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Old 12th April 2017, 05:04 AM
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#59: Box Set
ii) The Romans



Release date - February 2009

Box Info:

"The TARDIS gains a new crew member then travels back in time to Nero's Rome in these two classic adventures starring William Hartnell as the Doctor!"



Back cover info:
"Italy, 64AD. Enjoying a rare holiday with his companions, the Doctor takes Vicki to visit Rome, where he is mistaken for the musician Maximus Pettulian. He finds himself obliged to perform for Nero, or risk incurring the Emperor's wrath...

In his absence, Ian and Barbara have been kidnapped from their villa. Separated and sold into slavery, they face a bleak future. Can they make their escape and find the Doctor before Rome is consumed by fire?"


Special features
  • Commentary with William Russell (Ian Chesterton), Nick Evans (Didius), Barry Jackson (Ascaris) and Christopher Barry (Director), moderated by Toby Hadoke
  • Subtitle Information Text
  • What Has 'The Romans' Ever Done For Us? (dur. 34.00) - The making of the story, looking at both the reality and fantasy behind 'The Romans'
  • Roma Parva (dur. 2.34) - Director Christopher Barry demonstrates the use of a model of the set
  • Dennis Spooner: Wanna Write a Television Series? (dur. 17.48) - A look at writer Dennis Spooner's work on Doctor Who
  • Blue Peter (dur. 7.15) - The team hold a Roman banquet in the studio
  • Girls! Girls! Girls!: The 1960s (dur. 14.41) - An affectionate look back at the sixties Who-Girls
  • Coming Soon Trailer: Attack Of The Cybermen (dur. 1.08)
  • Photo Gallery
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