Dr Who - Ark in Space: Special Edition: DVD Review

Dr Who - The Ark in Space: Special Edition: DVD Review

Rating: G
Released by BBC and Roadshow Home Entertainment

When Doctor Who gets it right, it gets it spot on.

As with this latest re-release from the classic Tom Baker era. Broadcast in 1975, it sees the Doctor, Sarah Jane and Harry transported to a space station orbiting Earth in the future. Despite appearing deserted, the trio of travellers is soon facing a parasitic invader, determined to take down the crew and ensure its own survival.

The Ark In Space is vintage Who - body horror shocks and atmospheric, it hits the right notes from the very beginning. Wonderfully acted, perfectly put together and with some great scifi concepts and ideas, the re-release is a welcome one, as its initial unveiling contained nary a special feature. This one comes with a raft of docos and commentary, as well as a doco looking at the making of. One of the highlights of the extras is a piece about the Target book collection, which will cause many a fan to smile wistfully.

Utterly unmissable for Who fans, The Ark In Space special edition is well worth a look if you've not seen before.

Extras: Commentary, docos, TV movie version, location footage - a wealth of content.

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