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UK Mall 1 - Dr Who - An Unearthly Child [1963]
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Manufacturer: 2 Entertain Video
Starring: William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker, Peter Davison
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Audience Rating: Parental Guidance
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 5014503695927
Format: PAL
Label: 2 Entertain Video
Manufacturer: 2 Entertain Video
Number Of Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: 2 Entertain Video
Release Date: 2000-09-04
Running Time: 95
Studio: 2 Entertain Video
Theatrical Release Date: 1975-09-29
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Summary: Beautiful Beginnings
Comment: As a viewer of the latest series of Doctor Who it is great to see how this unique show began.
I saw the very first Doctor Who story back in 1980 when it was repeated on BBC2. It is just as mesmerising now, as it was for me at the age of 9! At the time I'd only seen Tom Baker as Doctor Who and it's great to see that the actor before him was just as good, if not better! These first episodes of Doctor Who set up a format that hasn't changed that much since 1963.
William Hartnell is every bit as dominating on screen as Christopher Eccleston was in 2005. A grumpy and difficult character, as all the best Doctor Who's should be. You can see where Eccleston got his main inspiration.
The plot takes a back seat in the first story. This is about two human abductees getting used to the whole concept of space time travel. The first ever Doctor Who companions Ian and Barbara (William Russell and Jacqueline Hill) play their parts to perfection. These first 3 stories are about developing the relationships between the four lead characters, thrown together they have to learn to work together to survive their frightening adventures. Be it in the distant past or in the far flung future!
It's great to see the very first appearance of the Daleks back in 1963, they are totally unique in the history of British TV and it is no surprise they have been as big a hit in 2005/2006 as they were in the 60's. They are proper scary, and still make me want to scuttle behind the sofa.
It's great to see that the early years of Doctor Who still stand the test of time. This is TV history in the making...
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Summary: promising first story.
Comment: i didn't get the chance to see this doctor who story for quite a while, but i'm glad that i have.
even though the programme took a short time to get going, the soon-to-be regular cast are already settled in their respective characters.
in particular, the casting of william hartnell in his most famous role as the doctor should be noted. his being selected was an inspired choice, as this story proves; the grumpy mood swings, devious behaviour, being stubborn to the last but somehow he is also lovable. hartnell's use of various facial expressions and mysterious air, easily make him a resounding success right to the end in 1966.
of course, the other cast members do very well indeed. unlike the hi-tech nonsense we are now subjected to with the new series( god help us all), these early programmes always made sure that drama and dependable acting counted most of all. indeed, a brilliant performance easily compensated for the low budgets.
a years ago and then on D.V.D, the original pilot episode was released for the first time unedited, even showing retakes along the way. this is a rarity in itself to see behind the scenes footage. there aren't that many differences between the "pilot" and the opening episode that was finally broadcast.
a very good story that gets the series off to a promising start.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Poor
Comment: I am quite surprised that Doctor Who ever took off with this story. The first episode is quite enjoyable but then the story goes downhill. It just isnt very exciting. I nearly fell asleep while first watching. If a fan like me however it should be bought for collection purposes only
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Summary: An Unearthly Start
Comment: If you are a fan of Doctor Who then it would be wise to either view this or have it in your collection. This is the very very fist doctor who story and the first episode is the best one of the lot, for the sole point that it is great seeing the chemistry which continue for years between Ian and Barbara. It is also strange to see William Hartnell as a very harsh and rude old man. After the first episode it looses a bit of momentume but not plot or excitement. The main idea is for the travellers to try and make fire for the stone age people and try to come to terms with what is going on, they do and continue to face the Daleks.This is a story which I advise every Doctor Who fan to watch because it is nice to see how it all began. Well worth the money.
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Summary: A legend is born.
Comment: In 1963, BBC executives took the H.G. Wells theme of a time machine and created a series of (almost) endless possibilities. Such was the strength of this early adventure that a series intended to run for 13 weeks lasted for 26 years.William Hartnell delivers some good lines that introduce the viewer about what he is: an exile from another planet. Of course, being black and white, the picture and sound quality is far from what we expect today, but the acting by William Hartnell is good and no programme of the last ten years has had such a feel of adventure and mystery.
