Friday, March 24, 2023

OUT NOW: 'DOCTOR WHO - THE COLLECTION: SEASON 9'

Composition by Lee Binding for BBC STUDIOS.

It was the classic season that cemented Jon Pertwee's tenure as the Doctor and delivered excellent ratings, its enhanced popularity now turning Doctor Who into a genuine British institution. A 26-episode run effectively launched with the return of classic villains the Daleks after five years away, now seen, finally, in glorious colour for the small screen, in what could truly be considered The Day of the Daleks. Plus, more old favourites back on screen with the reptilian Martians, the Ice Warriors, previously from the Troughton era, and now given a new spin within the super, gothic-edged space saga The Curse of Peladon. Then, more monster mania and underwater excitement, courtesy of the brilliant new underwater enemies The Sea Devils, now in league with the no longer imprisoned the Master (Roger Delgado, better than ever), wanting to regain their world from the human menace at large above the waters. 

And after three such classic adventures that would never be forgotten by viewers, two further interesting tales packed with memorable moments - the first involving the planet of The Mutants, as the Doctor is caught in a future conflict between mankind and the super-evolving Mutts, then, bringing the season to a lively and ambitious close, another battle for the Doctor, his companion Jo Grant (the ever radiant and sexy Katy Manning) and the military men of UNIT against the Master, now determined to awaken the fury of The Time Monster across the known universe.




A great Doctor, and great stories, brilliantly remastered (the surviving NTSC copy of The Curse of Peladon is restored superbly for Blu-ray HD), alongside a wealth of old and new extras, and a treasure chest of archival information, that will keep fans busy for months!

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