OVERALL: R1

The US/Canada Severin releases have the original theatrical version (i.e. with the prologue/robbery scene BEFORE the opening credits) and the best set of extras.

Do note, the UK Warner release has DVD-ROM content while the UK Studio Canal release has a restoration featurette as well as also being the original theatrical version). Also note that while some releases include the Dalekmania documentary, this can also be found on selected releases of Dr. Who and The Daleks.

See The Dr Who Restoration Team Website (FAQ 5.7) for further information.

CUTS:

• R1 America- Anchor Bay Entertainment - No cuts. However, the prologue and the opening credits have been switched around (83:55 NTSC).
• R1 America- Lionsgate Home Entertainment - No cuts. However, the prologue and the opening credits have been switched around (83:55 NTSC).
• R1 America- Severin Films - No cuts (84:31 NTSC).
• R1 The Doctor Who Collection America- Anchor Bay Entertainment - No cuts. However, the prologue and the opening credits have been switched around (83:55 NTSC).
• R1 Canada- Severin Films - No cuts (84:31 NTSC).
• R2 United Kingdom- Optimum Releasing - No cuts.
• R2 United Kingdom- Studio Canal - No cuts.
• R2 United Kingdom- Warner Home Video - No cuts.
• R4 Australia- Universal Pictures - No cuts. However, the prologue and the opening credits have been switched around.

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Comparison added by Adrian_Busby on 23/09/02
Comparison last updated by Anthony_DiPaola on 24/06/25

UPDATE LOG:

13/05/13: Corrected title
06/05/13: Split out the 2 Dalek films into individual comparisons and added the UK Studio Canal release
15/07/14: Addition of the US Lionsgate release.
23/08/17: Corrected the title.
31/08/23: Dates.
25/04/25: Addition of the Doctor Who Collection and updated link in Overall.
24/06/25: Addition of the Severin Films release(s).