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Invasion of the Dinosaurs DVD Cover

Included in the U.N.I.T. Files boxset in Regions 2 & 4.

Disc 1[]

Commentary[]

Commentary by Richard Franklin (Mike Yates), Peter Miles (Professor Whitaker), Terence Wilton (Mark), Richard Morris (Designer), Terrance Dicks (Script Editor) and Paddy Russell (Director), moderated by Toby Hadoke.

Colour Version of Part 1[]

Restored to colour via colour recovery. However, due to the poorer quality of the restored colour the black & white version is the default. The colour version is included as a bonus feature to give an idea of what the episode looked like on its original transmission.

Production Subtitles[]

Need to know even more? These subtitles provide the viewer with cast details, script development and behind-the-scenes information relating to the story.

Coming Soon []

Trailer for The Sensorites.

Disc 2[]

Commentary on 10 minutes of Part 5[]

By John Levene (Benton). 10'15"

People, Power and Puppetry[]

The cast and crew of Invasion of the Dinosaurs reflect on the making of this epic story. Featuring actors Jon Pertwee (The Doctor), Peter Miles (Whitaker) and Terence Wilton (Mark), joined by Paddy Russell (Director), Barry Letts (Producer), Terrance Dicks (Script Editor) and Richard Morris (Designer), presented from the story's London locations. 32'42"

Deleted Scenes[]

A rare scene from the first episode, discovered on the cutting copy of the location film is presented here without sound. Other Deleted Scenes from Part Three are also included. 4'49"

Now and Then[]

Return to where the dinosaurs once terrorized London, and witness how the locations used in 1974 have changed over the last 4 decades. 13'43"

Billy Smart's Circus[]

Jon Pertwee brings the Whomobile to the circus to join in the fun. 1'44"

Doctor Who Stories: Elisabeth Sladen Part 1[]

Elisabeth Sladen talks about her role on the programme in this interview shot for 2003's The Story of Doctor Who. 14'00"

Photo Gallery[]

A collection of production, design and publicity photos from Invasion of the Dinosaurs are included are included. 6'13"

Countdown Clock[]

0'30"

Radio Times Billings[]

Available in PDF format.

Additional Special Features[]

Directing Who: Paddy Russell - A Life in Television[]

Paddy Russell began her career as an actress but soon learned that stage managers were better paid. In this specially shot interview Paddy looks back over her career on the show and the four stories she directed. Produced by Paul Vanezis. Duration: 14'00" Available on Horror of Fang Rock.

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