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|image=Sheer will.jpg | |image = Sheer will.jpg | ||
|series=[[Doctor Who television stories|''Doctor Who'' television stories]] | |series= [[Doctor Who television stories|''Doctor Who'' television stories]] | ||
|season number= | |season number= Season 10 (Doctor Who 1963)| | ||
|season serial number = 1 | |season serial number = 1 | ||
|story number=65 | |story number = 65 | ||
|doctor=Third Doctor | |doctor=Third Doctor | ||
|companions = [[The Brigadier]], [[John Benton|Benton]], [[Jo Grant|Jo]] | |companions = [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|The Brigadier]], [[John Benton|Benton]], [[Jo Grant|Jo]] | ||
|featuring= | |featuring = Second Doctor | ||
|featuring2= | |featuring2 = Pandad IV | ||
|featuring3 = | |featuring3 = Socra | ||
|featuring4 | |featuring4 = Time Lord (The Three Doctors){{!}}Junior Time Lord | ||
|featuring5 = First Doctor | |||
|featuring6 = | |featuring6 = UNIT soldier (The Three Doctors){{!}}UNIT soldier | ||
|enemy= [[Omega]] | |enemy= [[Omega]] | ||
|setting= [[ | |setting= [[England]], [[20th century]]; [[Anti-matter universe]] | ||
|writer= | |writer= Bob Baker, Dave Martin | ||
|director= [[Lennie Mayne]] | |director= [[Lennie Mayne]] | ||
|producer= [[Barry Letts]] | |producer= [[Barry Letts]] | ||
|novelisation= The Three Doctors (novelisation) | |novelisation= The Three Doctors (novelisation) | ||
|epcount=4 | |epcount = 4 | ||
|broadcast date= | |broadcast date= 30 December 1972 - 20 January 1973 | ||
|network= | |network = BBC1 | ||
|format= 4x25-minute episodes | |format= 4x25-minute episodes | ||
|serial production code= [[List of production codes|RRR]] | |serial production code= [[List of production codes|RRR]] | ||
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|bts = Exclusive First Look Pertwee and Troughton - Doctor Who The Three Doctors - BBC | |bts = Exclusive First Look Pertwee and Troughton - Doctor Who The Three Doctors - BBC | ||
|bts2 = Exclusive First Look Hartnell's perseverance - Doctor Who - The Three Doctors | |bts2 = Exclusive First Look Hartnell's perseverance - Doctor Who - The Three Doctors | ||
}}'''''The Three Doctors''''' was the first serial of [[season 10]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. | |thwr=45|thwr2=156|thwr3=189|thwr4=191}}'''''The Three Doctors''''' was the first serial of [[season 10 (Doctor Who 1963)|season 10]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. | ||
The serial marked several milestones for the program. Most notably, it was the first [[List of multi-Doctor stories|multi-Doctor]] story, establishing the concept of the Doctor being able to meet his past incarnations. As such, it also marked the return of [[William Hartnell]] and [[Patrick Troughton]] to the roles of the [[First Doctor]] and [[Second Doctor]] respectively. Narratively, this tenth anniversary special also ended the three year long story arc of the Third Doctor being [[Exile on Earth|exiled]] to [[Earth]], which had begun in [[season 7]] in 1970. Additionally, the special saw [[Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart]] and [[Sergeant Benton]] enter [[the Doctor's TARDIS]] for the first time. It was incidentally the first use of the phrase "it's [[Dimensional transcendentalism|bigger on the inside than it is on the outside]]," notably by the Third Doctor as a suggestion for what Benton ''should'' say. | The serial marked several milestones for the program. Most notably, it was the first [[List of multi-Doctor stories|multi-Doctor]] story, establishing the concept of the Doctor being able to meet his past incarnations. As such, it also marked the return of [[William Hartnell]] and [[Patrick Troughton]] to the roles of the [[First Doctor]] and [[Second Doctor]] respectively. Narratively, this tenth anniversary special also ended the three year long story arc of the Third Doctor being [[Exile on Earth|exiled]] to [[Earth]], which had begun in [[Season 7 (Doctor Who 1963)|season 7]] in 1970. Additionally, the special saw [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart]] and [[Sergeant Benton]] enter [[the Doctor's TARDIS]] for the first time. It was incidentally the first use of the phrase "it's [[Dimensional transcendentalism|bigger on the inside than it is on the outside]]," notably by the Third Doctor as a suggestion for what Benton ''should'' say. | ||
Though Troughton eagerly made more reappearances in multi-Doctor stories, this was the last time Hartnell appeared as the First Doctor, and his only multi-Doctor outing. He had been suffering from arteriosclerosis and his condition was beginning to heavily deteriorate from the terminal sickness. His wife advised against a physically demanding role out of concern for his failing health. For this reason, Hartnell's role in the story was limited to recorded | The story also saw the Time Lords give the Doctor a new [[dematerialisation circuit]] and restore his knowledge on how to use the TARDIS, ending the three year story arc of the Third Doctor's exile on Earth that was imposed on the Second Doctor at the end of ''[[The War Games (TV story)|The War Games]]''. Although, it wouldn't be until his [[Fourth Doctor|fourth incarnation]] that the Doctor would end all ties with his predecessor's exile on Earth. | ||
Though Troughton eagerly made more reappearances in multi-Doctor stories, this was the last time Hartnell appeared as the First Doctor, and his only multi-Doctor outing. He had been suffering from arteriosclerosis and his condition was beginning to heavily deteriorate from the terminal sickness. His wife advised against a physically demanding role out of concern for his failing health. For this reason, Hartnell's role in the story was limited to pre-recorded appearances on video screens, while seated in a chair at [[Ealing Television Film Studios]], and delivered his lines with the aid of cue cards. Nearing the end, Hartnell succumbed to his illness only two years later. | |||
As part of the 60th anniversary celebrations in November 2023, the story was re-released as the fourth episode of ''[[Tales of the TARDIS]]''. Each serial within it was edited together to form a single episode. Newly filmed material with the serial's original cast bookends each episode. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Three Doctors (TotT TV story)|The Three Doctors]]'') | |||
== Synopsis == | == Synopsis == | ||
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== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
=== Episode one === | === Episode one === | ||
