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Doctor Who: Spearhead from Space (TV) (1970)
The First Adventure for Jon PertweeDirector: Derek Martinus
Year of Copyright: 1969
Year of Production: 1969
OVERALL: R2-
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Extras:Episodes (Play All - 97:09):
- "Episode 1" (23:43)
- "Episode 2" (24:25)
- "Episode 3" (24:20)
- "Episode 4" (24:41)
Actor Commentary with actor Nicholas Courtney and actress Caroline John (2001)
On Screen Production Notes
UNIT Recruitment Film
Trailers
Photo Gallery
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:A PAL > NTSC transfer.
Thanks to Rewind User Richard Lewis for confirming that even though Warner Bros distribute this title, the disc case is an Amaray.
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Extras:Episodes (Play All - 97:09):
- "Episode 1" (23:43)
- "Episode 2" (24:25)
- "Episode 3" (24:20)
- "Episode 4" (24:41)
(1.) Audio commentary with script editor Terrance Dicks and producer Derrick Sherwin (2011)
(2.) Audio Commentary with actor Nicholas Courtney and actress Caroline John (2001)
Info Text
"Down to Earth: Filming Spearhead from Space" featurette (22:41)
UNIT Recruitment Film (4:50)
"Regenerations: From Black And White To Colour" featurette (18:43)
Photo Gallery (3:52)
Trailers (1:41)
Coming Soon: Frontios (1:02)
"PDF Materials" DVD-ROM content:
- Radio Times Listings -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:A PAL > NTSC transfer.
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Extras:Episodes (Play All - 97:09):
- "Episode 1" (23:43)
- "Episode 2" (24:25)
- "Episode 3" (24:20)
- "Episode 4" (24:41)
(1.) Audio commentary with script editor Terrance Dicks and producer Derrick Sherwin (2011)
(2.) Audio Commentary with actor Nicholas Courtney and actress Caroline John (2001)
"Down to Earth: Filming Spearhead from Space" featurette (22:41)
UNIT Recruitment Film (4:50)
"Regenerations: From Black And White To Colour" featurette (18:43)
Photo Gallery (3:52)
Trailers (1:41)
Info Text
"PDF Materials" DVD-ROM content:
-Radio Times Listings
"Coming Soon: Frontios" promo (1:02) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Easter eggs:On the main menu highlight '"Play All", click left and the Doctor Who logo in the top upper left will highlight green. You can then access Unused opening title sequence (0:46)
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Extras:Episodes (Play All - 97:09):
- "Episode 1" (23:43)
- "Episode 2" (24:25)
- "Episode 3" (24:20)
- "Episode 4" (24:41)
Actor Commentary with actor Nicholas Courtney and actress Caroline John (with subtitles) (2001)
On Screen Production Notes
UNIT Recruitment Film
Trailers
Photo Gallery -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Easter eggs:Highlight the Play All entry on the Main Menu & press Left to highlight the Dr Who logo. Then press Enter for some test footage of the title sequence
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Extras:Episodes (Play All - 97:09):
- "Episode 1" (23:43)
- "Episode 2" (24:25)
- "Episode 3" (24:20)
- "Episode 4" (24:41)
Actor Commentary with actor Nicholas Courtney and actress Caroline John (with subtitles) (2001)
On Screen Production Notes
UNIT Recruitment Film
Trailers
Photo Gallery -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:9397810050990
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Easter eggs:Highlight the Play All entry on the Main Menu & press Left to highlight the Dr Who logo. Then press Enter for some test footage of the title sequence
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OVERALL: R2
The UK SE releases for the best set of extras and for having a native PAL transfer.
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CUTS:
- R1 The Jon Pertwee Years 1970-74 America- Warner Home Video - No cuts (97:09 PAL > NTSC)
- R1 The Jon Pertwee Years 1970-74 America- Warner Home Video - No cuts (97:09 PAL > NTSC)
- R2 The Jon Pertwee Years 1970-74 United Kingdom- 2 entertain Video - No cuts (97:09 PAL)
- R2 The Jon Pertwee Years 1970-74 United Kingdom- BBC - No cuts (97:09 PAL)
- R4 The Jon Pertwee Years 1970-74 Australia- Roadshow Home Entertainment - No cuts (97:09 PAL)
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Comparison added by Adrian_Busby on 26/07/01
Comparison last updated by Rick_Curzon on 08/11/22UPDATE LOG:
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08/11/22: Added TV to the title.
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