Production Year: 2006 - Science Fiction - Director: James Hawes, Euros Lyn - Original Language: English - Classification: 12 years and over - Starring: Pauline Collins, Elisabeth Sladen, Anthony Head, Noel Clarke, Sophia Myles, David Tennant, Billie Piper more
Three episodes featuring David Tennant as the tenth 'regenerated' Doctor Who and Billie Piper as his companion Rose. In 'Tooth And Claw', the Doctor and Rose arrive in 1897... more
findsDoctor Whobuilding up an impressive head of steam. Theres a trip back in time to see Queen Victoria, a reunion with an old friend and some deadly clockwork nemeses...
findsDoctor Whobuilding up an impressive head of steam. Theres a trip back in time to see Queen Victoria, a reunion with an old friend and some deadly clockwork nemeses...
Following the phenomenal success of the first series that took British television by storm in 2005 the second instalment is full of new thrills new laughs new heart...
protect Queen Victoria, but can anything stop the Empire of the Wolf?SCHOOL REUNION: The Doctor meets an old friend, Sarah Jane Smith, and Rose discovers the legacy of being a Time Lord's companion.THE GIRL IN THE FIREPLACE: Madame de Pompadour is being haunted by a stranger called the Doctor - can he save her from the clockwork killers?
is about to be reborn.The Age Of Steel:The Cybermen take control of London and start converting the population and the Doctor, Rose and Mickey become fugitives.The Idiot's Lantern:1953, the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II - but there are rumours of monsters on the streets of London.
orbit of a Black Hole.The Satan Pitt:The Doctor faces an impossible enemy, but can he save the entire universe from the Beast?Love & Monsters:An ordinary man becomes obsessed with the Doctor and Rose, and uncovers a world of living nightmares.
off to see the Olympics, only to find terror in the most odinary place.Army Of GhostsThe Doctor and Rose are drawn to the Tochwood Tower, but a mightly invasion force is ready to march.DoomsdayAs two mighty armies clash, the Doctor realises that saving the Earth might mean the death of Rose Tyler.
Production Year: 2006 - Science Fiction - Director: James Hawes - Original Language: English - Classification: 12 years and over - Starring: Noel Clarke, Camille Coduri, Penelope Wilton, David Tennant, Billie Piper
Production Year: 2007 - Science Fiction - Director: Francis Lawrence - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Alice Braga, Charlie Tahan, Dash Mihok, Will Smith, Salli Richardson, Willow Smith
Production Year: 2008 - Science Fiction - Director: Doug Liman - Original Language: English - Classification: 12 years and over - Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Jamie Bell, Rachel Bilson, Hayden Christensen
A review by sghawken on Doctor Who - Series 2 Vol.2 (DVD) April 29th, 2006
Author's product rating:
Did you enjoy it?
Loved it
Story
Outstanding
Characters / Performances
Outstanding
Special Effects
Outstanding
How does it compare to similar films?
Outstanding
Advantages:
An excellent middle story
Disadvantages:
School Reunion is just too short
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
I awoke this morning to the rough copy of Doctor Who Series 2 Volume 2 on DVD. And this is a very special disc that might well bring a tear to the eye.
Background
At over 800 years old The Doctor is possibly one of the oldest time travellers. He has been played by 10 different actors since the show began in 1963 (if you don't include the Peter Cushing movies), after a long break the good Doctor returned to British television; no sooner has he scooped up Rose Tyler from her drab and dreary life then he has had to face the evil Daleks and regenerate. Now expertly played by David Tennant the Doctor embarks on some of his most challenging adventures yet.
CONTENTS
Story 2: Tooth & Claw
The Doctor and Rose arrive in Scotland 1879; no sooner have they landed than they are bought before Queen Victoria believes that The Doctor has been sent to protect her.
A few miles ahead of them a group of Monks whom have lost their religion have arrived on the Torchwood estate; bringing with them something special in a cage. They take over the house and hold captive all the staff while they await the arrival of Queen Victoria.
When The Doctor, Rose and her Royal Highness set foot on the Torchwood estate they are confronted with one of their greatest challenges yet; a vicious Werewolf who has aspirations to be king.
Overview
Having seen this episode a week prior I skipped over it today; Tooth & Claw was a cleverly thought out story with a phenomenal cast. Pauline Collins returned to Doctor Who for the first time in 40 years; last time she was due to become an assistant of the Doctor but pulled out at the last minute. This time she pulls off an excellent performance as a rather "un-amused" Queen Victoria. Derek Riddell stars as Sir Robert the owner of the Torchwood Estate possibly best known as the slimey Jamie on Channel 4's No Angels he puts in a fantastic performance as a traitor turned hero. And with Ron Donachie from The Bill playing an honourable house Steward you have in television realms a stellar cast.
