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Doctor Who: The Complete First Series |  | Actors: Billie Piper, Christopher Eccleston, Camille Coduri, Noel Clarke, John Barrowman
Studio: Sci-Fi Channel, The
Category: DVD
List Price: $79.98
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Rating:  261 reviews
Sales Rank: 3132
Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Region: 1
Discs: 5
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 5
Running Time: 585 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.5 x 0.7
MPN: WARDE2501D
UPC: 794051250124
EAN: 0794051250124
ASIN: B000E41MS6
Theatrical Release Date: January 1, 2005
Release Date: July 4, 2006
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The venerable science fiction program Doctor Who returned to British televisions in 2005 after a 15-year absence and delighted the majority of fans and critics with its adherence to the adventure and charm of the original series while making admissions for a new generation of viewers (hipper editing and score, CGI effects). Thirteen episodes were generated, all starring Christopher Eccleston as the ninth Doctor and pop-singer-turned-actress Billie Piper as his companion Rose; acclaimed writer/producer Russell T. Davies (Touching Evil, Queer as Folk) oversaw the show as chief writer and executive producer. The new series proved so popular that the BBC agreed to revive the program for second and third seasons--though without Eccleston, who has since been replaced by David Tennant. This six-disc set comes with all 13 episodes plus the battery of supplemental features now customary to all Doctor Who DVD releases. Eccleston is very engaging in the title role, bringing a manic curiosity tempered by occasional bouts of gravity (which befit a personality with a long and dramatic a lifespan as the Doctor's) that hew closely to the (arguably) most popular Doctor, Tom Baker. Piper is equally adept as department store clerk Rose--she's afforded more of a back story than most of the Doctor's sidekicks have received in the past, and she more than handles her own alongside Eccleston. Highlights among the 13 episodes include the season opener, "Rose" (which sees the return of an old foe, the Autons, and their controlling force, the Nestene Consciousness); the revamped Daleks in "Dalek" and the two-parter "Bad Wolf" and "The Parting of the Ways"; a trip to Victorian England to aid Charles Dickens in "The Unquiet Dead," and of course, the arrival of the tenth Doctor at the conclusion of the action-packed "Parting of the Ways." The episodes strike the right blend of quirk, excitement, and imagination, thanks largely to the engaging performances and the guidance of Davies, whose admiration for the show and its history is evident throughout. Supplemental features--and there are many--including commentary on all 13 episodes by members of the cast and crew, including Piper and Davies; numerous making-of featurettes, including a profile of Davies; a video diary by Piper; an interview with Eccleston, and best of all, a glimpse at the 60-minute Christmas special, "The Christmas Invasion," which picks up where the series concludes. Who fans won't be disappointed. --Paul Gaita
Product Description
Christopher Eccleston's Doctor is wise and funny cheeky and brave. An alien and a loner his detached logic gives him a vital edge when the world's in danger. But when it comes to human relationships he can be found wanting. That's why he needs Rose. From the moment they meet the Doctor and Rose understand and complement each other. As they travel together through time encountering new adversaries the Doctor shows her things beyond imagination.Running Time: 585 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS UPC: 794051250124 Manufacturer No: E2501
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 GREAT!!!!!! February 14, 2010
Wired Wrong
I know this might start a flame war, but I honestly have to say I feel Doctor Who. Like the most recent Star Trek movie does a good job of trying to push what Scifi can do, much like one might say for the series Firefly or any number of other Media. But in all honestly I love this guy, great stories great subjects. Deep thought provoking plot, as well as any number of other corks that draw you into a very well developed character. Also the fact they have managed to find a way to replace the doctor with new actors and some how allow them to make the part there own well developing a character many people love all over again. Is one of the most wonderful parts of the series, I would also like to add that, David Tennant the 10/11th Doctor depending on what geek or Scifi fan who knows the series you ask will be greatly missed. I would also like to say that the change up between the doctor in the first series and the ones that followed it was every hard for many to except David Tennant at first but as the story went on we now will miss him. Also Doctor Who does a good job at showing the good in humanity as a whole through out the series, if any alien from any Science fiction were to get a reward for being most human. I think the Doctor would surely win it, I would also like to add that the show as a whole is very moving. So moving even that it could sometimes even make a grown man cry.
Great series - but too expensive on Amazon February 14, 2010
S. Lukachevich (CT)
This is a great series, I can't wait to see the new one. Suggestion to all.. If you want to purchase ALL complete series from 1-4 go to EBAY. I got all 1-4 complete series for $81.99!!!
Brand new, sealed boxes...Good luck..
Season 1 - Dr Who February 14, 2010
S. KILLAM (KIRKLAND, WA, US)
Excellent... that sums it up completely. LOVE Dr. Who Series (New Series) - Looking forward to getting all the seasons on DVD !
 "Run for your life!" February 11, 2010
Darth Korihor (Louisiana)
The Doctor! This season of Doctor who was mostly meant to re-introduce the series and present the concept of the Time Lord regeneration. It allowed us to get to know a 'fantastic' Doctor in the form of Chris Eccleton, and then had him regenerate into David Tennant. While I personally feel that Tennant was the best Doctor ever, I've got to say that I still loved Eccleton's Doctor. Fresh from the Time War and seeing the universe through the eyes of Rose Tyler, this series of Doctor Who showed us great things. A perfect buy for any fan of the Doctor.
New Doctor Who February 10, 2010
Annikaya (Michigan, USA)
I was never a Doctor Who fan, thinking it was obscure, British, and old. However, I decided to give it a shot and started watching Doctor Who, beginning with this season here. I was hooked! The first episode seems a little silly but after that things pick up quickly. You don't have to know anything about Doctor Who to start watching, since the show was off the air for awhile and it was put back on the air with the idea of catching a whole new audience. However, if you do know about Doctor Who, it's really fun to see old friends and species that reappear. Anyway, as an American girl who had never watched Doctor Who before, I went from watching this one season to watching all of the recent stuff and then going back to watch the old stuff too. I would definitely recommend this show, and this season in particular, to anyone interested in a deep, thought-provoking, adventure-filled ride!
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