Number of Discs: 2
Certification: 12
Duration: 85 minutes
Release Date: 25 May. 2026
In 1996, Paul McGann debuted as the Eighth Doctor in Doctor Who, a feature length co-production between the BBC and the American Fox network, more commonly known as The TV Movie.
This 90-minute feature was shot on film, and now, for the first time, all 219 reels of original film (totalling almost 200,000 feet!) have been pulled from deep storage in the US and meticulously scanned over 21 days, then restored by Paul Vanezis to provide a definitive 4K experience.
The TV Movie has never looked or sounded so good, with a 24-frame transfer to match the original film rushes, and immersive surround sound, rebuilt from the original raw sound elements.
Also starring Sylvester McCoy (the Seventh Doctor), Daphne Ashbrook (Grace), Eric Roberts (The Master) and Yee Jee Tso (Chang Lee), The TV Movie sees the Doctor’s regeneration triggered on an operating table, with surgeon Grace Holloway accompanying the new Doctor on an epic adventure to prevent The Master from stealing the Doctor’s future lives.
Disc 1: TV Movie
TV Movie 2026 Remaster
Commentary 1 – Solo commentary by Geoffrey Sax. (2001)
Commentary 2 – Commentary by Paul McGann and Sylvester McCoy, moderated by Nicholas Briggs. (2009)
The Seven Year Hitch – Documenting the return of Doctor Who to the screen. Narrated by Amanda Drew. (53’55” | 16:9 | SD | 2010)
Photo Gallery – A selection of rare and previously unpublished photographs from the recording of this story. (3’48” | 4:3 | SD | 2010)
Isolated Score – The option to view the movie with the isolated music soundtrack by John Debney.
Music Tracks – Four tracks from the production presented in full: In a Dream (3’50”), All Dressed Up (1’58”), Ride int the Moonlight (3’25”), and Auld Lang Syne (0’43”).
Production Subtitles – Subtitles provide the viewer with further insight into the making of the movie.
3 New Featurettes with Daphne Ashbrook, Eric Roberts and Yee Jee Tso.
Disc 2: TV Movie Extras
UK “Uncensored” TV Movie
USA Broadcast Version TV Movie
Paul McGann’s Audition – Paul McGann’s original audition for the part of the Eighth Doctor. (7’40” | 4:3 | 1995)
Electronic Press Kit – Used by Fox in 1996, this includes a short documentary and interview segments to allow other broadcasters to put together their own packages about the movie. (15’24″ | 4:3 | 1996)
Behind the Scenes On set and on location in Vancouver, Canada during the filming of the movie. (4’48” | 4:3 | 1996)
Philip Segal’s Tour of the TARDIS – Executive Producer Philip Segal shows us around the TARDIS control room set. (2’35” | 4:3 | 1996)
Alternate Takes – Two slightly different versions of scenes from the movie. (1’05” | 4:3 | 1996)
BBC Trails – BBC Network trails for the movie. (1’02” | 4:3 | 1996)
Who Peter 1989-2009 – The second part of this documentary, exploring the special relationship between Doctor Who and Blue Peter. Presented by Gethin Jones. (26’45” | 16:9 | 2010)
The Wilderness Years In the years between the end of the classic series and the broadcast of the TV Movie, Doctor Who survived in print, video and audio, kept alive by fans who were determined not to let it die. (23’32” | 16:9 | 2010)
Stripped for Action: The Eighth Doctor – Looking at the Doctor’s adventures in comic-strip form. (19’48” | 16:9 | 2009)
Tomorrow’s Times: The Eighth Doctor – A look at the coverage of the movie. Presented by Nicholas Courtney. (10’50” | 16:9 | 2010)
VFX Tests (June 1994 and March 1996) – Early video effects tests by Amblin Imaging in 1994, featuring the ‘Spider Dalek’ design. Video effects from 1996 presented as mute timecoded ‘work in progress’ shots from the CGI department. (3’25” | 4:3 | 1994-96)
Easter Egg 1 – Archive interview with Philip Segal. Camera: Keith Barnfather; With Thanks To: Philip Segal, Shaun Lyon, Robert D. Franks. “On the Special Features menu, highlight Who Peter 1989-2009 and navigate left to highlight the hidden Doctor Who logo.” (09’01″ | 4:3 | 2001)
Easter Egg 2 – Matthew Jacobs recalls his earliest memory of Doctor Who. “On the Production menu, highlight Alternate Takes and navigate right to highlight the hidden Doctor Who logo” (02’04” | 16:9 | 2010)
Missing Bonus Features
The ‘censored’ UK version 25-frame transfer with pitch correction. Chang-Lee’s gun-battle sequence heavily edited to reduced gun usage. 7th Doctor on the operating table heavily edited, no screaming. Chang-Lee’s neck being snapped edited out. Version originally broadcast on BBC 1 and is available on iPlayer.
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