Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1198 in DVD
• Released on: 2005-05-16
• Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
• Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
• Format: PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 134 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
It was always going to be a risk for the BBC to revamp Doctor Who--few television programmes inspire as much rabid and cultish adoration. With the 2005 series, however, the BBC have really outdone themselves. Their updated Doctor Who is a revelation: a cult science fiction series that has real mass appeal, and works for both children and their parents. Christopher Eccleston is an inspired and charismatic Doctor--he leaps around the sets with an unrestrained glee, like he's a child running amok in a toy shop. His enthusiasm in downright infectious. His sidekick Rose (Billie Piper) adds a real human touch, particularly as she gradually and believably matures from in-over-her-head city kid to tough-minded interplanetary hero. Much of the credit must go to writer Russell Davies, who has a much-practiced knack for finding popular appeal without dumbing-down his ideas, and who appears to have let his imagination run riot. Even the special effects, whilst not of a big-budget cinematic quality, still manage to strike a balance between cheesiness and realism. Thrilling, funny and thoroughly entertaining, this Doctor Who is a hero for the new millennium. --Robert Burrow

DVD Description
Christopher Eccleston's Doctor is wise, funny and brave; an adventurer in time and space. His detached logic gives him a vital edge when the world's in danger. But when it comes to human relationships, he can be found wanting. That's why he needs Rose.

Rose is a shop-girl from the present day, trapped in a dull existence. From the moment they meet, the Doctor and Rose are soulmates. They understand and complement each other. With nothing to hold Rose back - neither her over-bearing mum nor her hapless boyfriend - she chooses the Doctor and his promise of fantastic adventures across the universe. And he doesn't let her down...

With high production values, innovative CGI from Oscar-winning company The Mill, an all-star cast and scripts from the cream of British writers, Doctor Who is the ultimate adventure in the human race - gripping, breathtaking and action packed.

Starring Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper

Synopsis
Three episodes. In Episode One 'Rose', a young woman called Rose meets up with a mysterious stranger called The Doctor, who saves her from harm when a basement full of showroom dummies comes alive and attacks her. 'The End Of The World' finds Rose and the Doctor in the future and about to witness Earth's destruction. 'The Unquiet Dead' finds the Doctor and Rose in 1869 where they discover the 'walking' dead.

Customer Reviews

Doctor who review
I am not old enough to have seen the old series of Doctor who and I am not usually a sci fi fan but I really enjoyed Doctor who, it has really good storylines and the acting is brilliant.

Christopher Eccleston who acts the Doctor gives the character some great humour but he can also be quite serious.Billie Piper who acts Rose Tyler is a great new companion for the Doctor and she seems very comfortable in her role.Camille Codouri who plays Rose' mum and Noel Clarke who plays Rose' boyfriend both deserve credit aswell because they are both great actors.

All the episodes are really good but I would say my favourite is '' The Unquiet Dead'' and my least favourite is ''The End of the World''.These three episodes are great and I would strongly reccomend them.

CLASSIC & ENTERTAINING! (unlike mad_mushroom's review)!
If, unlike me you were fortunate enough not to have read mad_mushroom's ‘attention seeking’ and some what off the topic style review, then I hope you have made your mind up about the excellent series of Doctor who. Unfortunately for mad_mushroom, he seems to confuse politics and youth with a Sci Fi TV series – not what it’s about folks. BULLY BLAIR? A FEW YEARS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO VOTE? Maybe it's me, but just because buyers under the age of 18 cannot vote, doesn't mean they cannot have opinions and enjoy a decent show now does it? But then.. What would you expect from an obvious Tory (Faversham Kent - let's say no more), a reviewer who possibly took offence to Russell T Davis's parody in the Christmas invasion about the Falklands war. But hey.... lets not talk about politics eh? IT'S A GOOD SHOW! SO BUY IT PEOPLE!

ok but annoyed
this dvd is great. i loved the way Christopher Ecclestone made the 'Fantastic' so much more his! but I am annoyed about the fact it says 'SERIES 1' on the box. doctor who first went on air in 1964 or 1965!