THE CLASSIC DOCTOR WHO DVD COMPENDIUM
The complete guide to every DVD release of the original 'classic' series of Doctor Who

August 2014 sees the publication in print and ebook of THE CLASSIC DOCTOR WHO DVD COMPENDIUM, a guide to the entire range on DVD of the show's original run from 1963 to 1996.

When the range began in 2000 many Doctor Who adventures were still being issued on fuzzy old VHS. But the DVDs were on a whole new level unmatched in archive television releases before or since. Not only did they offer the superior picture quality and playback flexibility of the then-burgeoning medium; not only were the episodes digitally restored from the best surviving source materials to bring them back to (or even exceed) their original broadcast quality; but they also included an increasingly sophisticated range of additional features that examined the programme's production and legacy.

THE CLASSIC DOCTOR WHO DVD COMPENDIUM chronicles every detail of the range. It's part buying guide for those new to or still collecting the discs, helping them compare releases and select which one they want to get next, and part catalogue for long-time buyers whose collection is complete, enabling them to quickly find any item to watch again. The book provides summaries of the stories, without giving away spoilers for those yet to see the episodes; connections to other adventures to help viewers decide what to buy or watch next; outlines of the restoration techniques used for each release; and more comprehensive descriptions of every extra than can be found elsewhere.

There are also five appendices covering supplementary releases of Classic Who episodes and related programmes; a full list of items hidden on the discs as easter eggs and how to find them; details of the DVDs' releases in other countries; and more. Plus to help collectors find specific contents, there are multiple indexes cataloguing the more frequent extras, key participants in the audio commentaries, recurring features, and a full index of contributors to the special features.

Whether you're only just discovering the long history of Doctor Who's original incarnation or have been a fan and collector for years, THE CLASSIC DOCTOR WHO DVD COMPENDIUM is the ultimate companion to the complete DVD range, celebrating the most comprehensive and detailed release of a television series there has ever been.

Paul Smith is the author and designer of last year's "Time and Space Visualiser: The Story and History of Doctor Who as Data Visualisations", which presents a wealth of information about the show in a unique way using eye-catching graphs and charts. He also produced "The Wonderful Book of Dr Who 1965", a tongue-in-cheek look at the early days of the series in a modern style.

THE CLASSIC DOCTOR WHO DVD COMPENDIUM by Paul Smith is due to be published on 4 August 2014. Available print-on-demand from Amazon (436 pages, 6x9in), or as an ebook.

FRIDAY JULY 25
Writer Nick Abadzis, artist Elena Casagrande and cover artist Alice X Zhang will be signing copies of the comics at the Titan Booth #5537 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm

SATURDAY JULY 26 – DOCTOR WHO COMICS DAY
Artist Des Taylor will be signing copies of the Forbidden Planet store variants of the comics at the Titan Booth #5537 between 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Writer Nick Abadzis, artist Elena Casagrande, cover artist Alice X. Zhang and Doctor Who comics editor, Andrew James will reveal exclusive secrets from the upcoming Tenth and Eleventh Doctor storylines and show never-before-seen art and concept designs at a special panel. Plus, a first look at interior art from the upcoming Twelfth Doctor ongoing series.

Attendees will get to watch an exclusive video surprise, while every person who attends the panel will receive a special Doctor Who Comics Day pack. The event takes place in Room 23ABC between 3:00pm – 4:00pm.

Writer Nick Abadzis, artist Elena Casagrande and cover artist Alice X Zhang will be signing copies of the comics at the Titan Booth #5537 from 4:30pm – 5:30pm.

Twelfth Doctor Peter Capaldi and his onscreen companion Jenna Coleman (Clara Oswald) will be live on stage at the State Theatre, Sydney for a one-time-only fan event on Tuesday 12th August.

Following on from last year's smash-hit 50th anniversary celebrations for Doctor Who, BBC Worldwide is thrilled to be bringing the stars of the show to Australia as part of a major global tour to launch the latest series and introduce fans to the new Doctor.

Join the stars for an exclusive Q&A hosted by long-time Doctor Who fan, Adam Spencer, and be the first in Australia to see Peter Capaldi as the Twelfth Doctor with a special screening of the feature-length premiere episode of the new series. Fans will also be given the opportunity to put some of their own questions to the stars.

Helen Pendlebury, Head of Live Entertainment, BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand, said:
Tickets will be available for general sale through Ticketmaster from 11.00am on Monday 21st July.

We’re in the process of repositioning the company and its product range and double DVD packages will not work in our future plans.

In an effort to soften the blow to customers, we have agreed with one of our main stockists, Galaxy 4, to offer these titles in a final 3 for 2 offer. Hopefully this will allow anyone wanting to complete their collection to do so.

This is part of BBC Worldwide's ongoing security investigation into leaked unfinished Doctor Who materials. This content is currently being removed and originates from the same Miami server disabled last week, it is not a new issue. We'd like to thank the amazing Doctor Who fans who are continuing to keep fansites and social media spoiler-free.

After eighteen fan-tastic voyages spread across a 25 year span of time, it will feel very strange to not be looking forward to our next trip together.

Unfortunately, the travel agency with whom I had been dealing with for the last decade has gone rather disastrously out of business, with the owner now in jail....While none of our cruise members' vacations or funds were ever endangered, he has, however, left me in a position where the only responsible thing to do seems to be to call it a day for now, and just enjoy all of the good memories.