On [[Earth]], a small orange device is found on a grassy bank. [[Arthur Ollis]], the warden of the [[bird sanctuary]], walks over to it and bends down to examine it. A [[Land Rover]] arrives at the cottage where Mr Ollis lives. A man steps out and knocks on the door. [[ | On [[Earth]], a small orange device is found on a grassy bank. [[Arthur Ollis]], the warden of the [[bird sanctuary]], walks over to it and bends down to examine it. A [[Land Rover]] arrives at the cottage where Mr Ollis lives. A man steps out and knocks on the door. [[Mary Hollis|Mrs Ollis]] opens the door and the man introduces himself as [[Doctor]] [[Tyler (The Three Doctors)|Tyler]]. He asks her about the device, and she tells him her husband is looking after it. The device is carrying an unusual energy blob that seems intent on capturing the [[Third Doctor]]. Tyler goes over to the area, and he and Mr Ollis sight each other. Suddenly, there is a crackling noise from the device, and when Mr Ollis bends down to examine it, he vanishes. The [[bird]]s fly off in panic. Doctor Tyler gets back in his Land Rover and asks to be put through to [[UNIT]]. He heads off to [[UNIT HQ]] and when he arrives, he meets with the Brigadier, the Doctor and Jo Grant. Tyler tells the Brigadier what happened, and he tells Tyler that he and the Doctor will be happy to help him. When Jo asks him what the box is for, he tells her it is for [[cosmic ray]] research. Tyler explains that even though he's not [[NASA]], he still gets the results. Jo asks why the [[balloon]]s are still being used. Doctor Tyler tells her that inside the device is the most advanced cosmic ray monitoring device between here and [[Cape Kennedy]]. Doctor Tyler tells the Brigadier he was going to contact UNIT for help. Doctor Tyler shows the Doctor some results which surprise the Doctor. | ||
The Brigadier asks if there is anything they can do; at the Doctor's request, he hands a [[silicon]] rod to the Doctor, who proceeds to stir his [[tea]] with it. The Brigadier then specifies if there is anything UNIT can do about the [[space lighting|space lightning]]. The Doctor tells him there is some sort of compressed light that travels faster. When the Doctor asks if the machine is working properly, Doctor Tyler tells him it is, but he hasn't developed the latest plate yet. The Doctor tells him to develop it at once and then let him know. The Doctor and Jo go off to look for the balloon, and Tyler tells the Brigadier he will be fine. The Brigadier tells Tyler to make himself at home. When the Brigadier has gone, Doctor Tyler develops his plate and is horrified to see Mr Ollis' screaming face. As Tyler goes to dismantle the box, the crackling sound is heard again, and Doctor Tyler mysteriously vanishes, while a strange organism emerges from the box and heads down the nearby sink plughole. | The Brigadier asks if there is anything they can do; at the Doctor's request, he hands a [[silicon]] rod to the Doctor, who proceeds to stir his [[tea]] with it. The Brigadier then specifies if there is anything UNIT can do about the [[space lighting|space lightning]]. The Doctor tells him there is some sort of compressed light that travels faster. When the Doctor asks if the machine is working properly, Doctor Tyler tells him it is, but he hasn't developed the latest plate yet. The Doctor tells him to develop it at once and then let him know. The Doctor and Jo go off to look for the balloon, and Tyler tells the Brigadier he will be fine. The Brigadier tells Tyler to make himself at home. When the Brigadier has gone, Doctor Tyler develops his plate and is horrified to see Mr Ollis' screaming face. As Tyler goes to dismantle the box, the crackling sound is heard again, and Doctor Tyler mysteriously vanishes, while a strange organism emerges from the box and heads down the nearby sink plughole. | ||
Meanwhile, Mrs Ollis is showing the Doctor and Jo the spot where her husband vanished. She then tells them the box had been there this morning, and that someone has already gone to collect it. The Doctor asks her if she has seen her husband since this morning. She says she hasn't. She tells them it's typical for him to go off on his own, but that he is always back in the evening. She says she will go and look for him if they like. The Doctor and Jo return to [[Bessie]]. Jo asks if it is important, and the Doctor tells her it is, "It's more important than I thought". Back at UNIT HQ, the Brigadier enters the lab with a full set of reports for Doctor Tyler. But he discovers Tyler has vanished. The Brigadier meets Sergeant [[Benton]] and asks him to find Doctor Tyler. | Meanwhile, Mrs Ollis is showing the Doctor and Jo the spot where her husband vanished. She then tells them the box had been there this morning, and that someone has already gone to collect it. The Doctor asks her if she has seen her husband since this morning. She says she hasn't. She tells them it's typical for him to go off on his own, but that he is always back in the evening. She says she will go and look for him if they like. The Doctor and Jo return to [[Bessie]]. Jo asks if it is important, and the Doctor tells her it is, "It's more important than I thought". Back at UNIT HQ, the Brigadier enters the lab with a full set of reports for Doctor Tyler. But he discovers Tyler has vanished. The Brigadier meets Sergeant [[John Benton|Benton]] and asks him to find Doctor Tyler. | ||
[[File: | [[File:Anti matter bessie.jpg|thumb|left|The anti-matter encroaches on Bessie, hunting the Doctor.]] | ||
Outside, the Doctor and Jo are driving back to UNIT in Bessie. But as they get out, the organism appears. The Doctor orders Jo to get well back. They both run, and Bessie vanishes in a flash of light. The Doctor and Jo return to the lab, and the creature slides into the drain. In the lab, the Brigadier is waiting for Doctor Tyler when Sergeant Benton arrives and tells the Brigadier that Doctor Tyler is missing, and that there was an explosion in the garage. The Doctor comes in and clarifies that it was actually a flash of light. He tells the Brigadier that the drain needs guarding. Benton gives him a strange look, but the Brigadier insists. Benton goes off to guard it. | Outside, the Doctor and Jo are driving back to UNIT in Bessie. But as they get out, the organism appears. The Doctor orders Jo to get well back. They both run, and Bessie vanishes in a flash of light. The Doctor and Jo return to the lab, and the creature slides into the drain. In the lab, the Brigadier is waiting for Doctor Tyler when Sergeant Benton arrives and tells the Brigadier that Doctor Tyler is missing, and that there was an explosion in the garage. The Doctor comes in and clarifies that it was actually a flash of light. He tells the Brigadier that the drain needs guarding. Benton gives him a strange look, but the Brigadier insists. Benton goes off to guard it. | ||
The Brigadier tells the Doctor that Mrs Ollis called, saying her husband has not returned. He then tells him they have 1500 acres to cover. The Doctor tells him they don't have to look further because he has already found Mr Ollis — on the plate that Doctor Tyler was developing. The Doctor proceeds to take [[the Doctor's sonic screwdriver|his sonic screwdriver]] out and search the area around the box they collected. He gets the strongest reading at the bottom of the sink. The Brigadier hands Doctor Tyler's reports over to the Doctor. He reads them and discovers that Tyler was right, and someone has been scanning the Earth and taking an interest in UNIT. Jo reminds the Doctor that Bessie vanished. He also mentions the creature from the drain that was after them. It was a powerful organism with a very strong hunting instinct, directed at the Doctor. | The Brigadier tells the Doctor that Mrs Ollis called, saying her husband has still not returned. He then tells him they have 1500 acres to cover. The Doctor tells him they don't have to look further because he has already found Mr Ollis — on the plate that Doctor Tyler was developing. The Doctor proceeds to take [[the Doctor's sonic screwdriver|his sonic screwdriver]] out and search the area around the box they collected. He gets the strongest reading at the bottom of the sink. The Brigadier hands Doctor Tyler's reports over to the Doctor. He reads them and discovers that Tyler was right, and someone has been scanning the Earth and taking an interest in UNIT. Jo reminds the Doctor that Bessie vanished. He also mentions the creature from the drain that was after them. It was a powerful organism with a very strong hunting instinct, directed at the Doctor. | ||
