Name: Doctor Who - The greatest show in the galaxy
Brand: BBC3
SKU: BBCDVD3481
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.00 (1 reviews)

Doctor Who - The greatest show in the galaxy (Stephen Wyatt)

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Picture of BBCDVD 3481 Doctor Who - The greatest show in the galaxy by artist Stephen Wyatt from the BBC records and Tapes library

BBC records label code
Label
BBC3 label

Release details

Detail			Value
Catalogue number			BBCDVD 3481
Title			Doctor Who - The greatest show in the galaxy
Artist(s)			Stephen Wyatt
Cover condition			Near mint
Record condition			Near mint
BBC records label code			-
Item deleted?			No
Released			1988
Distributed / printed by			2 entertain
Country of origin			UK
Media type			Primary
Media genre			Dramas - Sci-fi View all other tracks listed as Dramas - Sci-fi.
Run-off codes / Shop bar codes			A0101969848-B911 03 IFPI L556 Sony DADC
My rating			*****
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Label

Side & track	Track and Artist	Length
Tracks Below is a list of tracks for this release.
A1	Episode 1	24.23
A2	Episode 2	24.20
A3	Episode 3	24.30
A4	Episode 4	24.24
A5	The show must go on - Making the Greatest Show in the Galaxy	30.17
A6	Deleted and extended scenes	11.10
A7	Lost in the darkness - Missing model shots	2.08
A8	The psychic circus - A music video	3.53
A9	Remembrance 'demo'	3.24
A10	Tomorrow's times - The Seventh Doctor	14.31
A11	Victoria Wood sketch	1.15
A12	Photo gallery	7.20
A13	Radio Times listing [PDF]
A14	Coming soon - Planet of the giants	1.04
Total length of media 2:52:39.

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Extra notes on cover, middle (gatefold sleeve) and any inserts
Starring Sylvester McCoy (Seventh Doctor) Sophie Aldred (Ace) T. P. McKenna - Captain Cook Jessica Martin - Mags Ricco Ross - Ringmaster Ian Reddington - Chief Clown Peggy Mount - Stallslady Gian Sammarco - Whizz Kid Daniel Peacock - Nord Christopher Guard - Bellboy Deborah Manship - Morgana Chris Jury - Deadbeat Dee Sadler - Flowerchild Dean Hollingsworth - Bus Conductor David Ashford - Dad Janet Hargreaves - Mum Kathryn Ludlow - Little Girl Written by Stephen Wyatt Produced by John Nathan-Turner Directed by Alan Wareing Synopsis Although Ace hates clowns, the Doctor decides to take his companion to the Psychic Circus on the planet Segonax. There they find a group of scared performers who live in fear of the sinister and creepy Chief Clown. But what it so dangerous about this particular circus, why is there such a small audience and will Ace be able to overcome her fear before it's too late? Background The Greatest Show in the Galaxy was intended to be a mixture of studio and location filming and follow the typical set up of recording the location material first - in this case, a Dorset quarry - before moving into BBC Television Centre to record the interior scenes. However, this Doctor Who story was threatened with cancellation when asbestos was discovered at the BBC studios during renovations. Production ground to a halt while the problem was investigated and producer John Nathan-Turner and director Alan Wareing were left with an incomplete Doctor Who story on their hands. Luckily setting a story in a circus became a distinct advantage. A giant tent was put up in the somewhat noisy car park of BBC Elstree studios, home of EastEnders, and with a few modifications to the script, filming was completed. The end result of this troubled production is, amazingly, one of the most atmospheric and visually impressive stories from the end of the classic era of Doctor Who. Don't worry about the continuity errors brought about by the change in transmission order. Originally this story was intended to appear as the second story in Season 25 and not the last, which means a couple of quite obvious mistakes stand out if you watch the stories in order. Just put it down to the timey-wimey magic of Doctor Who, take a ringside seat, and enjoy the story. It is definitely one of the greatest shows from its era.
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