Doctor Who - The Complete Third Series
starring: David Tennant, Freema Agyeman
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Studio: Warner Home VideoRelease Date: 11/06/2007Rating: Nr
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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
Studio: Warner Home VideoRelease Date: 11/06/2007Rating: Nr
Amazon.com:
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
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- More Peaks than Valleys
Series three maintains mostly strong writing, great acting, and the usual social commentary while just avoiding earning the sanctimonious and preachy mantle.It showcases the new companion, Martha Jones.Davies and Co. took the Rose / Doctor story as far as it could go without savaging Doctor Who tradition with a mismatched romance.
Martha is smart without being overbearing and caring without being effusive. Others called her"weak", but the number of times the Doctor had to count ... Read More
Rating: 
- Wow
Having seen the other three series I wasn't sure if this series would live up to my expectations, but it has and I'm very glad I bought it!
Rating: - Dr Who fan
For anyone who is any type of Dr Who fan, these episodes are great.I used to watch the old Dr Who shows in the late 70's and these really bring back the same feel they had back then.I have now turned 2 of my 3 sons into fans - the tradition continues.
Rating: - The final saga of the Master
What was the Master hiding at the edge of time?
1. The master hid himself away at the edge of time to avoid the consequences of the Time War between the Daleks and the Time Lords.The Master admits fear of the war with the Doctor.The Doctor seems to empathize with the Master about the Time war.
2. The Master changes himself into a human to avoid being detected by the other Time Lords.The Master keeps time lordliness in watch but never opens it.Martha Jones sees the watch, ... Read More
Rating: - Dr. Who Series THREE -WOW!
David Tenant is an amazing Doctor Who! I liked Christopher Eccleston int he first season, but now three seasons later - David is the man! Sonic Screwdriver and all!
This season has one of the best epsiodes ever - and I would recomend the entire series for this one epsiode.
"BLINK" - it was inventive, imaginative, scarry, funny, witty and frightening all at the same time.
Series Three is one of the best of all and if only American programing could be this good! ... Read More
- More Peaks than ValleysSeries three maintains mostly strong writing, great acting, and the usual social commentary while just avoiding earning the sanctimonious and preachy mantle.It showcases the new companion, Martha Jones.Davies and Co. took the Rose / Doctor story as far as it could go without savaging Doctor Who tradition with a mismatched romance.
Martha is smart without being overbearing and caring without being effusive. Others called her"weak", but the number of times the Doctor had to count ... Read More
- WowHaving seen the other three series I wasn't sure if this series would live up to my expectations, but it has and I'm very glad I bought it!
- Dr Who fanFor anyone who is any type of Dr Who fan, these episodes are great.I used to watch the old Dr Who shows in the late 70's and these really bring back the same feel they had back then.I have now turned 2 of my 3 sons into fans - the tradition continues.
- The final saga of the MasterWhat was the Master hiding at the edge of time?
1. The master hid himself away at the edge of time to avoid the consequences of the Time War between the Daleks and the Time Lords.The Master admits fear of the war with the Doctor.The Doctor seems to empathize with the Master about the Time war.
2. The Master changes himself into a human to avoid being detected by the other Time Lords.The Master keeps time lordliness in watch but never opens it.Martha Jones sees the watch, ... Read More
- Dr. Who Series THREE -WOW!David Tenant is an amazing Doctor Who! I liked Christopher Eccleston int he first season, but now three seasons later - David is the man! Sonic Screwdriver and all!
This season has one of the best epsiodes ever - and I would recomend the entire series for this one epsiode.
"BLINK" - it was inventive, imaginative, scarry, funny, witty and frightening all at the same time.
Series Three is one of the best of all and if only American programing could be this good! ... Read More