The Brigadier is in disbelief that the whole problem was for the Doctor. When the Brigadier asks why it took Mr Ollis, the Doctor says it was confused. Tyler was in the Doctor's laboratory, so the creature mistook him for the Doctor. It then took Bessie because the Doctor was near her at the time. He says there is a link between the beam and the organism. The beam was how the creature got to UNIT. The Brigadier asks if they can find it, and the Doctor tells him that they don't need to. If they wait around, it'll find them. | The Brigadier is in disbelief that the whole problem was for the Doctor. When the Brigadier asks why it took Mr Ollis, the Doctor says it was confused. Tyler was in the Doctor's laboratory, so the creature mistook him for the Doctor. It then took Bessie because the Doctor was near her at the time. He says there is a link between the beam and the organism. The beam was how the creature got to UNIT. The Brigadier asks if they can find it, and the Doctor tells him that they don't need to. If they wait around, it'll find them. | ||
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=== Episode two === | === Episode two === | ||
[[File: | [[File:Friends re-UNITed.jpg|thumb|left|Friends reUNITed.]] | ||
The [[Second Doctor]] warns [[Sergeant Benton]] not to go outside because the [[Third Doctor]] knows what he's doing; "At least I hope he does." Benton worries about the Third Doctor and [[Jo Grant|Jo]], but the Second Doctor assures him they've simply been transported somewhere else. The two of them marvel at the creature's sudden inaction. Benton wants to "take the opportunity to blow it to bits", but the Doctor insists on a subtler approach. They exit, peering at the organism. | The [[Second Doctor]] warns [[John Benton|Sergeant Benton]] not to go outside because the [[Third Doctor]] knows what he's doing; "At least I hope he does." Benton worries about the Third Doctor and [[Jo Grant|Jo]], but the Second Doctor assures him they've simply been transported somewhere else. The two of them marvel at the creature's sudden inaction. Benton wants to "take the opportunity to blow it to bits", but the Doctor insists on a subtler approach. They exit, peering at the organism. | ||
The [[ | The [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|Brigadier]] appears, and the Doctor tells him to leave it alone because it's not dangerous at the moment. The Brigadier processes what he just saw, then turns and stares at the Doctor. Benton tells the Brigadier, "It's the first one." The Brigadier wonders why the Doctor changed his appearance back, and what happened to Miss Grant. The Doctor explains, but he doesn't believe him. The Doctor tells him that changing into "the tall thin fellow" hasn't happened to him yet, and that he's a temporal anomaly. The Brigadier insists that the Doctor mucked around and changed his face back but says he just wants Miss Grant back. The Doctor can't make any promises, so the Brigadier tells him to talk to his all-powerful superiors. The Doctor says they aren't all-powerful right now and that it's been left up to "me and me and me". | ||
The Time Lords argue over the Doctor helping himself and the force they are combating. The limited power has resulted in limited success in transporting the First Doctor. The Second is helping UNIT, and the Third is in the black hole, which likely means he's dead. | The Time Lords argue over the Doctor helping himself and the force they are combating. The limited power has resulted in limited success in transporting the First Doctor. The Second is helping UNIT, and the Third is in the black hole, which likely means he's dead. | ||
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The Third Doctor and Jo follow the footprints and find Doctor [[Tyler (The Three Doctors)|Tyler]]. The Doctor explains they are on a stable planet in the black hole, "an anomaly inside an impossibility". A mysterious man looks at a screen that depicts the three of them talking and orders a rock-like creature to bring his guests to him. The three are promptly interrupted by several of the creatures. | The Third Doctor and Jo follow the footprints and find Doctor [[Tyler (The Three Doctors)|Tyler]]. The Doctor explains they are on a stable planet in the black hole, "an anomaly inside an impossibility". A mysterious man looks at a screen that depicts the three of them talking and orders a rock-like creature to bring his guests to him. The three are promptly interrupted by several of the creatures. | ||
Inside [[the TARDIS]], the Second Doctor concludes that his plan had the opposite effect because the creature is [[anti-matter]]. The Brigadier tells him to stop his nattering; the Doctor looks for his recorder. The Brigadier demands to be let out, but the Doctor explains that he can't. All they can do is think, and he needs his recorder to do so. In the anti-matter universe, the Third Doctor and his two companions are escorted into a palace. | Inside [[The Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]], the Second Doctor concludes that his plan had the opposite effect because the creature is [[anti-matter]]. The Brigadier tells him to stop his nattering; the Doctor looks for his recorder. The Brigadier demands to be let out, but the Doctor explains that he can't. All they can do is think, and he needs his recorder to do so. In the anti-matter universe, the Third Doctor and his two companions are escorted into a palace. | ||
The Second Doctor tries to augment the Brigadier's radio and comments that he envies the Third Doctor and the adventure he is probably having as he does so. The said Doctor is arguing with Tyler, who wants to make a break for it. Despite the Doctor's efforts to stop him, he does. Tyler ends up running in circles and ending up back where he started. In the TARDIS, the Brigadier tries out his augmented radio. The [[First Doctor]] appears on the screen. He confirms that the Time Lords are struggling. He tells the Second Doctor to take the force field down; when he asks why, the First Doctor merely tells him to use his intelligence. | The Second Doctor tries to augment the Brigadier's radio and comments that he envies the Third Doctor and the adventure he is probably having as he does so. The said Doctor is arguing with Tyler, who wants to make a break for it. Despite the Doctor's efforts to stop him, he does. Tyler ends up running in circles and ending up back where he started. In the TARDIS, the Brigadier tries out his augmented radio. The [[First Doctor]] appears on the screen. He confirms that the Time Lords are struggling. He tells the Second Doctor to take the force field down; when he asks why, the First Doctor merely tells him to use his intelligence. | ||
[[File: | [[File:UNIT HQ into the black hole.jpg|thumb|UNIT HQ moves into the black hole.]] | ||
