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Doctor Who - The Deadly Assassin [DVD] [1976]

Tom Baker (Actor), Peter Pratt (Actor) | Rated: Parental Guidance | Format: DVD
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Tom Baker, Peter Pratt, Angus McKay
  • Format: Full Screen, PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: 2 Entertain
  • DVD Release Date: 11 May 2009
  • Run Time: 95 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B001UHNYWI
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,804 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)
    #32 in  DVD > Television > Science Fiction & Fantasy

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DVD Description

Gallifrey. Planet of the Time Lords. The Doctor has finally come home, but not by choice.

Summoned by a vision from The Matrix, he is drawn into web of political intrigue and assassination. Nothing is quite what it seems, and in the shadows lurks his oldest and deadliest enemy...

Special Features:
• Commentary by Tom Baker [The Doctor], Bernard Horsfall [Goth] and Philip Hinchcliffe [Producer]
• The Matrix Revisited Cast, crew and critics look back at the making of this story, featuring director David Maloney, designer Roger Murray-Leach and the founder of the National Viewers and Listeners Association, Mary Whitehouse
• The Gallifreyan Candidate A look at Richard Condon’s novel The Manchurian Candidate, a major influence on the plot of The Deadly Assassin
• The Frighten Factor What exactly is Doctor Who’s ‘Frighten Factor’? A diverse panel of experts try to answer the question
• Radio Times Billings Listings for this story presented in a PDF file [DVD-ROM – PC/Mac]
• Photo Gallery
• Coming Soon Trailer
• Production Information Subtitles
• Easter Egg
• Digitally remastered picture and sound quality

This story was originally broadcast on BBC1 between 30th October – 20th November 1976

Synopsis

Originally transmitted in 1976, THE DEADLY ASSASSIN is a three-part adventure full of thrilling intrigue and finds Doctor Who wrongfully accused of murdering the President of the Timelords.

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4.8 out of 5 stars (27 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
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33 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply a work of art. With LOTS of BLACK paint!, 17 Mar 2009
By Mr. R. Porter "KINDLE" (UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Doctor Who - The Deadly Assassin [DVD] [1976] (DVD)
Two little words: Bob Holmes! So get it! Not convinced? Well Read on.

If you're not a fan, trampling over people to grab their own copy first then delve in with an open mind!

This is not your average Dr Who & had Mary Whitehouse raging at the BBC. This is a time where everyone just agreed to disregard every rule of children's Science Fiction & created a one off vision of Dr Who at it's most horrifying.

It's virtually impossible for me to write this review without saying the words: Dark, Gothic or Horror. Because it represents all those words perfectly!

Dark: Because of the lack of over lit sets, the Masters clobber & the fact that the theme of story is "The death of many, to save one life"

Gothic: Because of the casts robe costumes, Catheaderal like sets, Church Organ Music & a certain characters name!

And..

Horror: Because the Doctor gets Tortured, shot, drowned, framed, almost poisoned, he falls off a cliff, smacked over the head with a Gun handle.. it goes on! Also, the Master looks like he has had all the skin on his face ripped off & gave every kid who's parents complained; Nightmares!

This is one of my favourites because of it's uniqueness. We see Galifrey at it's best, the companion is dropped & Dr Who has to use cunning, violence & guile in order to defeat his arch enemy.

There is so much more about this story I could say but I'll leave that to the countless number of fans who praise this story!

So if you haven't seen it, then do so before you die because everything about this story apart from the fake spider in the bush is simply commendable & gives a very apt representation of how Dr Who could have been a perfect show if it was aimed at adults & not children.

When ever I accidentally see a clip from, or have the patience to watch an episode of the New series, & begin to cringe from over acting, weep from lack of a characteristic music score.. I just remember this little number!

Ladies & Gentlemen: Behold.. at long last.. "THE DEADLY ASSASSIN!"