While the special effects stand out as being the best in either new series; as I have found with many of the new Doctor Who stories, they are a bit hollow. I feel for many of the stories something is missing. The build up to this story has been almost a year in the making; so its sad that it was not more bold.
Story 3: School Reunion
Meddlesome Mickey; the boyfriend of Rose Tyler has been doing some research of his own and has discovered something strange going on at a school. Horror of horrors the school children at this school are doing something most peculiar….. They are working! The Doctor and Rose head undercover to investigate this strange phenomenon. While the Doctor has life easy, Rose as per usual ends up in the tough job that of a school dinner lady.
But the Doctor and Rose are not the only one with suspicions; roving reporter Sarah Jane Smith is on the case. But neither she nor the Doctor bargained for this meeting; for Sarah Jane travelled in the Tardis for nearly 5 years 30 years previously.
Overview
By far the best story for me from both series so far; and for Doctor Who fans the ultimate wet dream. It cannot go unmentioned that three members of cast give a real zing to this story firstly Buffy star Anthony Head, who was originally being considered for the role of the Doctor himself; here Head stars as the sinister Mr Finch in by far his most scary role to date "You'll Burn Dog" he screams at one point. The dog in question is none other than the Doctors pet robot dog K9 from the late 70's era of Doctor Who; K9 voiced again by John Leeson as he was during the 70's turns up with another in toe. For older Doctor Who fans the return of Sarah Jane Smith will put a exciting shiver down their spine; in the 70's Sarah Jane was seen as the ultimate assistant. And 30 years after her first appearance in the show fans voted her the best companion. It seemed only fair to the producers of the show to bring her back.
The story is fantastic, it's 45 minute slot is far too short and its over in a blink of an eye. The special effects guys were on the ball again for this story, making some truly devilish winged creatures. The music picked for the episode is lovely; it gives a hint of things past in the tones of it obviously to signify the return of two much loved favourites.
BE WARNED…….. If you shed a tear to the plight of the poor lonely Dalek in the new seasons story Dalek, or wept when Rose's dad had to sacrifice his life in order to save the world in Fathers Day, or gave a brief tear as Christopher Ecclestone left his Doctor behind for his Successor David Tennant; then prepare a big box of tissues for this story because underneath the menace at the school is a tale of long unfulfilled love; and for one character possibly the end.
Story 4: The Girl In The Fireplace
Madame Du Pompadour has been having dreams for years; in these dreams a sinister man known as the Doctor has saved her from great peril.
Several thousand years in the future a sinister space vessel hovers across the Earth, watching and waiting.
Back in Versailles sinister looking robots attack; with one target Madame Du Pompadour.
Can the Doctor save her from these clockwork terrors? And what purpose do these aliens have for her?
Overview
After my disappointment with Tooth & Claw; Doctor Who hits a historical story with a real blast. Personally I find the stories written by Russell T. Davis to be a bit disappointing so my mood increased as soon as I saw this episode was written by Steven Moffat. And how he tackles this story is unbelievable; the story is perfectly structured and sculpted from the off set. And the production values exude the words "Big Budget", from the casting to the sets and costumes this is a lavish production with real passion.
The principal role in this mini epic goes to David Tennant's real life significant other Sophia Miles who is currently setting the box office alight with her role as Isolde in the movie Tristan & Isolde. And what a fantastic performance she pulls out; if it were not Doctor Who this performance would be worthy of an Oscar.
The robot creatures in this story are impressively scary; I can envisage lots of terrified kids watching this from behind cushions. A really nice touch as that these creatures are as menacing as the Cybermen in there heyday; so you have to ask what the Cybermen will be like when they make there first appearance for 18 years in the story that will follow this on Volume 3.
BE WARNED…… Eyes and ear's need to be firmly open for this story; as a menacing clue to the future is clearly exposed in this story, but its so subtle it could be missed. Whatever the case this subtle revelation will fill message boards on the internet for weeks.This DVD as with all other Doctor Who: New Series discs comes without any special features; this is to get a double play sale when the special edition box set comes out in November.
Doctor Who: Series 2 Volume 2 is available from Play.com for £10.99 from the 5th June.
Advantages: Great stories Disadvantages: Rose needs developing
...is capable of as the Doctor in his first two episodes, he jumps straight in as if it had been him all along in the following episodes. In fact, this is technically true of the character, as the Doctor is the same person with regeneration giving him a different outlook.
The three episodes in this DVD have many 'in' jokes and moments that many might not get. I watched them with my wife, who has seen them all before and has just recently finished watching ... ...Tooth and Claw
The Doctor and his companion Rose find themselves emerging on the remote hills of Scotland during the reign of Queen Victoria. They travel with the Queen to the Torchwood Estate, where they take refuge with the owner from a supposed wolfman. There, they uncover deadly secrets and a plot involving the Queen herself and some mysterious religious extremists. The Doctor and Rose find themselves protecting the Queen of England!
