Doctor Who: The Complete Third Series

Genre : DVD ( DVD )
Release : 2007/11/06
Price : $43.99

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Doctor Who fans concerned that the departure of popular companion Rose (Billie Piper) at the end of the second season might spell an end to the venerable UK science fiction series' revival were soon reassured by the program's third series, which is compiled in its entirety in this six-disc set. Not only did Freema Agyeman (as Earth doctor Martha Jones) prove to be more than a worthwhile replacement for Rose, but the quality of the series' 14 episodes maintained--and in many cases surpassed--the blend of wit, excitement and drama brought by head writer Russell T. Jones when he revived the program in 2003. Highlights from the third series include the Christmas special "The Runaway Bride" (starring comedian Catherine Tate as a temporary companion to the Doctor as he mourns the loss of Rose), "Gridlock" (the Face of Boe summons the Doctor and Martha to a future New York City to stop an invasion by his old enemy the Macra), "Human Nature" and "The Family of Blood" (a two-part serial in which the Doctor changes his biological form to escape the clutches of an alien brood who seek his immortality), and the three-part "Utopia," "The Sound of Drums" and "The Last of the Time Lords," which not only revives the Doctor's greatest adversary, The Master (played by Derek Jacobi in "Utopia" and John Simm in "Drums" and "Time Lords") but also revives Jack Harkness (John Barrowman) and introduces his new position with the Torchwood team. Supplemental features are included on each of the six discs in the set; chief among them are commentary by Jones, Tennant, Agyeman, producer Phil Collinson, and members of the writing and production team (in various permutations) on each of the 14 episodes. The Doctor Who Confidential series, which aired on BBC Three and offered behind-the-scenes looks at elements from each episode, is included in its 15-minute "cut down" version (as well as an hour-long episode that covered a live performance of music from the show by the National Orchestra of Wales and hosted by Tennant), as are several video diaries shot by Tennant, who proves as engaging behind the camera as he is on the show. A smattering of deleted scenes, outtakes (mostly featuring Tennant reacting good-naturedly to his own blown lines), BBC promos for all 13 episodes (including the amusing "Vote Saxon" spot, which offers Sharon Osbourne and UK pop stars McFly throwing their support behind the Master's disguise as a human MP in the series' final two episodes), and trailers for other BBC series like Jekyll, Torchwood, and MI-5, round out this terrific set. -- Paul Gaita

I ordered this two days ago for my boyfriend. I got it at a GREAT price and it came just two days after purchase!! and it was in great condition!!I would definitely by from this seller again!!!

Love it!! I have all four from the new series and I like this one the best. Love David Tennant. He was a great Dr.

A smashing good season. David Tennant plays an excellent Doctor, and like all of the previous incarnations he manages to take control of every situation with a minimal expenditure of force. I was especially amused when he defeated one of the bad guys by playing an organ. Anyways, I give it 5 stars for being so awesome.

If you are a Doctor Who fan, then this is a must have for your collection. I'm glad I got this DVD set. It's packed full of fun stuff like the Doctor Who confidentional concert, deleted scenes (including the very funny "I hate pears" One, David Tennent's video diarys, and other inside looks into how the show is made. The third season is a very fun season to watch as it had quite a few great storys, such as the two parter where the Doctor becomes human and also the three parter with the Master. The third season is also where we first meet the creepy villians, the weeping angles and the doctor's campanion, Martha Jones. I most defenatly recomend buying this season.

I am a huge fan of Doctor Who, and this dvd set really preserves the fun I had watching this show. I highly recommend this product to anyone who loves the show, especially if they would like to bask in the glory that is the Tenth Doctor