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'''Doctor Who at the BBC''' is an ongoing series of made-for-audio documentaries released by [[BBC Audio]] on an off-and-on basis since [[2003]].
'''Doctor Who at the BBC''' is an ongoing series of made-for-audio documentaries released by [[BBC Audio]] on an off-and-on basis since [[2003]].


Initially narrated by [[Nicholas Courtney]], and later [[Elizabeth Sladen]], most entries in the series feature audio clips from numerous TV and radio interviews and parodies of ''Doctor Who'' over the years, initially involving the original series, and later moving into the revival. The latest entry in the series ''[[Doctor Who at the BBC: A Legend Reborn]]'' is scheduled for release in November 2009.
It was in January 2004 (according to the sleevenotes with [[Doctor Who at the BBC Volume 2]]), that [[BBC Audio]] launched a plea via the pages of the [[BBC|BBC Cult website]], [[Doctor Who Magazine]], [[SFX]], [[TV Zone]] and others, for anyone with recordings of ''Doctor Who'' radio and TV features between 1963 and the present day to get in touch. The ''Doctor Who at the BBC'' series is a collection of such items.  


The third volume of the series included a 10-minute mini-episode featuring [[Jon Pertwee]] and [[Elisabeth Sladen]] recorded for ''[[Glorious Goodwood]]'' in [[1974]], as well as the spoof [[BBCR]]: ''[[Whatever Happened to Susan Foreman?]]''.
Initially narrated by [[Nicholas Courtney]], and later [[Elizabeth Sladen]], most entries in the series feature audio clips from numerous TV and radio interviews and parodies of ''Doctor Who'' over the years, initially involving the original series, and later moving into the revival.  


The fourth volume of the series featured a collection of original audio plays depicting how ''Doctor Who'' impacted British society, including appearances by [[Tom Baker]] and [[Sophie Aldred]] and one play dramatising the life of [[Delia Derbyshire]].
There was no 2008 release in the series.
 
==Releases==
==[[2003]] ==
<gallery>
Image:DW at the BBC 1.jpg|[[Doctor Who at the BBC (audio release)|Doctor Who at the BBC]]<br>Narrated by [[Nicholas Courtney]]
</gallery>
 
==[[2004]] ==
<gallery>
Image:DW at the BBC 2.jpg|[[Doctor Who at the BBC Volume 2]]<br>Narrated by [[Elisabeth Sladen]]
</gallery>
 
==[[2005]] ==
<gallery>
Image:DW at the BBC 3.jpg|[[Doctor Who at the BBC Volume 3]]<br>Narrated by [[Elisabeth Sladen]].
</gallery>
* The third volume of the series included a 10-minute mini-episode featuring [[Jon Pertwee]] and [[Elisabeth Sladen]] recorded for ''[[Glorious Goodwood]]'' in [[1974]], as well as the spoof [[BBCR]]: ''[[Whatever Happened to Susan Foreman?]]''.


There was no 2008 release in the series.
==[[2006]] ==
<gallery>
Image:DW at the BBC The Plays.jpg|[[Doctor Who at the BBC: The Plays]]<br>Narrated by [[Elisabeth Sladen]].
</gallery>
* The fourth volume of the series featured a collection of original audio plays depicting how ''Doctor Who'' impacted British society, including appearances by [[Tom Baker]] and [[Sophie Aldred]] and one play dramatising the life of [[Delia Derbyshire]].


In October 2009, ''SFX Magazine'' #188 included a special ''[[Tom Baker]] Sampler CD'' which incorporated excerpts from the first two volumes of the ''Doctor Who at the BBC'' series. According to the CD's liner notes, as of fall 2009 these two releases are no longer available in physical media, only download.
==[[2007]] ==
<gallery>
Image:TenthDrCD.jpg|[[Doctor Who at the BBC: The Tenth Doctor]]<br>Narrated by [[Elisabeth Sladen]].  
</gallery>


==Releases==
==[[2009]] ==
<gallery>
Image:DW at the BBC A Legend Reborn.jpg|[[Doctor Who at the BBC: A Legend Reborn]]<br>Narrated by [[Elisabeth Sladen]].
</gallery>


* ''[[Doctor Who at the BBC (audio release)|Doctor Who at the BBC]]'' (2003) - narrated by [[Nicholas Courtney]]
==Promotions==
* ''[[Doctor Who at the BBC Volume 2]]'' (2004) - narrated by [[Elisabeth Sladen]]
* In October 2009, ''SFX Magazine'' #188 included a special ''[[Tom Baker]] Sampler CD'' which incorporated excerpts from the first two volumes of the ''Doctor Who at the BBC'' series. According to the CD's liner notes, as of fall 2009 these two releases are no longer available in physical media, only download.
* ''[[Doctor Who at the BBC Volume 3]]'' (2005) - narrated by Elisabeth Sladen
* ''[[Doctor Who at the BBC: The Plays]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Doctor Who at the BBC: The Tenth Doctor]]'' (2007) - narrated by Elisabeth Sladen
* ''[[Doctor Who at the BBC: A Legend Reborn]]'' (2009) - narrated by Elisabeth Sladen


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Project WHO?|Project: WHO?]]
* [[Project WHO?|Project: WHO?]]
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Revision as of 20:12, 29 January 2010

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Doctor Who at the BBC is an ongoing series of made-for-audio documentaries released by BBC Audio on an off-and-on basis since 2003.

It was in January 2004 (according to the sleevenotes with Doctor Who at the BBC Volume 2), that BBC Audio launched a plea via the pages of the BBC Cult website, Doctor Who Magazine, SFX, TV Zone and others, for anyone with recordings of Doctor Who radio and TV features between 1963 and the present day to get in touch. The Doctor Who at the BBC series is a collection of such items.

Initially narrated by Nicholas Courtney, and later Elizabeth Sladen, most entries in the series feature audio clips from numerous TV and radio interviews and parodies of Doctor Who over the years, initially involving the original series, and later moving into the revival.

There was no 2008 release in the series.

Releases

2003

2004

2005

2006

  • The fourth volume of the series featured a collection of original audio plays depicting how Doctor Who impacted British society, including appearances by Tom Baker and Sophie Aldred and one play dramatising the life of Delia Derbyshire.

2007

2009

Promotions

  • In October 2009, SFX Magazine #188 included a special Tom Baker Sampler CD which incorporated excerpts from the first two volumes of the Doctor Who at the BBC series. According to the CD's liner notes, as of fall 2009 these two releases are no longer available in physical media, only download.

See also