The War Games In Colour Blu-Ray

Information

Number of Discs: 4
DVD Number: TBA
Certification: PG
Duration: 340 minutes
Release Date: 21 Apr. 2025

Synopsis

Originally aired in 1969, The War Games marked the end of an era for the Second Doctor (Patrick Troughton), following him and his companions Zoe and Jamie as they land in a battlefield that appears to be a World War I military zone-but all is not as it seems. They soon discover that soldiers from different historical periods have been abducted and are being manipulated in a cruel game. As they work to uncover the mystery behind the War Lord and his twisted experiments, The Doctor faces one of his most difficult challenges.

For the first time, these original episodes have been meticulously colourised and enhanced with updated visual effects edited into a new, feature-length experience. This particular release includes the extended 96-minute version, with updated sound and a new score, this version of The War Games offers both fans and newcomers even more ways to watch the much-loved classic story. In addition, the episode will also feature the Second Doctor’s never-before-seen regeneration into the Third Doctor (Jon Pertwee), alongside recovered footage not seen since the original broadcast.

Episode Guide

Special Features

Audio commentary – Russell T Davies, Frazer Hines, Wendy Padbury, Benjamin Cook, Rich Tipple and Mark Ayres
Model Shots featurette
Model-Making featurette
Chris Hayden Interview with Radio Free Skaro
Full Newly Discovered 16mm Film Footage, “The War Games in Colour” Trailer
Easter Egg: “What a stupid fool YOU are”
Colour Palettes
Concept Art
Photo Gallery

Reference

Buy From