School ...
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Advantages: more great sci fi entertainment Disadvantages: none really
...the navigation skills of the Doctor sees the duo landing on the Scottish moors in 1879, where they inadvertently meet Queen Victoria, (played by Pauline Collins), on her way to Balmoral Castle…
With the Doctor ability to convince people of his trust, (aided by his Physic paper), it is not long before he is dining with the Queen and her entourage of bodyguards at Torchwood Estate, owned by Sir Robert Macleish, (played by Derek Riddell) and ran by ... ...soon becomes clear to the Doctor that there is some very strange happenings in the Torchwood building, all seeming to revolving around her Majesty… her only hope of survival lies in her late Husbands tales and a very special package she has in her possession… together with the Doctors quick thinking…
Pauline Collins as Queen Victoria Jamie Sives as Captain Reynolds Ian Hanmore as Father Angelo Michelle Duncan as Lady Isobel Derek Riddell as Sir ...
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New New Doctor Who Review ofDoctor Who - Series 2 Vol.2 (DVD)by
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Advantages: Addictive watching, fast paced show with a good sense of humour Disadvantages: Weak plots, poor choice of "baddies"
Intro
Doctor Who is a BBC Science Fiction show created in the 1960s, cancelled in the late '80s and relaunched in 2005. Doctor Who focuses on a main character known as "The Doctor" an alien with a human appearance who has the ability to travel through time and space in a spaceship called a TARDIS. The Doctor has the ability to create a new body, often with a new personality (known as "regenerating") in order to cheat death. Christopher Eccleston ... ...New Doctor
The Tenth Doctor is just as engaging as the previous Doctor. He reveals a friendly, extrovert personality in the first volume of the second series, topped a manic grin and just as much energy for adventure as the Ninth Doctor before him. The Doctor seems recovered from his guilt for surviving the Time War which killed the rest of his race, the Time Lords, and is now a happy and positive individual, until provoked. When angered, the Tenth ...
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Advantages: Widely varied! Disadvantages: No extra features
...the Doctor...
*****
Doctor Who started way back in 1963, with William Hartnell playing the Doctor! And his performance must have been so strong as we as a whole are still obsessed with this gripping programme, 44 years later!
Since then, we have met 10 Doctors, and adored every one of them! Our latest Doctor is played by the lovely David Tennant, living up-to-date adventures in his big blue box, more commonly known as a TARDIS. But the Doctor ... ...three fantastic adventures with the Doctor and his companion, Rose (Billie Piper).
*****
TOOTH AND CLAW
Our first adventure begins on Earth, way back to the Victorian Era, where we meet Her Majest Queen Victoria at her home in Balmoral! But this is not an ordinary holiday home! Unknowingly to the queen, a human-werewolf is locked in the attick, and its a Full Moon...can the Doctor save the day?
SCHOOL REUNION
It may seem like an ordinary school ...
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Advantages: brilliantly worked storylines with high quality throughout Disadvantages: not suitable for children under 6
An extremly enjoyable and 5 star family entertainment product. The high standars of acting, special effects and powerful dialogue by russell. T. Davies culminates in probably one of the best sci-fi TV series to grace our screens. It is well worth buying as it is not until you re-watch several times until you get all the subtle references and jokes included. The bringing back of an ex-doctors assistant means that there is something extra for long ...
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Plot: Three episodes featuring David Tennant as the tenth 'regenerated' Doctor Who and Billie Piper as his companion Rose. In 'Tooth And Claw', the Doctor and Rose arrive in 1897 Scotland and meet Queen Victoria and danger at the Torchwood estate. In 'School Reunion' Sarah Jane and Robot K-9 join the time-travellers in a school that has been taken over by aliens. In 'The Girl In The Fireplace', The Doctor gets involved with Madame du Pompadour, mistress to King Louis XV.
DVD Description
Three episodes featuring David Tennant as the tenth 'regenerated' Doctor Who and Billie Piper as his companion Rose. In 'Tooth And Claw', the Doctor and Rose arrive in 1897 Scotland and meet Queen Victoria and danger at the Torchwood estate. In 'School Reunion' Sarah Jane and Robot K-9 join the time-travellers in a school that has been taken over by aliens. In 'The Girl In The Fireplace', The Doctor gets involved with Madame du Pompadour, mistress to King Louis XV.
Release details
DVD Region: DVD
Studio(s): 2 ENTERTAIN VIDEO; SONY DADC
Release date: 05/06/2006
No of Discs: 1
Catalogue No: BBCDVD 1961
Barcode: 5014503196127
Screenwriter: Russell T. Davies, Steven Moffat, Toby Whithouse
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