Kamelion Tales - DVD

Bringing together two stories featuring the Fifth Doctor's short-lived robotic shape-shifter Kamelion, this boxset features medieval derring do in the court of King John in 'The King's Demons' and sweaty volcanic action on Sarn, the 'Planet of Fire'. This was the second release to feature an optional experimental director's cut of the story, drastically reducing its length in order to try to bring a more modern sense of pace to the story...

Disc Contents:

The King's Demons

• Two episodes with mono audio.

• Commentary 1 - with actors Peter Davison and Isla Blair, script editor Eric Saward.
• Commentary 2 - bonus commentary with director Tony Virgo on episode one only.

• Kamelion - Metal Man - (dur. 13' 52") - this documentary looks at the short history of the Doctor's robotic companion. With actors Peter Davison and Nicola Bryant, script editor Eric Saward and Kamelion co-creator Chris Padmore.

• Magna Carta (dur. 22' 20) - In the story, the Master tries to alter history by preventing the signing of the Magna Carta. But what exactly is the Magna Carta and what is its relevance both throughout history and to our lives today? With Dr. Conrad Leyser, Dr. Richard Goddard and Michael McManus. Narrated by Sara Griffiths.

• Isolated Score - option to watch the story with the music soundtrack only.

Planet of Fire - Disc 1

• Four episodes with mono audio.

• Commentary with actors Peter Davison, Nicola Bryant and Mark Strickson, director Fiona Cumming.

• The Flames of Sarn (dur. 25' 36") - cast and crew recall the production of 'Planet of Fire'. With actors Peter Davison, Nicola Bryant, Mark Strickson, director Fiona Cumming, designer Malcolm Thornton, film cameraman John Walker. Narrated by Simon Ockendon.

• Return to the Planet of Fire (dur. 12' 35") - director Fiona Cumming and designer Malcolm Thornton return to Lanzarote to revisit some of the locations used during filming of the story. Narrated by Simon Ockendon.

• Designs on Sarn (dur. 5' 00") - designer Malcolm Thornton talks about his inspirations for the production design of 'Planet of Fire'.

• Alternate Edits, Deleted and Extended Scenes (dur. 15' 23")

• Continuity (dur. 1' 34") - BBC1 continuity announcements from the story's original transmission.

• Isolated Score - option to watch the story with the music soundtrack only.

• Easter Egg no.1 (dur. 0' 28") - BBC VT clock for each episode.

• Easter Egg no.2 (dur. 1' 50") - factoids about 'Planet of Fire'.

Planet of Fire - Disc 2

This disc contains a Special Edition of 'Planet of Fire', recut by the director into 16:9 and featuring previously unseen material, with new visual effects and a Dolby Digital 5.1 or optional stereo soundtrack.

• Planet of Fire - Special Edition (dur. 66' 20") - option to choose between 5.1 (default) and stereo soundtrack.

• Optional Introduction (dur. 1' 23") - an introduction to the Special Edition from director Fiona Cumming.

• Calling the Shots (dur. 7' 46") - behind the scenes during the production of 'Planet of Fire'. With actors Peter Davison, Mark Strickson, Nicola Bryant, director Fiona Cumming, designer Malcolm Thornton. Narrated by Simon Ockendon.

• Remembering Anthony Ainley (dur. 12' 34") - A retrospective of the life and career of actor Anthony Ainley. Featuring Ainley himself during a convention appearance, with comment from actors Peter Davison, Nicola Bryant, Mark Strickson, director Fiona Cumming, designer Malcolm Thornton and film cameraman John Walker. Narrated by Simon Ockendon.

• Plus of course the usual PDF materials, Coming Soon trailer, Programme Subtitles, Subtitle Production Notes and Photo Galleries.