In the anti-matter universe, the Doctor and Tyler conclude that their bodies have been processed so they can exist in the anti-matter universe, just like the organisms who could exist in UNIT's world. Meanwhile in the TARDIS, the Second Doctor says that he is taking the force field down, much to his companions' dismay. Benton points out that if he does so, the creature can get at the TARDIS. The Doctor replies, "Precisely," understanding why his previous self told him to do it, and does so. As he does so, the creatures outside of UNIT HQ disappear, followed by UNIT HQ itself. The UNIT soldiers fighting the beings are left standing in confusion, as UNIT HQ is transported into the black hole. | In the anti-matter universe, the Doctor and Tyler conclude that their bodies have been processed so they can exist in the anti-matter universe, just like the organisms who could exist in UNIT's world. Meanwhile in the TARDIS, the Second Doctor says that he is taking the force field down, much to his companions' dismay. Benton points out that if he does so, the creature can get at the TARDIS. The Doctor replies, "Precisely," understanding why his previous self told him to do it, and does so. As he does so, the creatures outside of UNIT HQ disappear, followed by UNIT HQ itself. The UNIT soldiers fighting the beings are left standing in confusion, as UNIT HQ is transported into the black hole. | ||
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Meanwhile, on the planet, the [[Third Doctor]], [[Jo Grant|Jo]] and Doctor [[Tyler (The Three Doctors)|Tyler]] enter the throne room. Jo asks who brought them here, and a loud booming voice declares, "I did!" From the shadows steps the legendary Time Lord, [[Omega]]. He was the solar engineer who created the [[supernova]] that powers Time Lord civilisation. He was thought to be killed in the explosion, but in actuality he had been transported to the antimatter universe, where his will and thought turned the formless matter into physicality. Trapped, due to the fact that his will is the only thing maintaining reality, he vowed revenge on the Time Lords, whom he believes abandoned him to his fate. Omega sends Tyler and Jo away. While in the cell, they muse about the relationship between the Doctor and Omega. Elsewhere, Omega asks the Doctor for help in defeating the Time Lords, threatening death for the Doctor and his companions if he refuses. | Meanwhile, on the planet, the [[Third Doctor]], [[Jo Grant|Jo]] and Doctor [[Tyler (The Three Doctors)|Tyler]] enter the throne room. Jo asks who brought them here, and a loud booming voice declares, "I did!" From the shadows steps the legendary Time Lord, [[Omega]]. He was the solar engineer who created the [[supernova]] that powers Time Lord civilisation. He was thought to be killed in the explosion, but in actuality he had been transported to the antimatter universe, where his will and thought turned the formless matter into physicality. Trapped, due to the fact that his will is the only thing maintaining reality, he vowed revenge on the Time Lords, whom he believes abandoned him to his fate. Omega sends Tyler and Jo away. While in the cell, they muse about the relationship between the Doctor and Omega. Elsewhere, Omega asks the Doctor for help in defeating the Time Lords, threatening death for the Doctor and his companions if he refuses. | ||
In [[the TARDIS]], the [[Second Doctor]] tells the [[ | In [[The Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]], the [[Second Doctor]] tells the [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|Brigadier]] to prepare himself for a shock. Once leaving the shelter of the machine, the Doctor muses at how the headquarters came with the TARDIS. The Brigadier opens the door to find the barren anti-matter landscape and returns to the Doctor, upset that he's stolen HQ and they're in a new country. [[John Benton|Benton]] tries to explain that they're in a different universe, but the Brigadier doesn't listen and leaves. The Doctor tries to look for his recorder, but he and Benton are chased off by a rock creature. Outside, the Brigadier encounters Mr [[Arthur Ollis|Ollis]]. He explains that there were others here, but they were taken by the rock creatures. Right on cue, several appear, escorting the Doctor and Benton into Omega's palace. | ||
Inside, the Third Doctor urges Omega to simply return to his spot on the Time Lord high council and do no more harm. Just then, the Second Doctor and Benton arrive. Omega demands to know who they are, but the Third Doctor insists they are innocent bystanders. Omega objects that the organism was programmed to seek out a Time Lord and proceeds to [[deduce]] that one of the two newcomers must be one. Because the Second Doctor does not fear him, he figures out that they are the same Time Lord. Omega is angered that they deceived him and sends them away. Outside, Ollis and the Brigadier fail to find any way in except the main entrance. | Inside, the Third Doctor urges Omega to simply return to his spot on the Time Lord high council and do no more harm. Just then, the Second Doctor and Benton arrive. Omega demands to know who they are, but the Third Doctor insists they are innocent bystanders. Omega objects that the organism was programmed to seek out a Time Lord and proceeds to [[deduce]] that one of the two newcomers must be one. Because the Second Doctor does not fear him, he figures out that they are the same Time Lord. Omega is angered that they deceived him and sends them away. Outside, Ollis and the Brigadier fail to find any way in except the main entrance. | ||
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In the cell, the Doctors argue briefly until the companions rebuke them. They apologise. They also repeat the "me" escapade when Tyler inquires who the Second Doctor is. They also proceed to explain the Law of [[Singularity]] and how Omega is controlling the world with the pure force of will. Jo tells them they ought to be able to put their heads together to will up a door. They do so, leave, and tell their companions to stay put. Tyler says he wants to see the "singularity chamber" and follows, Benton and Jo close behind. | In the cell, the Doctors argue briefly until the companions rebuke them. They apologise. They also repeat the "me" escapade when Tyler inquires who the Second Doctor is. They also proceed to explain the Law of [[Singularity]] and how Omega is controlling the world with the pure force of will. Jo tells them they ought to be able to put their heads together to will up a door. They do so, leave, and tell their companions to stay put. Tyler says he wants to see the "singularity chamber" and follows, Benton and Jo close behind. | ||
The Doctors arrive and discover a column of smoke. "Singularity!" they marvel. Omega suddenly appears, raving mad. They explain that they put their wills together to escape. Omega challenges the Third Doctor to fight the dark side of his mind. | The Doctors arrive and discover a column of smoke. "Singularity!" they marvel. Omega suddenly appears, raving mad. They explain that they put their wills together to escape. Omega challenges the Third Doctor to fight [[Omega's Champion|the dark side of his mind]]. | ||
Meanwhile, the companions lose track of the Doctors, as well as their way, but find their way out of the palace. As they leave, they run into the Brigadier and Ollis. Together, the five flee to [[Bessie]] and back to UNIT headquarters. | Meanwhile, the companions lose track of the Doctors, as well as their way, but find their way out of the palace. As they leave, they run into the Brigadier and Ollis. Together, the five flee to [[Bessie]] and back to UNIT headquarters. | ||