"Predictable as a Hare Doctor.." - The Master
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Deadly Assassin - Excellent, 6 Jan 2010
By Stephen James Newton (Costessey, Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Doctor Who - The Deadly Assassin [DVD] [1976] (DVD)
This is with out a doubt one of the best if not the best of the Tom Baker Era of Doctor Who.

It a great story and the first full adventure set on Gallifrey, and to see and learn more about The Doctor's people the Timelords. Also an interesting story explaining some of the history and facts about the Timelords and some of the Doctors own history especially with Borusa as one of his former teachers at Prydonian Acadamey.

The story is very intriguing to do with the assassination of the President and the Doctor framed for this and how he has to prove he did not do it and reveal the true assassin and his motives for killin the President and why he is on Gallifrey.

The story also involves his arch enemy The Master played by Peter Pratt who does an excellent job as The Master, as well as George Pravda as Castellan Spandrell and Bernard Horsfall as Chancellor Goth.

I think this is one of the must have Doctor Who Stories of all time and I enjoy watching this story again and again.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Just see it!, 5 Nov 2009
By L. Whitehurst - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Doctor Who - The Deadly Assassin [DVD] [1976] (DVD)
There are many lengthy reviews here so I won't bother to write an essay.

In my opinion, this is the best Doctor Who story of all time. This and 'The Talons of Weng-Chiang' really show what the show could really do and what ultimate story telling is all about. Robert Holmes is an amazing writer.

Gallifrey looks dark, brooding and mysterious as do the Time-Lords within it. Very gothic and atmospheric is the best to describe it. This was the first time The Doctor had a major story without a companion and it is an experiment that works. Tom Baker is the best Doctor because he can command a story by himself: Brilliant. The Doctor also gets abused quite a bit showing he is not a superman. This aspect is lacking in the New Series.

If you like the New Series: PLEASE watch this! It doesn't look cheap and the acting is top notch all round. The stories from this era are more adult than the New Series will ever be.

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5/5 (don't even have to think about it)
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

2.0 out of 5 stars deadly assasin
Although I am a big fan of Tom Baker, I found this episode very weak. The set and props were very basic and the storyline was one of the worst I have watched.
Published 5 days ago by Mr. E. A. Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars The master isnt finished!!!
When the original actor (roger delgado) died in a car crash people thought the master was gone forever.
Well he isnt. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Joel Clark

3.0 out of 5 stars Just OK Assassin
Yes, Deadly Assassin is OK but its not the finest of Dr Tom's adventures, despite (for me) what many reviews have said. Read more
Published 27 days ago by Galahad

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best episodes EVER
This is one of the best ever produced episodes ever from the Holmes/hinchcliffe era.
It is well scripted,acted,lit. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Shawn Hosmer

5.0 out of 5 stars gothic
story 8.5/10
extras 7/10

not suitable for younger children contains a scene of drowning. Mary Whitehouse was correct on this occasion.
Published 2 months ago by James Richardson

5.0 out of 5 stars Ignore the tautology, ignore the action man (!) and revel in a wonderful story
This story always makes the top ten of any poll of favourite 'Doctor Who' stories, and quite rightly too. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Spidernick

5.0 out of 5 stars best classic story
When I started watching doctor who classic stories, I read alot of reviews and many people discussed their all-time favorite doctor who story, but I didn't find alot of people who... Read more
Published 6 months ago by B. Joan

5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic!
Story: 9/10, Extras: 8/10.

Very dark, very gothic and very sureal. The dimly lit sets add a great feel to the story. The budget wasn't bad either. Read more
Published 8 months ago

5.0 out of 5 stars The Doctor faces his greatest foe.
The Doctor (Tom Baker), returns to Gallifrey to try and save the President, but is instead used as a pawn in The Master's scheme to extend his life. Read more
Published 14 months ago by C. B. Curtis

5.0 out of 5 stars Whotastic!
The Deadly Assassin is one of the best Doctor Who serials ever! Superb script full of Gallifreyan political intrigue, excellent performances from all the cast including bit part... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mr. E. A. Greenlay

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