Doctor Who: Terror of the Zygons: DVD Review

Doctor Who: Terror of the Zygons: DVD Review

Rating: PG
Released by BBC and Roadshow Home Entertainment

Finally, one of the Fourth Doctor's most loved adventures arrives on a 2 disc DVD set.

Set in 1975, Terror of the Zygons channels some of the trademark fears of body swap horror so prevalent in Philip Hinchcliffe's time in charge of Doctor Who. Returning to Earth, the Doctor (Tom Baker) and companions Sarah and Harry arrive in the Scottish highlands and are thrown into an investigation into the disappearance of several oil rigs. Is is the Loch Ness Monster?

Sure, some of the creature effects for the Loch Ness Monster are a bit wobbly at best, but Terror of the Zygons remains essential Doctor Who, a perfect encapsulation of Tom Baker's time in charge of the TARDIS. Great performances propel a story along which has a few plotholes here and there but it's a fabulous 70s romp.

A solid if unspectacular set of extras include a director's cut and a range of commentary and mini docos (some of which come from 2003). The third part of the UNIT Family doco brings the series upto date and give this set a warm feeling.

Extras: Directors cut, commentary, Dr Who stories, easter eggs and more.

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