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Upon Omega asking what is wrong, the Doctors reveal that years of exposure to the corrosive effects of the black hole's singularity have destroyed Omega's physical body. Omega walks over to a mirror and takes off his mask. He discovers that he hasn't got a head or a physical body. The Third Doctor states, "You exist only because your will says that you exist. And your will is all that is left of you." Omega bows his head and then lets out a insane cry. Driven over the edge by this discovery, Omega now demands that the Doctors share his exile. | Upon Omega asking what is wrong, the Doctors reveal that years of exposure to the corrosive effects of the black hole's singularity have destroyed Omega's physical body. Omega walks over to a mirror and takes off his mask. He discovers that he hasn't got a head or a physical body. The Third Doctor states, "You exist only because your will says that you exist. And your will is all that is left of you." Omega bows his head and then lets out a insane cry. Driven over the edge by this discovery, Omega now demands that the Doctors share his exile. | ||
[[File: | [[File:1 Contact.jpg|thumb|The First Doctor forms contact with his future selves.]] | ||
Both Doctors escape, making it back to the TARDIS. Once inside, they receive another message from the First Doctor, urging them to put their heads together and figure out how to outsmart Omega. After this psychic conference, they agree to remove the force field generator of the TARDIS. As the Second Doctor opens up the TARDIS console base to disconnect the apparatus, he exclaims at the sight of his lost recorder. However, the Third Doctor suggests that the recorder is even more important than the generator itself. Realising he intends to sacrifice his musical instrument, the Second Doctor protests until the Third Doctor promises to get him a replacement, even a thousand. | Both Doctors escape, making it back to the TARDIS. Once inside, they receive another message from the First Doctor, urging them to put their heads together and figure out how to outsmart Omega. After this psychic conference, they agree to remove the force field generator of the TARDIS. As the Second Doctor opens up the TARDIS console base to disconnect the apparatus, he exclaims at the sight of his lost recorder. However, the Third Doctor suggests that the recorder is even more important than the generator itself. Realising he intends to sacrifice his musical instrument, the Second Doctor protests until the Third Doctor promises to get him a replacement, even a thousand. | ||
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The group returns to Earth inside UNIT HQ, with everything back where it was. Jo weeps over the apparent loss of her Doctor, while the Brigadier mourns the losses of both incarnations he knew. However, the TARDIS reappears in the laboratory, and the Doctors emerge, with Jo hugging the Third Doctor earnestly. They explain that because the recorder fell into the force field, it was not turned into antimatter, giving them a chance to escape and cause a reaction that turned the black hole into a supernova, igniting a brand new star for the Time Lords to use as an energy source. When Omega's will collapsed, it made all the objects that had ended up in his world return to their proper places. For the Doctors, it was the TARDIS; and for Ollis, the bird sanctuary with his shotgun, explaining why he didn't arrive at UNIT HQ with everyone else. | The group returns to Earth inside UNIT HQ, with everything back where it was. Jo weeps over the apparent loss of her Doctor, while the Brigadier mourns the losses of both incarnations he knew. However, the TARDIS reappears in the laboratory, and the Doctors emerge, with Jo hugging the Third Doctor earnestly. They explain that because the recorder fell into the force field, it was not turned into antimatter, giving them a chance to escape and cause a reaction that turned the black hole into a supernova, igniting a brand new star for the Time Lords to use as an energy source. When Omega's will collapsed, it made all the objects that had ended up in his world return to their proper places. For the Doctors, it was the TARDIS; and for Ollis, the bird sanctuary with his shotgun, explaining why he didn't arrive at UNIT HQ with everyone else. | ||
[[File: | [[File:3 & Jo.jpg|thumb|left|The Doctor feels guilt for tricking Omega.]] | ||
With the power now restored to the Time Lords, they are able to send the First and Second Doctors back to their respective time periods. The First Doctor appears on the TARDIS monitor one last time to bid his future incarnations farewell, fearing what they would do without his incarnation's intellect. The Second Doctor then gives a cheerful goodbye to his friends, old and new, and admits he enjoyed meeting his successor, though his future self jokingly hopes they won't meet again. The Second Doctor vanishes into thin air, to the amazement of Dr Tyler. The Brigadier and Benton leave the TARDIS to "make a full inventory of the HQ" and see if anything disappeared after these events. Benton questions him about what they would document the cause of the lost items if they found any, but the Brigadier simply tells him to come along, obviously using this as an excuse to get away from the madness he's been through. Dr Tyler also exits the TARDIS, jesting that he cannot write about this in any academic sense if he values his job. | With the power now restored to the Time Lords, they are able to send the First and Second Doctors back to their respective time periods. The First Doctor appears on the TARDIS monitor one last time to bid his future incarnations farewell, fearing what they would do without his incarnation's intellect. The Second Doctor then gives a cheerful goodbye to his friends, old and new, and admits he enjoyed meeting his successor, though his future self jokingly hopes they won't meet again. The Second Doctor vanishes into thin air, to the amazement of Dr Tyler. The Brigadier and Benton leave the TARDIS to "make a full inventory of the HQ" and see if anything disappeared after these events. Benton questions him about what they would document the cause of the lost items if they found any, but the Brigadier simply tells him to come along, obviously using this as an excuse to get away from the madness he's been through. Dr Tyler also exits the TARDIS, jesting that he cannot write about this in any academic sense if he values his job. | ||
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* [[Omega]] - [[Stephen Thorne]] | * [[Omega]] - [[Stephen Thorne]] | ||
* [[Tyler (The Three Doctors)|Doctor Tyler]] - [[Rex Robinson]] | * [[Tyler (The Three Doctors)|Doctor Tyler]] - [[Rex Robinson]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Pandad IV|President of the Council]] - [[Roy Purcell]] | ||
* [[Arthur Ollis|Mr. Ollis]] - [[Laurie Webb]] | * [[Arthur Ollis|Mr. Ollis]] - [[Laurie Webb]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Socra|Chancellor]] - [[Clyde Pollitt]] | ||
* [[Time Lord (The Three Doctors)|Time Lord]] - [[Graham Leaman]] | * [[Time Lord (The Three Doctors)|Time Lord]] - [[Graham Leaman]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Mary Hollis|Mrs Ollis]] - [[Patricia Prior]] | ||
* [[Palmer | * [[Dennis Palmer|Corporal Palmer]] - [[Denys Palmer]] | ||
=== Uncredited cast === | === Uncredited cast === | ||
* Omega's | * [[Omega's Champion]] - [[Alan Chuntz]] ([[DWM 260]]) | ||
