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Third Doctor

ISBN: 9397810184992

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Rating: PG

Two classic Doctor Who adventures set on the planet of Peladon, starring Jon Pertwee as the Third Doctor, with Katy Manning as his companion in the first story and Elisabeth Sladen in the second.

The Curse of Peladon

Taking a test flight in the TARDIS, the Doctor and Jo make an inelegant landing on the planet Peladon. When they are mistaken for representatives from Earth, the Doctor soon finds himself chairing the committee of alien delegates assessing Peladon's petition to join the Galactic Federation. When one of the King's advisors is killed, the High Priest fears the ancient Curse of Aggedor is at work, but the Doctor suspects his old enemies the Ice Warriors are to blame. Can the Doctor and Jo uncover the identity of the saboteurs before a major diplomatic incident plunges them into war?

Extras:
Audio Commentary by Katy Manning (Jo Grant), producer Barry Letts, script editor Terrance Dicks, and production assistant Chris D'Oyly-John, moderated by Toby Hadoke
The Peladon Saga — Part One "Making Of" documentary focusing on how the socio-economic climate influenced the stories (23 mins)
Warriors of Mars Brief history of the Ice Warriors in Doctor Who (15 mins)
Jon and Katy A look back at one of the most fondly remembered Doctor/companion pairings in the show's history (7 mins)
Storyboard comparison Visual effects designer Ian Scoone's hand-drawn storyboards are compared to the final version of the opening sequence (2 mins)
Photo Gallery (7 mins)
Production Note Option
PDF materials (DVD-Rom — PC/Mac): Radio Times Listings
Digitally remastered pictures and sound quality

Originally transmitted January 29 – February 19, 1972

The Monster of Peladon

When the TARDIS lands 50 years after its first visit to Peladon, the Doctor and Sarah Jane discover a troubled planet ruled by the late king's daughter. Peladon is at the center of a war — and the Galactic Federation desperately needs a mineral found in the mines. But why is the ghost of Aggedor killing miners, and why can't everyone be trusted? Queen Thalira needs the Doctor's help to find out.

Extras:
Audio Commentary by Nina Thomas (Queen Thalira), Donald Gee (Eckersley), Ralph Watson (Ettis), Stuart Fell (Alpha Centauri), producer Barry Letts and script editor Terrance Dicks, moderated by Toby Hadoke
Fan Commentary For Episode 4 only, with Rob Shearman, Mark Aldridge, Kate Du-Rose, and Philip Newman
The Peladon Saga — Part 2 "Making Of" documentary focusing on characters and monsters (22 mins)
Deleted Scene Recreated from a surviving audio recording (2 mins)
Where Are They Now? David Jacobs interviews Ysanne Churchman, who voted Alpha Centauri (2 mins)
On Target — Terrance Dicks Celebration of his many Doctor Who novelizations (21 mins)
Photo Gallery (8 mins)
Production Note Option
PDF materials (DVD-Rom, PC/Mac): Radio Times Listings, BBC Enterprises sales literature and a studio floor plan
Digitally remastered pictures and sound quality

Originally transmitted March 23 – April 27, 1974

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