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#28: The Claws Of Axos

Release date - April 2005



Back cover info:
"A mysterious object approaches Earth, alerting the Doctor and UNIT that they face another possible threat from outer space. Are the gold-skinned aliens who claim to bring great gifts to humanity as peaceful and benevolent as they first appear? And why is the Doctor's arch-enemy the Master on board their spaceship...?"

Special features:
  • Commentary with Katy Manning (Jo Grant), Richard Franklin (Mike Yates) and Barry Letts (Producer)
  • Subtitle Information Text
  • Behind The Scenes (dur. 27.00) - A selection of studio material from the making of this story, including footage that was cut from the finished programme, with optional information subtitles
  • Now and Then (dur. 6.34) - A look back at the Dungeness locations used for this story, contrasting them with how they appear today
  • Reverse Standards Conversion (10.10) - Documentary looking at the restoration of this story for DVD
  • Directing The Claws Of Axos (dur. 14.44) - Interview with director Michael Ferguson
  • Photo Gallery

The story was later re-released as a 2-disc Special Edition

Release date October 2012



Back cover info:
"When a damaged spaceship containing beautiful humanoid creatures called Axons lands on Earth, the Doctor, Jo and UNIT are sent to investigate. In return for their help, the Axons offer the gift of Axonite, which would end world famine.

It all appears too good to be true — so what secrets are the Axons hiding on board their ship? And why is the Doctor's old enemy the Master involved?"


Special features:
Disc 1
  • Original release commentary with Katy Manning (Jo Grant), Richard Franklin (Mike Yates) and Barry Letts (producer)
  • Subtitle Information Text
  • Deleted And Extended Scenes (dur. 27.00) - Behind the scenes material from the original release

Disc 2
  • Axon Stations! (dur. 26.39) – The making of The Claws Of Axos
  • Now & Then (dur. 6.35) – A look at the locations used in ‘The Claws of Axos’, contrasting how they appeared in 1971 with how they are now
  • Directing Who (dur. 14.44) – Director Michael Ferguson recalls his work on ‘The Claws of Axos’
  • Studio Recording (dur. 72.50) – the entirety of the earliest surviving Doctor Who studio recording, presented 'as is', complete with studio chatter, recording breaks and VT run-ups
  • Living with Levene (dur. 35.09) – comedian Toby Hadoke spends a weekend in the company of the enigmatic John Levene, the actor who brought the character of Sgt Benton to life
  • Coming Soon Trailer: The Legacy Box (2.15)
  • Photo Gallery
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