION. - Director:
- Nick Hurran
- Cast:
- Matt Smith, Nicholas Briggs, John Guilor
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Gallifrey. Planet of the Time Lords. The Doctor (Tom Baker) has finally come home, but not by choice. Summoned by a vision from The Matrix, he is drawn into web of political intrigue and assassination. Nothing is quite what it seems, ant in the shadows lurks his oldest and deadliest enemy.
- Director:
- David Maloney
- Cast:
- Helen Blatch, Tom Baker, Angus Mackay
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Evacuated to a house in Dorset from war-torn London, Madge Arwell and her two children, Lily and Cyril, are greeted by a madcap caretaker whose mysterious Christmas gift leads them into a magical wintry world.
- Director:
- Farren Blackburn
- Cast:
- Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill
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Dulkis: planet of harmony and enlightenment. Home to the peaceful Dulcians. An oasis of calm in the cosmos - and completely defenceless. The Doctor, Jamie and Zoe arrive to find Dulkis enslaved by the cruel Dominators and their deadly robotic servants, the Quarks. The pacifist Dulcians offer no resistance. Can even the Doctor save a people who are willing collaborators in their own destruction? - Director:
- Morris Barry
- Cast:
- Patrick Troughton, Frazer Hines, Wendy Padbury
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Limited to just 5000, this deluxe box set celebrates one of the most loved Doctors, Tom Baker. Featuring: Exclusive content and memorabilia, beautifully packaged in an individually numbered bespoke Time Capsule. Includes exclusive contributions from Tom Baker himself and an exclusive action figure. Also includes: Exclusive interview with Tom Baker; Letter from Tom Baker introducing the set; Exclusive Tom Baker action figure; Advance DVD release of restored story ‘Terror of the Zygons’ with exclusive artwork; Audiobook and novel with exclusive artwork; Memorabilia art cards and photographic print... - Director:
- Not Available
- Cast:
- Tom Baker
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Someone is taking the Doctor's past selves out of time and space, placing them in a vast wilderness - a battle arena with a sinister tower at its centre. As the various incarnations of the Doctor (Peter Davison) join forces, they learn they are in the Death Zone on their home world of Gallifrey, fighting Daleks, Cybermen, Yeti...and a devious Time Lord traitor who is using the Doctor and his companions to discover the ancient secrets of Rassilon, the first and most powerful ruler of Gallifrey. - Director:
- Peter Moffatt
- Cast:
- Roy Skelton, Peter Davison, John Leeson
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The 'Tardis' lands on an Australian beach in the 21st century. But this is no seaside holiday - within minutes, the Doctor (Patrick Troughton), Jamie (Frazer Hines) and Victoria (Deborah Watling) are under attack. They soon discover that the Doctor bears a startling resemblance to Leader Salamander, a would-be dictator intent on world domination. Before long, the Doctor and his companions are plunged into a dangerous game of espionage, intrigue and deceit as they face off against the enemy of the world... - Director:
- Barry Letts
- Cast:
- Patrick Troughton, Frazer Hines, Deborah Watling
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The End of Time. Part One Christmas Eve, and the Doctor is reunited with Wilf, to face the return of an old enemy. The End of Time. Part Two The Doctor faces the end of his life, as the Master's victory unleashes the greatest terror of all.
- Director:
- Not Available
- Cast:
- David Tennant, Timothy Dalton, Bernard Cribbins
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Although Ace (Sophie Aldred) hates clowns, the Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) decides to take his companion to the Psychic Circus on the planet Segonax. There they find a group of scared performers who live in fear of the sinister and creepy Chief Clown (Ian Reddington). But what is so dangerous about this particular circus, why is there such a small audience and will Ace be able to overcome her fear before it's too late? - Director:
- Alan Wareing
- Cast:
- Sylvester McCoy, Alan Wareing, Sophie Aldred
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The Doctor and UNIT are called in to investigate a series of mysterious deaths at a disused mine in South Wales, where all the victims were found with their skin glowing green... As the Doctor becomes suspicious of the nearby Global Chemicals factory and its mysterious 'Boss', his assistant, Jo Grant, becomes trapped underground - in an abandoned mine infested with deadly giant maggots! - Director:
- Michael E. Briant
- Cast:
- Jon Pertwee, John Dearth, Katy Manning
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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 materialising. 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... - Director:
- Rex Tucker
- Cast:
- William Hartnell, Peter Davison, Peter Purves
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The Doctor (Tom Baker) and Sarah (Elisabeth Sladen) return to Earth, but are plunged into danger as soon as they step from the Tardis. They arrive in a quarry rigged with explosives, and the blast leaves Sarah unconscious in the rubble, a fossilised stone hand in her grip. What strange power does the hand have over Sarah Jane? - Director:
- Lennie Mayne
- Cast:
- Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, Rex Robinson
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