Dr Who: The Cybermen Set: DVD Review
Dr Who - The Cybermen Set
Released by BBC and Roadshow Entertainment
Rating: PG
This set collects together two outings for the Cybermen - one from the 70s
where they face off against the eternally popular Tom Baker's Doctor Who and one
from the 80s where they face Sylvester McCoy's Doctor Who.
They're opposing serials in terms of engagement; the Tom Baker's Revenge of
the Cybermen serial shows a production team trying to make the best of location
and script (and largely succeeding) whereas Sylvester McCoy's Silver Nemesis is
from a series which was struggling with a lack of money and faith from the BBC.
It makes them different watching experiences but they're still watchable
fare.
However, the best part of this double release set are the extras;
specifically the doco Cheques, Lies and Videotapes. This fascinating piece looks
at the lengths fans would go to to get their hands on episodes of the series in
the days pre-monthly DVD releases - it shows how fans would pay extortionate
amounts for anything repeated fare from the Doctor. As well as the usual
commentaries and docos, this is once again a superlative release on the extras
front.
Rating: 7/10
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