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BBV's next release was the ecologically-themed thriller ''The Airzone Solution'', which was about a near-future conspiracy. The video was released in [[1993]], coinciding with the 30th anniversary of ''Doctor Who'' and featured four actors previously cast as the Doctor. | BBV's next release was the ecologically-themed thriller ''The Airzone Solution'', which was about a near-future conspiracy. The video was released in [[1993]], coinciding with the 30th anniversary of ''Doctor Who'' and featured four actors previously cast as the Doctor. | ||
In [[1994]], BBV released the first video in the [[P.R.O.B.E.]] series, ''[[The Zero Imperative]]'', which saw a departure for BBV as [[Liz Shaw]] was the only character from the ''Who'' universe to appear (although numerous ''Who'' actors made appearances as different characters). This proved problematic for the series, as Liz Shaw seemed very much changed following her leaving from UNIT; this was due to BBV only acquiring the rights to use the character and had no rights to the Doctor, meaning that the series could make no explicit reference to any other aspect of ''Who'' – including the stories where Liz was present. | In [[1994]], BBV released the first video in the [[P.R.O.B.E.]] series, ''[[The Zero Imperative (home video)|The Zero Imperative]]'', which saw a departure for BBV as [[Liz Shaw]] was the only character from the ''Who'' universe to appear (although numerous ''Who'' actors made appearances as different characters). This proved problematic for the series, as Liz Shaw seemed very much changed following her leaving from UNIT; this was due to BBV only acquiring the rights to use the character and had no rights to the Doctor, meaning that the series could make no explicit reference to any other aspect of ''Who'' – including the stories where Liz was present. | ||
BBV's next series of spin-off videos focused on [[UNIT]] and their battles with the [[Auton]]s. The first video of the series, ''[[Auton ( | BBV's next series of spin-off videos focused on [[UNIT]] and their battles with the [[Auton]]s. The first video of the series, ''[[Auton (home video)|Auton]]'', was originally to feature [[Nicholas Courtney]] as [[Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart]], however he had to withdraw due to ill health. The Brigadier was replaced by the original character of [[Lockwood]], an enigmatic UNIT agent played by [[Michael Wade]]. | ||
After the success of the Auton trilogy, BBV went on to produce ''Cyberon'', which featured an alien race of cyborgs reminiscent of the [[Cybermen]] called the Cyberon. The Cyberon would later go on to appear in an audio story, ''Cybergeddon''. | After the success of the Auton trilogy, BBV went on to produce ''Cyberon'', which featured an alien race of cyborgs reminiscent of the [[Cybermen]] called the Cyberon. The Cyberon would later go on to appear in an audio story, ''Cybergeddon''. | ||
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The official BBV Productions website, bbvonline.co.uk, became inaccessible in late 2009. In January, 2011 the domain was taken up by a new registrant and used for an unrelated site, a film blog. No official store or web presence for BBV Productions remains, and no further activity under the BBV Productions banner is known. However the TARDIS Library website lists a number of BBV releases in 2012, beginning with DVD reissues of the PROBE series in March 2012, followed by August 2012 reissues of ''Do You Have a License to Save This Planet?'', ''Cyberon'' and ''Bidding Adieu''. | The official BBV Productions website, bbvonline.co.uk, became inaccessible in late 2009. In January, 2011 the domain was taken up by a new registrant and used for an unrelated site, a film blog. No official store or web presence for BBV Productions remains, and no further activity under the BBV Productions banner is known. However the TARDIS Library website lists a number of BBV releases in 2012, beginning with DVD reissues of the PROBE series in March 2012, followed by August 2012 reissues of ''Do You Have a License to Save This Planet?'', ''Cyberon'' and ''Bidding Adieu''. | ||
Bill Baggs has released another P.R.O.B.E. film, ''[[When to Die]]'', in memory of [[Caroline John]], featuring Hazel Burrows taking over the role of Liz Shaw. It was released on [[15 April (releases)|15 April]] [[2015 (releases)|2015]]. <ref>[https://www.galaxy4.co.uk/product.thtml?id=1508&vts=gbYeAgI "Fifth PROBE film for pre-order"] - www.galaxy4.co.uk</ref> | Bill Baggs has released another P.R.O.B.E. film, ''[[When to Die (home video)|When to Die]]'', in memory of [[Caroline John]], featuring Hazel Burrows taking over the role of Liz Shaw. It was released on [[15 April (releases)|15 April]] [[2015 (releases)|2015]]. <ref>[https://www.galaxy4.co.uk/product.thtml?id=1508&vts=gbYeAgI "Fifth PROBE film for pre-order"] - www.galaxy4.co.uk</ref> | ||
== Releases == | == Releases == | ||
