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21/04/2025 BBC Studios UK
Originally aired in 1969, The War Games marked the end of an era for the Second Doctor (Patrick Troughton), following him and his companions Zoe and Jamie as they land in a battlefield that appears to be a World War I military zone-but all is not as it seems. They soon discover that soldiers from different historical periods have been abducted and are being manipulated in a cruel game. As they work to uncover the mystery behind the War Lord and his twisted experiments, the Doctor faces one of his most difficult challenges.
For the first time, these original episodes have been meticulously colourised and enhanced with updated visual effects edited into a new, feature-length experience. This particular release includes the extended 96-minute version, with updated sound and a new score, this version of The War Games offers both fans and newcomers even more ways to watch the much-loved classic story. In addition, the episode will also feature the Second Doctor's never-before-seen regeneration into the Third Doctor (Jon Pertwee), alongside recovered footage not seen since the original broadcast.
This release also includes the original ten episodes in black & white as they were first broadcast, all special features from the previous release, plus brand new special features including:
Audio commentary – Russell T Davies, Frazer Hines, Wendy Padbury, Benjamin Cook, Rich Tipple and Mark Ayres
Model Shots featurette
Model-Making featurette
Chris Hayden Interview with Radio Free Skaro
Full Newly Discovered 16mm Film Footage, "The War Games in Colour" Trailer
Easter Egg: "What a stupid fool YOU are"
Colour Palettes
Concept Art
Photo Gallery
OP: £14.99 (DVD); £19.99 (Blu-Ray); £29.99 (Blu-Ray Steelbook)
Creator: James McFetridge
24/04/2025 Panini Magazines UK
Subscribers received a cover with no wording.
OP: £7.99Creator: James McFetridge
02/03/2020 Koch Media UK
Blu-Ray release
Additional Commentary by Damaris Hayman, Keith Barnfather, David J Howe, Sam Stone and Raven Dane
REF: RTP022.UK.BROP: £16.80
Creator: David Howe
06/03/2017 Koch Media UK
Written by Andrew Lane and Helen Stirling
Produced and directed by Keith Barnfather.
Product description -
During all his years working for the United Nations Intelligence Taskforce (UNIT), steadfast Benton failed in his duty only once. Long ago, while on a seemingly routine delivery run for The Brigadier, he finds himself close to his childhood home where ghosts from his past have never rested easily... Trapped in a nightmare world, where past and present seem as one, will he be lost forever or can he fight his way back to reality? A reality where he is desperately needed!
Wartime has the unique distinction of being the very first independent spin-off from Doctor Who, with John Levene reprising his role from the series as Sergeant John Benton.
This 2 disc special collector’s edition also includes:
- behind-the-scenes material
- a brand new introduction by Katy Manning (Jo Grant) and Producer Keith Barnfather
- ReUNITed - a history of UNIT)
- Jon Pertwee & UNIT Live on Stage - a convention panel featuring Jon Pertwee and the UNIT team
OP: £9.99
Creator: David Howe
08/1991 Silva Screen UK
CD. Re-issue with some additional material.
REF: FILMCD 088OP: £8.99
NM: £7-£10
Creator: David Howe
09/1987 Mark Ayres/Reeltime Pictures UK
A cassette of Mark Ayres' music from the Reeltime Pictures Myth Makers series.
The cassette states that the music was recorded up to August 1987, so an assumed release month of September has been added.
REF: MART-01Creator: David Howe