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Release details
| Title | Doctor Who - The creature from the pit | ||||||||
| Artist(s): | David Fisher | ||||||||
| Category: | BBC - BBCDVD (Click on this button to view other releases of BBC - BBCDVD DVD's.) | ||||||||
| Label and catalogue number: |  BBC3 - BBCDVD 2849 | ||||||||
| Format: | Disc DVD's | ||||||||
| Country: | UK  | ||||||||
| Released: | 1979 | ||||||||
| Genre: | Dramas - Sci-fi View all other tracks listed as Dramas - Sci-fi. | ||||||||
| Run-off codes: | A0101552185-B911 02 | ||||||||
| Item deleted? | No | ||||||||
| Distributed / printed by |  2 entertain | ||||||||
| Page views: | 7671 times since 20th May, 2017, global rank is 265, rank in dvds is 31. | ||||||||
| My rating: | ***** | ||||||||
| Guest rating: | ***** | ||||||||
My copies information
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| Detail | Value | ||||||||||
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| Cover condition | Near mint | ||||||||||
| Record condition | Near mint | ||||||||||
| BBC records label code | - | ||||||||||
| Number have | 1 | ||||||||||
| What type of seller was used | Amazon online shop | ||||||||||
| Where can I buy this release? | You may be able to purchase this release from the following websites (others are available!) | ||||||||||
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Tracks
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| Side & track no | Track and Artist | Length | |||||||||
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| A1 | Part 1 | 23.32 | |||||||||
| A2 | Part 2 | 24.03 | |||||||||
| A3 | Part 3 | 23.55 | |||||||||
| A4 | Part 4 | 24.07 | |||||||||
| A5 | Christopher Barry - Director | 19.03 | |||||||||
| A6 | Team Erato (Visual effects team talk about building and operating Erato) | 14.48 | |||||||||
| A7 | Animal Magic | 2.37 | |||||||||
| A8 | Photo gallery | 4.51 | |||||||||
| A9 | Extended scene | 0.24 | |||||||||
| A10 | Radio Times billings [PDF] | ||||||||||
| A11 | Coming soon - The King's demons / Planet of fire | 1.18 | |||||||||
| Total length of media 2:18:38. | |||||||||||
All release pictures
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Reviews
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| My rating | 3 | |
| Guest rating | Current average value is 3. To vote, please select one of these buttons: | |
Extra notes on cover, middle (gatefold sleeve) and any inserts | ||
StarringTom Baker (Fourth Doctor) Lalla Ward (Romana) David Brierley (Voice of K-9 Mk. II) Myra Frances - Lady Adrasta Eileen Way - Karela David Telfer - Huntsman Geoffrey Bayldon - Organon Morris Barry - Tollund Terry Walsh - Doran John Bryans - Torvin Edward Kelsey - Edu Tim Munro - Ainu Tommy Wright - Guardsmaster Philip Denyer, David Redgrave - Guards Written byDavid Fisher Produced byGraham Williams Directed byChristopher Barry SynopsisMaking a forced materialisation on Chloris, the Doctor, Romana and K9 become embroiled in the political machinations of its ruler, the Lady Adrasta. The lush vegetation of the planet's surface hides a ragtag group of bandits, a giant eggshell, man-eating Wolfweeds and, within the depths of an old mining pit, something very large has a terrible secret which threatens the destruction of Chloris itself ... BackgroundThe Creature From The Pit is the apotheosis of the Graham Williams / Douglas Adams era of Doctor Who, with sumptuous production values and humour throughout. Recorded first in the season it marks the performing debuts of Lalla Ward as Romana and David Brierley as the voice of K9. It also marks the last time that Doctor Who stalwart, Christopher Barry, would direct. Other notable cast members include one time Troughton years director, Morris Barry in the cameo role of Tollund, and the wonderfully mercurial Geoffrey Bayldon as Organon. Perhaps best known for his portrayal of The Crowman in Worzel Gummidge, Bayldon was touted by many as the perfect candidate to replace Tom Baker. He would eventually play the role of the Doctor in Big Finish's Unbound audio series. The production was plagued with problems over the special effects, particularly in the realisation of the creature. Mat Irvine would have preferred to use model work while the director rather unfortunately decided on a full size prop. Given the limitations of the budget at the time its no surprise that we end up with one of the least convincing monsters in the series history. However, we do have perhaps the most convincing jungle sets, filmed at Ealing studios, to compensate. This coupled with the atmospheric cave sets, the excellent costume design and a story that mirrors British politics at the time, combine to give Chloris a truly alien feel. Love it or loathe it, The Creature From The Pit is very much a product of its time. Whether you howl with laughter or sneer derisorily at the infamour 'Teach yourself Tibetan' scene, you can't ignore the significant impact that the Williams / Adams team left on the series history. | ||
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