* [[Gell guard]]s - [[John Scott Martin]], [[Cy Town]], [[Murphy Grumbar]], [[Ricky Newby]] ([[DWM 260]]) | * [[Gell guard]]s - [[John Scott Martin]], [[Cy Town]], [[Murphy Grumbar]], [[Ricky Newby]] ([[DWM 260]]) | ||
* UNIT soldiers - [[Pat Gorman]], [[Terence Denville]], [[Leslie Bates]], [[Terry Sartain]], [[David Billa]], [[David Melbourne]] ([[DWM 260]]) | * UNIT soldiers - [[Pat Gorman]], [[Terence Denville]], [[Leslie Bates]], [[Terry Sartain]], [[David Billa]], [[David Melbourne]] ([[DWM 260]]) | ||
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* [[Writer]] - [[Bob Baker]] and [[Dave Martin]] | * [[Writer]] - [[Bob Baker]] and [[Dave Martin]] | ||
* [[Producer]] - [[Barry Letts]] | * [[Producer]] - [[Barry Letts]] | ||
* [[Director]] - [[Lennie Mayne]] | * [[Director (crew)|Director]] - [[Lennie Mayne]] | ||
* [[Doctor Who theme|Title Music]] - [[Ron Grainer]] and [[BBC Radiophonic Workshop]] | * [[Doctor Who theme|Title Music]] - [[Ron Grainer]] and [[BBC Radiophonic Workshop]] | ||
* [[Theme Arrangement]] - [[Delia Derbyshire]] | * [[Theme Arrangement]] - [[Delia Derbyshire]] | ||
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* [[Special Sounds]] - [[Dick Mills]] | * [[Special Sounds]] - [[Dick Mills]] | ||
* [[Film Cameraman]] - [[John Baker (cameraman)|John Baker]] | * [[Film Cameraman]] - [[John Baker (cameraman)|John Baker]] | ||
* [[Film sound|Film Sound]] - [[Bob Roberts]] | * [[Film sound|Film Sound]] - [[Bob Roberts (film sound)|Bob Roberts]] | ||
* [[Film Editor]] - [[Jim Walker]] | * [[Film Editor]] - [[Jim Walker]] | ||
* [[Visual Effects Designer]] - [[Michaeljohn Harris]] | * [[Visual Effects Designer]] - [[Michaeljohn Harris]] | ||
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* [[Producer's secretary|Producer's Secretary]] - [[Sarah Newman]] ([[INFO]]: ''The Three Doctors'') | * [[Producer's secretary|Producer's Secretary]] - [[Sarah Newman]] ([[INFO]]: ''The Three Doctors'') | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
=== Cultural references from the real world === | === Cultural references from the real world === | ||
* Jo makes a reference to [[the Beatles]] song "[[I Am the Walrus]]". | * Jo makes a reference to [[the Beatles]] song "[[I Am the Walrus]]". | ||
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== Story notes == | == Story notes == | ||
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* This story had a working title of ''The Black Hole''. | * This story had a working title of ''The Black Hole''. | ||
* This story celebrates the start of the tenth season of ''[[Doctor Who]]'' on [[television]]. | * This story celebrates the start of the tenth season of ''[[Doctor Who]]'' on [[television]]. | ||
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* This is the first appearance of Omega. Originally Omega's name was supposed to be [[Ohm|OHM]], the word resulting from turning "WHO" upside-down. "Ohm" was later used as the name of an ancient [[Gallifreyan]] god in the novel ''[[The Infinity Doctors (novel)|The Infinity Doctors]]''. | * This is the first appearance of Omega. Originally Omega's name was supposed to be [[Ohm|OHM]], the word resulting from turning "WHO" upside-down. "Ohm" was later used as the name of an ancient [[Gallifreyan]] god in the novel ''[[The Infinity Doctors (novel)|The Infinity Doctors]]''. | ||
* This story marked the first time that the First and Second Doctors were seen on-screen in colour. | * This story marked the first time that the First and Second Doctors were seen on-screen in colour. | ||
* [[Jamie McCrimmon|Jamie]] was supposed to return and have a romance with Jo. However, [[Frazer Hines]] was busy with | * [[Jamie McCrimmon|Jamie]] was supposed to return and have a romance with Jo. However, [[Frazer Hines]] was busy with ''[[Emmerdale]]'' and so his lines were given to Benton. To try and salvage the idea of Jamie appearing, the production team even tried to write a cameo for him in the last scene calling the Second Doctor back to his own timeline but even that was scrubbed due to ''Emmerdale'' commitments. As a result, this is one of two ''Doctor Who'' stories to feature Troughton but not Hines, along with [[The Power of the Daleks (TV story)|''The Power of the Daleks'']]. | ||
* [[Zoe Heriot|Zoe]] was also considered to return, but [[Jon Pertwee]] felt too many returning characters would be distracting. | * [[Zoe Heriot|Zoe]] was also considered to return, but [[Jon Pertwee]] felt too many returning characters would be distracting. | ||
* This story featured a new redesigned TARDIS console room set by [[Roger Liminton]]. The one used in the previous story, ''[[The Time Monster (TV story)|The Time Monster]]'', warped in storage and had a design which [[Barry Letts]] disliked. | * This story featured a new redesigned TARDIS console room set by [[Roger Liminton]]. The one used in the previous story, ''[[The Time Monster (TV story)|The Time Monster]]'', warped in storage and had a design which [[Barry Letts]] disliked. | ||
* This story marks the end of the Doctor's exile on [[Earth]]. This also marks the beginning of the gradual phasing out of [[ | * This story marks the end of the Doctor's exile on [[Earth]]. This also marks the beginning of the gradual phasing out of [[UNIT]] on the series, as the Doctor spends more and more time away from [[20th century]] Earth. | ||
* The Second Doctor offers the Brigadier a [[jelly baby]]. A few years later, the sweet was brought back as a regular favourite of the [[Fourth Doctor]]. | * The Second Doctor offers the Brigadier a [[jelly baby]]. A few years later, the sweet was brought back as a regular favourite of the [[Fourth Doctor]]. | ||
* This was one of the stories chosen to be shown as part of [[BSB's Doctor Who Weekend]] in September 1990. | * This was one of the stories chosen to be shown as part of [[BSB's Doctor Who Weekend]] in September 1990. | ||
* Footage from this episode would later be used in ''[[The Sarah Jane Adventures]]'' story ''[[Death of the Doctor (TV story)|Death of the Doctor]]'' as a flashback of Jo's time with the Doctor. This marks the first and only appearance of Patrick Troughton and William Hartnell in ''The Sarah Jane Adventures''. | * Footage from this episode would later be used in ''[[The Sarah Jane Adventures]]'' story ''[[Death of the Doctor (TV story)|Death of the Doctor]]'' as a flashback of Jo's time with the Doctor. This marks the first and only appearance of Patrick Troughton and William Hartnell in ''The Sarah Jane Adventures''. | ||
* This story marked the first time [[Jon Pertwee]] and [[William Hartnell]] appeared in a production together since the 1953 film ''Will Any Gentleman...?'' | * This story marked the first time [[Jon Pertwee]] and [[William Hartnell]] appeared in a production together since the 1953 film ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Any_Gentleman...%3F Will Any Gentleman...?]'' | ||