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Beautiful Beginnings
Comment: As a viewer of the latest series of Doctor Who it is great to see how this unique show began.
I saw the very first Doctor Who story back in 1980 when it was repeated on BBC2. It is just as mesmerising now, as it was for me at the age of 9! At the time I'd only seen Tom Baker as Doctor Who and it's great to see that the actor before him was just as good, if not better! These first episodes of Doctor Who set up a format that hasn't changed that much since 1963.
William Hartnell is every bit as dominating on screen as Christopher Eccleston was in 2005. A grumpy and difficult character, as all the best Doctor Who's should be. You can see where Eccleston got his main inspiration.
The plot takes a back seat in the first story. This is about two human abductees getting used to the whole concept of space time travel. The first ever Doctor Who companions Ian and Barbara (William Russell and Jacqueline Hill) play their parts to perfection. These first 3 stories are about developing the relationships between the four lead characters, thrown together they have to learn to work together to survive their frightening adventures. Be it in the distant past or in the far flung future!
It's great to see the very first appearance of the Daleks back in 1963, they are totally unique in the history of British TV and it is no surprise they have been as big a hit in 2005/2006 as they were in the 60's. They are proper scary, and still make me want to scuttle behind the sofa.
It's great to see that the early years of Doctor Who still stand the test of time. This is TV history in the making...
Customer Rating:
Summary: promising first story.
Comment: i didn't get the chance to see this doctor who story for quite a while, but i'm glad that i have.
even though the programme took a short time to get going, the soon-to-be regular cast are already settled in their respective characters.
in particular, the casting of william hartnell in his most famous role as the doctor should be noted. his being selected was an inspired choice, as this story proves; the grumpy mood swings, devious behaviour, being stubborn to the last but somehow he is also lovable. hartnell's use of various facial expressions and mysterious air, easily make him a resounding success right to the end in 1966.
of course, the other cast members do very well indeed. unlike the hi-tech nonsense we are now subjected to with the new series( god help us all), these early programmes always made sure that drama and dependable acting counted most of all. indeed, a brilliant performance easily compensated for the low budgets.
a years ago and then on D.V.D, the original pilot episode was released for the first time unedited, even showing retakes along the way. this is a rarity in itself to see behind the scenes footage. there aren't that many differences between the "pilot" and the opening episode that was finally broadcast.
a very good story that gets the series off to a promising start.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Poor
Comment: I am quite surprised that Doctor Who ever took off with this story. The first episode is quite enjoyable but then the story goes downhill. It just isnt very exciting. I nearly fell asleep while first watching. If a fan like me however it should be bought for collection purposes only
Customer Rating:
Summary: An Unearthly Start
Comment: If you are a fan of Doctor Who then it would be wise to either view this or have it in your collection. This is the very very fist doctor who story and the first episode is the best one of the lot, for the sole point that it is great seeing the chemistry which continue for years between Ian and Barbara. It is also strange to see William Hartnell as a very harsh and rude old man. After the first episode it looses a bit of momentume but not plot or excitement. The main idea is for the travellers to try and make fire for the stone age people and try to come to terms with what is going on, they do and continue to face the Daleks.This is a story which I advise every Doctor Who fan to watch because it is nice to see how it all began. Well worth the money.
Customer Rating:
Summary: A legend is born.
Comment: In 1963, BBC executives took the H.G. Wells theme of a time machine and created a series of (almost) endless possibilities. Such was the strength of this early adventure that a series intended to run for 13 weeks lasted for 26 years.William Hartnell delivers some good lines that introduce the viewer about what he is: an exile from another planet. Of course, being black and white, the picture and sound quality is far from what we expect today, but the acting by William Hartnell is good and no programme of the last ten years has had such a feel of adventure and mystery.
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