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|- style="padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid black" | |- style="padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid black" | ||
| style="background-color:#ececec; padding:10px;" |''[[Auton ( | | style="background-color:#ececec; padding:10px;" |''[[Auton (home video)|Auton]]'' | ||
| style="background-color:#5a5480; color:#fff; padding:10px;" |Autons | | style="background-color:#5a5480; color:#fff; padding:10px;" |Autons | ||
| style="background-color:#b1b0c7; padding:10px;" |Yes | | style="background-color:#b1b0c7; padding:10px;" |Yes | ||
|- style="padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid black" | |- style="padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid black" | ||
| style="background-color:#ececec; padding:10px;" |''[[Auton 2: Sentinel]]'' | | style="background-color:#ececec; padding:10px;" |''[[Auton 2: Sentinel (home video)|Auton 2: Sentinel]]'' | ||
| style="background-color:#5a5480; color:#fff; padding:10px;" |Autons | | style="background-color:#5a5480; color:#fff; padding:10px;" |Autons | ||
| style="background-color:#b1b0c7; padding:10px;" |Yes | | style="background-color:#b1b0c7; padding:10px;" |Yes | ||
|- style="padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid black" | |- style="padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid black" | ||
| style="background-color:#ececec; padding:10px;" |''[[Auton 3: Awakening]]'' | | style="background-color:#ececec; padding:10px;" |''[[Auton 3: Awakening (home video)|Auton 3: Awakening]]'' | ||
| style="background-color:#5a5480; color:#fff; padding:10px;" |Autons | | style="background-color:#5a5480; color:#fff; padding:10px;" |Autons | ||
| style="background-color:#b1b0c7; padding:10px;" |Yes | | style="background-color:#b1b0c7; padding:10px;" |Yes | ||
|- style="padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid black" | |- style="padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid black" | ||
| style="background-color:#ececec; padding:10px;" |''[[The Zero Imperative]]'' | | style="background-color:#ececec; padding:10px;" |''[[The Zero Imperative (home video)|The Zero Imperative]]'' | ||
| style="background-color:#5a5480; color:#fff; padding:10px;" |{{link|P.R.O.B.E.|gold}} | | style="background-color:#5a5480; color:#fff; padding:10px;" |{{link|P.R.O.B.E.|gold}} | ||
| style="background-color:#b1b0c7; padding:10px;" |Yes | | style="background-color:#b1b0c7; padding:10px;" |Yes | ||
|- style="padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid black" | |- style="padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid black" | ||
| style="background-color:#ececec; padding:10px;" |''[[The Devil of Winterborne]]'' | | style="background-color:#ececec; padding:10px;" |''[[The Devil of Winterborne (home video)|The Devil of Winterborne]]'' | ||
| style="background-color:#5a5480; color:#fff; padding:10px;" |{{link|P.R.O.B.E.|gold}} | | style="background-color:#5a5480; color:#fff; padding:10px;" |{{link|P.R.O.B.E.|gold}} | ||
| style="background-color:#b1b0c7; padding:10px;" |Yes | | style="background-color:#b1b0c7; padding:10px;" |Yes | ||
|- style="padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid black" | |- style="padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid black" | ||
| style="background-color:#ececec; padding:10px;" |''[[Unnatural Selection]]'' | | style="background-color:#ececec; padding:10px;" |''[[Unnatural Selection (home video)|Unnatural Selection]]'' | ||
| style="background-color:#5a5480; color:#fff; padding:10px;" |{{link|P.R.O.B.E.|gold}} | | style="background-color:#5a5480; color:#fff; padding:10px;" |{{link|P.R.O.B.E.|gold}} | ||
| style="background-color:#b1b0c7; padding:10px;" |Yes | | style="background-color:#b1b0c7; padding:10px;" |Yes | ||
|- style="padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid black" | |- style="padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid black" | ||
| style="background-color:#ececec; padding:10px;" |''[[Ghosts of Winterborne]]'' | | style="background-color:#ececec; padding:10px;" |''[[Ghosts of Winterborne (home video)|Ghosts of Winterborne]]'' | ||
| style="background-color:#5a5480; color:#fff; padding:10px;" |{{link|P.R.O.B.E.|gold}} | | style="background-color:#5a5480; color:#fff; padding:10px;" |{{link|P.R.O.B.E.|gold}} | ||
| style="background-color:#b1b0c7; padding:10px;" |Yes | | style="background-color:#b1b0c7; padding:10px;" |Yes | ||
|- style="padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid black" | |- style="padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid black" | ||
| style="background-color:#ececec; padding:10px;" |''[[When to Die]]'' | | style="background-color:#ececec; padding:10px;" |''[[When to Die (home video)|When to Die]]'' | ||
| style="background-color:#5a5480; color:#fff; padding:10px;" |{{link|P.R.O.B.E.|gold}} | | style="background-color:#5a5480; color:#fff; padding:10px;" |{{link|P.R.O.B.E.|gold}} | ||
| style="background-color:#b1b0c7; padding:10px;" |Yes | | style="background-color:#b1b0c7; padding:10px;" |Yes | ||