* The story was repeated on [[BBC2]] on consecutive evenings from Monday 23 to Thursday 26 November 1981 as part of the repeat season ''[[The Five Faces of Doctor Who]]'', in order to tie-in with the programme's eighteenth anniversary. The ''Radio Times'' programme listing for the repeat transmission of episode two was accompanied by a black and white head-and-shoulders publicity shot of the Second, Third and First Doctors, with the accompanying caption "Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee and William Hartnell - ''The Three Doctors'' called in to save the Time Lords and the Universe from doom: 5.35". | * The story was repeated on [[BBC2]] on consecutive evenings from Monday 23 to Thursday 26 November 1981 as part of the repeat season ''[[The Five Faces of Doctor Who]]'', in order to tie-in with the programme's eighteenth anniversary. The ''[[Radio Times]]'' programme listing for the repeat transmission of episode two was accompanied by a black-and-white head-and-shoulders publicity shot of the Second, Third and First Doctors, with the accompanying caption "[[Patrick Troughton]], [[Jon Pertwee]] and [[William Hartnell]] - ''The Three Doctors'' called in to save the Time Lords and the Universe from doom: 5.35". ''(original published text)'' | ||
* Though intended to commemorate the tenth anniversary of Doctor Who, this story aired roughly eleven to ten months ahead of the actual tenth anniversary, which occurred during the hiatus between [[Season 10|Seasons 10]] and [[Season 11|11]]. | * Though intended to commemorate the tenth anniversary of Doctor Who, this story aired roughly eleven to ten months ahead of the actual tenth anniversary, which occurred during the hiatus between [[Season 10 (Doctor Who 1963)|Seasons 10]] and [[Season 11 (Doctor Who 1963)|11]]. | ||
* In the original version, ''Deathworld'', the Time Lords are in conflict with a Federation of Evil led by a personification of Death. To avert all-out war, the Time Lords manage to convince the Federation to allow them to send the three Doctors into the Federation's Underworld domain. There, the Doctors will do battle against various realisations of Death — including | * In the original version, ''[[Deathworld (unproduced TV story)|Deathworld]]'', the Time Lords are in conflict with a Federation of Evil led by a personification of Death. To avert all-out war, the Time Lords manage to convince the Federation to allow them to send the three Doctors into the Federation's Underworld domain. There, the Doctors will do battle against various realisations of Death — including [[zombie]]s, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Horsemen_of_the_Apocalypse the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse], the Hindu goddess [[Kali]], and the cyclops [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyphemus Polyphemus] from Greek mythology — with the victor in the contests determining whether the Time Lords or the Federation of Evil will prevail. | ||
* [[Terrance Dicks]] was once asked how [[Patrick Troughton]] and [[Jon Pertwee]] got on and he jokingly replied "Not at all". Initially, the two clashed over differing acting styles and working methods — Troughton was fond of ad-libbing and goofing around, while Pertwee insisted on sticking to the script. After Pertwee questioned Troughton on one of his ad-libs, Troughton replied, "Instead of worrying about what I'm going to say, worry about what you're going to say." The two also | * [[Terrance Dicks]] was once asked how [[Patrick Troughton]] and [[Jon Pertwee]] got on and he jokingly replied "Not at all". Initially, the two clashed over differing acting styles and working methods — Troughton was fond of ad-libbing and goofing around, while Pertwee insisted on sticking to the script. After Pertwee questioned Troughton on one of his ad-libs, Troughton replied, "Instead of worrying about what I'm going to say, worry about what you're going to say." The two also quarrelled over Pertwee's habit of moving [[Stephen Thorne]] slightly to get better camera angles for himself, something that Troughton objected to as he felt the camera was rightfully focusing on the monsters. The two eventually did become good friends and would play up a mock rivalry at conventions. This had knock-on effects ten years later during the making of ''[[The Five Doctors (TV story)|The Five Doctors]]'', with Dicks deliberately writing the script so that the Second and Third Doctors would not meet until everybody came together at the climax, which ended up disappointing both Troughton and Pertwee. | ||
* The Brigadier's line about the anti-matter world being Cromer was improvised by [[Nicholas Courtney]]. | * The Brigadier's line about the anti-matter world being Cromer was improvised by [[Nicholas Courtney]]. | ||
* [[Patrick Troughton]] referring to Omega as a "bloke" in an echo of the previous line delivered by [[John Levene]] was improvised. | * [[Patrick Troughton]] referring to Omega as a "bloke" in an echo of the previous line delivered by [[John Levene]] was improvised. | ||
* The serial was originally scripted to end with the first mention of [[Metebelis | * The serial was originally scripted to end with the first mention of [[Metebelis III]] (though originally scripted as [[Metebelis IV]]), as the Doctor was to invite Jo on a trip to see the planet. This would have originally set up the story arc that would weave all the way through the season to ''[[The Green Death (TV story)|The Green Death]],'' and beyond to ''[[Planet of the Spiders (TV story)|Planet of the Spiders]]''. Due to time constraints, the line was cut — though Terrance Dicks reinstated it for the [[The Three Doctors (novelisation)|novelisation]] — and the first mention of the attempts to travel to the Blue Planet would be in the next story, ''[[Carnival of Monsters (TV story)|Carnival of Monsters]]''. | ||
* [[Richard Franklin]] was unable to appear in this serial due to theatrical commitments, so Sergeant Benton took on the majority of the role written for [[Mike Yates|Captain Yates]] and a new character, Corporal Palmer, took on most of the lines originally written for Benton. | |||
* In a morbid twist of fate, Hartnell, Troughton and Pertwee are the only actors who played numbered incarnations of [[The Doctor]] to have died as of 2023. | |||
=== Ratings === | === Ratings === | ||
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=== Myths === | === Myths === | ||
* [[William Hartnell]]'s scenes were filmed in the garage of his home against a black backdrop. ''(His scenes were actually filmed at [[Ealing Television Film Studios]])'' | * [[William Hartnell]]'s scenes were filmed in the garage of his home against a black backdrop. ''(His scenes were actually filmed at [[Ealing Television Film Studios]]. However, promotional images featuring the three Doctors were taken in his garden.)'' | ||
* The scene in which the Second Doctor | * The scene in which the Second Doctor appears in black-and-white on the Time Lords' video screen originated from the now lost 1967 story, ''[[The Macra Terror (TV story)|The Macra Terror]]''. ''(While ''The Macra Terror'' did still exist at the time, as did every single episode of ''Doctor Who'' bar ''[[The Daleks' Master Plan (TV story)|The Daleks' Master Plan]]'': "[[The Daleks' Master Plan (TV story)#The Feast of Steven (7)|The Feast of Steven]]", the footage that appeared on the Time Lords' screen was actually a specially filmed shot.)'' | ||
=== Filming locations === | === Filming locations === | ||
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* When they first disappear, the doors to the lab are open; however when the Doctor and Jo find them in the antimatter universe, they are locked. | * When they first disappear, the doors to the lab are open; however when the Doctor and Jo find them in the antimatter universe, they are locked. | ||
