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Dr. Who and the Daleks AKA Doctor Who and the Daleks (Blu-ray) (1965)
The wildest space adventure on ... or off the Earth!Director: Gordon Flemyng
Year of Copyright: 1965
Year of Production: 1965
OVERALL: Blu-ray A-
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with writer/film critic Kim Newman, screenwriter/film historian Robert Shearman, and writer/filmmaker Mark Gatiss (2020)
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Extras:"Dalekmania" 1995 documentary (57:30)
2013 Interview with author Gareth Owen (7:42)
"Restoring Dr. Who and the Daleks" 2013 featurette (8:27)
Theatrical Trailer (3:12)
Bonus Trailers:
- "Daleks Invasion Earth 2150 A.D." (2:43)
- "They Came From Beyond Space" (1:47)
- "The Day the Earth Caught Fire" (1:58)
- "The Earth Dies Screaming" (2:14) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:For this release, Mark Ayres supervised the audio track which restores dialogue, sound effects, and music missing from previous masters.
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Commentaries:(1.) Audio Commentary with Doctor Who experts Barry Forshaw, Stephen Jones, and Kim Newman (2025)
(2.) Audio Commentary with actresses Jennie Linden and Roberta Tovey and moderator Jonathan Sothcott (2001)
(3.) Audio Commentary with writer/film critic Kim Newman, screenwriter/film historian Robert Shearman, and writer/filmmaker Mark Gatiss (2020) -
Extras:1992 Audio Interview With director Gordon Flemyng by author/journalist Tony Earnshaw (plays over the film)
"Subotsky and The Daleks: Part 1" 1985 interview with producer Milton Subotsky (10:13)
"Kara and The Daleks" 2025 interview with Doctor Who expert Kara Dennison (15:26)
"Dalekmania" 1995 documentary (59:57)
2013 interview with author Gareth Owen (8:00)
"The Dalek Legacy: Destination Skaro" 2022 featurette (16:24)
Theatrical Trailer (3:14)
Still Gallery (1:25) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a 4K scan from the original Techniscope 35mm negative by StudioCanal.
Also available in:
- a 4K/Blu-ray combo pack.
- the Total Extermination: The Peter Cushing Doctor Who Collection box set with "Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 AD" (only available on the Severin Films website with Blu-ray only and 4K/Blu-ray combo options). -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with writer/film critic Kim Newman, screenwriter/film historian Robert Shearman, and writer/filmmaker Mark Gatiss (2020)
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Extras:"Dalekmania" 1995 documentary (57:30)
2013 Interview with author Gareth Owen (7:42)
"Restoring Dr. Who and the Daleks" 2013 featurette (8:27)
Theatrical Trailer (3:12)
Bonus Trailers:
- "Daleks Invasion Earth 2150 A.D." (2:43)
- "They Came From Beyond Space" (1:47)
- "The Day the Earth Caught Fire" (1:58)
- "The Earth Dies Screaming" (2:14) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:For this release, Mark Ayres supervised the audio track which restores dialogue, sound effects, and music missing from previous masters.
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Commentaries:(1.) Audio Commentary with Doctor Who experts Barry Forshaw, Stephen Jones, and Kim Newman (2025)
(2.) Audio Commentary with actresses Jennie Linden and Roberta Tovey and moderator Jonathan Sothcott (2001)
(3.) Audio Commentary with writer/film critic Kim Newman, screenwriter/film historian Robert Shearman, and writer/filmmaker Mark Gatiss (2020) -
Extras:"Subotsky and The Daleks: Part 1" 1985 interview with producer Milton Subotsky (10:13)
"Kara and The Daleks" 2025 interview with Doctor Who expert Kara Dennison (15:26)
"Dalekmania" 1995 documentary (59:57)
2013 interview with author Gareth Owen (8:00)
"The Dalek Legacy: Destination Skaro" 2022 featurette (16:24)
Theatrical Trailer (3:14)
Still Gallery (1:25) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a 4K scan from the original Techniscope 35mm negative by StudioCanal.
Also available in:
- a 4K/Blu-ray combo pack.
- the Total Extermination: The Peter Cushing Doctor Who Collection box set with "Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 AD" (only available on the Severin Films website with Blu-ray only and 4K/Blu-ray combo options). -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with actresses Jennie Linden and Roberta Tovey and author Jonathan Sothcott (2001)
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Extras:"Dalekmania" 1995 documentary (57:30)
"Restoring Dr. Who and the Daleks" 2013 featurette (8:26)
2013 Interview with author Gareth Owen (7:41)
Stills Gallery slideshow (2:12)
Theatrical Trailer (3:04) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Also available in:
- the Doctor Who: Limited Collector's Edition 2-film set with "Daleks Invasion Earth 2150 A.D."
- steelbook packaging. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film
(1.) Audio Commentary with writer/film critic Kim Newman, screenwriter/film historian Robert Shearman and writer/filmmaker Mark Gatiss (2020)
(2.) Audio Commentary with actresses Jennie Linden and Roberta Tovey and moderator Jonathan Sothcott (2001)
"Dalekmania" 1995 documentary (58 mins)
"The Dalek Legacy: Destination Skaro" 2022 featurette (17 mins)
"Restoring Dr. Who in 4K" 2022 featurette (11 mins)
2013 interview with author Gareth Owen (8 mins)
Original Theatrical Trailer (3 mins)
Behind the Scenes Still Gallery (2 mins) -
Subtitles:English HoH, French, and German
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 2.0 Mono
French LPCM 2.0 Mono
German LPCM 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Digipak
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Notes:Features a 4K restoration.
Comes with a slipbox, a 64-page booklet with essays, photos, and the original 1965 press book from 1965, a mini version of Titans' coffee table book ‘Dr Who and the Daleks’ The Official Story of the Films by John Walsh, 2 posters, 4 art cards, and limited to the first pressing only a collectible Dr. Who and the Daleks coin.
Also available in:
- steelbook packaging.
- a vinyl collector's set. -
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OVERALL: Blu-ray A
The US/Canada Severin Films release contains the best extras. Do note, the 2022 UK release includes a "Restoring Dr. Who in 4K" 2022 featurette, but this can also be found on the US/Canada Severin release of Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.
Also note, the Kino Lorber, Severin, and 2022 StudioCanal releases restore dialogue, music, and sound effects missing from previous releases.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Kino Lorber - No cuts (83:11).
- Blu-ray A America- Severin Films - No cuts (83:14).
- Blu-ray A Canada- Kino Lorber - No cuts (83:11).
- Blu-ray A Canada- Severin Films - No cuts (83:14).
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- Studio Canal - No cuts (82:57).
- Blu-ray B Collector's Edition United Kingdom- Studio Canal - No cuts.
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Comparison added by Adrian_Busby on 06/05/13
Comparison last updated by Anthony_DiPaola on 06/05/25UPDATE LOG:
23/08/17: Added Amazon link.
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29/08/20: Addition of the US release and DVDBeaver link.
31/08/23: Dates.
18/04/25: Addition of the Canadian and 2022 UK releases.
18/04/25: Corrected commentary for 2022 UK release and updated Overall.
06/05/25: Addition of the Severin Films release(s).
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