* When the Doctor and Jo find Bessie, her tyres are covered with white dust, showing she was driven into the quarry, not transported. | * When the Doctor and Jo find Bessie, her tyres are covered with white dust, showing she was driven into the quarry, not transported. | ||
* Although it is later revealed that Omega has no physical shape, the actor's mouth can be seen on several occasions, notably when he is working out who the Second Doctor is. | * Although it is later revealed that Omega has no physical shape, the actor's mouth can be seen on several occasions, notably when he is working out who the Second Doctor is. This is most noticeable during a moment in episode four when, as Omega declares that his will is to destroy, his mask briefly lifts up, allowing the lower half of [[Stephen Thorne]]'s face to be seen in full. | ||
* When Omega's champion puts the Third Doctor in the hold that ends their battle, the positioning of his arms relative to Pertwee's changes between shots. | * When Omega's champion puts the Third Doctor in the hold that ends their battle, the positioning of his arms relative to Pertwee's changes between shots. | ||
* When the Doctors flee Omega's lair, they open the door, which is smooth on its outer surface. But outside shots reveal the door to be textured. | * When the Doctors flee Omega's lair, they open the door, which is smooth on its outer surface. But outside shots reveal the door to be textured. | ||
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== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* The [[Second Doctor]] and [[the Brigadier]] both mention their battle with the [[Cybermen]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Invasion (TV story)|The Invasion]]'') The Brigadier also mentions his first meeting with the Doctor during the [[Robot Yeti|Yeti]] attack. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Web of Fear (TV story)|The Web of Fear]]'') | * The [[Second Doctor]] and [[the Brigadier]] both mention their battle with the [[Cybermen]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Invasion (TV story)|The Invasion]]'') The Brigadier also mentions his first meeting with the Doctor during the [[Robot Yeti|Yeti]] attack. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Web of Fear (TV story)|The Web of Fear]]'') | ||
* Mention is made of the two occasions the Doctor [[ | * Mention is made of the two occasions the Doctor [[change of appearance|changed his appearance]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Tenth Planet (TV story)|The Tenth Planet]]'', ''[[The War Games (TV story)|The War Games]]'') | ||
* The First Doctor is seen briefly in a [[rose garden (The Three Doctors)|rose garden]] linked to [[the Doctor's early life|his early life]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Five Doctors (TV story)|The Five Doctors]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[Lungbarrow (novel)|Lungbarrow]]'', [[AUDIO]]: ''[[Auld Mortality (audio story)|Auld Mortality]]'') | * The First Doctor is seen briefly in a [[rose garden (The Three Doctors)|rose garden]] linked to [[the Doctor's early life|his early life]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Five Doctors (TV story)|The Five Doctors]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[Lungbarrow (novel)|Lungbarrow]]'', [[AUDIO]]: ''[[Auld Mortality (audio story)|Auld Mortality]]'') | ||
* The [[Fifth Doctor]] later encounters Omega, who attempts to leave his anti-matter universe again and gain a new physical form. ([[TV]]: ''[[Arc of Infinity (TV story)|Arc of Infinity]]'') | * The [[Fifth Doctor]] later encounters Omega, who attempts to leave his anti-matter universe again and gain a new physical form. ([[TV]]: ''[[Arc of Infinity (TV story)|Arc of Infinity]]'') | ||
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* [[Pebble Mill at One]] - [[Bernard Wilkie]] and [[Patrick Troughton]] interviews from [[25 December (production)|Christmas]] [[1973 (production)|1973]]. | * ''[[Pebble Mill at One]]'' - [[Bernard Wilkie]] and [[Patrick Troughton]] interviews from [[25 December (production)|Christmas]] [[1973 (production)|1973]]. | ||
* [[Blue Peter]] - [[Jon Pertwee]] and the [[Whomobile]] in the studio. | * ''[[Blue Peter (series)|Blue Peter]]'' - [[Jon Pertwee]] and the [[Whomobile]] in the studio. | ||
* [[BSB]] - Excerpts from [[BSB]] '[[31 Who]]' weekend. | * [[BSB]] - Excerpts from [[BSB]] '[[31 Who]]' weekend. | ||
* ''[[PanoptiCon 93]]'' - [[Jon Pertwee]], [[Katy Manning]] and [[Nicholas Courtney]] on stage at PanoptiCon '93 | * ''[[PanoptiCon 93]]'' - [[Jon Pertwee]], [[Katy Manning]] and [[Nicholas Courtney]] on stage at PanoptiCon '93 | ||
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A special edition of ''The Three Doctors'' DVD was in Revisitations 3 boxset in 2011 | ==== Special Edition ==== | ||
A special edition of ''The Three Doctors'' DVD was released in the ''[[Revisitations|Revisitations 3]]'' boxset in 2011, and contained the following special features: | |||
* Commentary by Katy Manning ([[Jo Grant]]), Nicholas Courtney ([[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart]]) and Barry Letts (Producer) | |||
* ''[[Happy Birthday to Who (documentary)|Happy Birthday To Who]]'' - A look at the making of this anniversary story, with Katy Manning, Barry Letts, [[Stephen Thorne]] ([[Omega]]), script editor [[Terrance Dicks]] and co-writer [[Bob Baker]] | |||
* ''[[Was Doctor Who Rubbish? (documentary)|Was Doctor Who Rubbish?]]'' - A defense against criticism of the classic series | |||
* ''[[Girls! Girls! Girls!: The 1970s (documentary)|Girls, Girls, Girls - The 1970s]]'' - Katy Manning, [[Caroline John]] ([[Liz Shaw]]) and [[Louise Jameson]] ([[Leela]]) on being a 1970s ''[[Doctor Who]]'' girl | |||
* ''Pebble Mill At One'' - Interviews with Patrick Troughton and FX wizard Bernard Wilkie | |||
* ''Blue Peter'' - Jon Pertwee introduces the Whomobile | |||
* BSB Highlights - Cast and crew discuss ''The Three Doctors'' | |||
* ''[[The Five Faces of Doctor Who]]'' - Trailer for the 1981 repeat season | |||
* [[BBC One|BBC1]] Trailer - 1972 trailer for Episode One | |||
* 40th Anniversary Trailer - A montage of clips from previous ''Doctor Who'' stories set to [[Orbital]]'s rendition of the [[Doctor Who theme|''Doctor Who'' theme]] | |||
* ''[[Radio Times]]'' Listings (DVD-ROM only) | |||
* Production Information Subtitles | |||
* Photo Gallery | |||
* Coming Soon Trailer - ''[[The Face of Evil (TV story)|The Face of Evil]]'' | |||
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=== Digital releases === | === Digital releases === | ||
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* on [[Amazon (service)|Amazon Video]] (UK) as Season 65 of ''Doctor Who (Classic)'' series; | * on [[Amazon (service)|Amazon Video]] (UK) as Season 65 of ''Doctor Who (Classic)'' series; | ||
* on Amazon Video (US) as part of Season 10 of ''Doctor Who: The 50th Anniversary Collection'', which additionally includes the story ''[[Carnival of Monsters (TV story)|Carnival of Monsters]]''; | * on Amazon Video (US) as part of Season 10 of ''Doctor Who: The 50th Anniversary Collection'', which additionally includes the story ''[[Carnival of Monsters (TV story)|Carnival of Monsters]]''; | ||
* for streaming through [[BritBox]] (US) as part of Season 10 of ''Classic Doctor Who''. | * for streaming through [[BritBox]] (Canada and US) as part of Season 10 of ''Classic Doctor Who''. | ||
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