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I upscaled a load of scenes from the old episodes, but they mass copyright stuck me. Now I know why! They wanted people to buy the new BluRays instead of watching the best bits on youtube.
Hi there! I'm not much good at this stuff, but on the back of each disc set, it lists Aspect Ratio as 1080i/16:9. And for disc format it says BD50 x 3?
Wasn't there an issue with the playing speed of the discs last time these were released on Blu-ray? Seem to recall they were slower. Does anybody know if these are an improvement on that and better picture quality? I'm tempted but it's a big chunk of cash if no better than an upscaled DVD. Thanks.
When you play the discs are the screen menus mostly the same or have those been changed/updated at all too? The 10th Doctor blu ray collection went up a bit recently to around $23 usd that’s been as low as $15 for the last year which was a great price
Yep, that's me - welcome Luke! I made an old and relatively primitive video about Lords Of Chaos: ruclips.net/video/1Xja6NN35SA/видео.html You might also enjoy my other channel, @possessedbymetal666 🤘👊😊
Great video. Can you please check the first Children In Need mini episode with David and Billie and let us know if they gave finally corrected the audio? The transmitted version which had Murray Gold music and the correct Cloister Bell sound effect and the version on previous disc releases has always used an incorrect temp audio track with other music and an alarm clock sound as the Cloister Bell.
Apologies if you have already done something on this.. but I would be interested in a video about you writing the UNIT audio-play for Big Finish. I'd be interested on how it differs from writing books, or scripts for more visual mediums!
One thing about artwork is only feature the doctor but none of the companions. That is a bit disappointing. I just ordered this a few minutes ago. How do they look in comparison to the older blu rays?
Hey there! That's a good point about the companions. As I say in the video, sadly, I don't own the previous Blu rays. Commenters here, though, are saying that there's little difference they can see. However, as you'll see in the video, previous mistakes have also been fixed. 👊☺
Now for the big question. Did they FINALLY put the correct version of Born Again, the 2005 Cildren in Need special included in Series 2, instead of the rough edit again?
@@ki700The version on all previous DVD and blu-ray releases had a stock music track whereas the actual broadcast version had a fully composed soundtrack. This version has never had a home release and can only be viewed through unofficial RUclips uploads.
@@AimeeRose1997So just to be sure, the TARDIS Wiki claiming that the correct version is on region 1 and 4 releases is total BS? I mean, if it was true, someone would have uploaded the actual correct version somewhere, but you can only find fanmade fixes.
I used to love reading the Restoration Team website, is there a mini documentary on the disc showing how they did the upscale?🤓 (They probably just used Topaz Video AI 🤣)
Hey Jason, I was wondering what was the resolution printed on the bluray cases by chance? Was it 1080i or 1080p? If you could let me know that would be great. Thanks :)
Hey there! Weirdly, I can't see a resolution printed on the packaging, but I'll have a new video up tomorrow that will answer most of viewers' questions on this release - yours included! 😊👊
the cut downs were because of music licensing issues as they used a lot of copyrighted music IIRC, but this has presumably been sorted for the iPlayer release
@@The0thDoctor The insert says that "edits have been made for compliance", implying that further cuts were made compared to the DVD versions. Apparently the same thing happened to Season 20's extras on Blu-ray. Those cuts may well have been made to the iPlayer uploads too.
I'm glad you're all getting a comparable release to the US 60th box set. It sounds cool, but they only made 6000 of them, so kinda limited if you want to become a fan and if you could see the fat all in one cases they used for it, I'm sure you won't be disappointed with the more individual cases.
@@ki700 You could say that for sure, but I'd say we're lucky to get anything at all, let alone an attempt at something that's supposed to be special. As awesome as Doctor Who is & as much as they're trying to bring it to the international stage, it's still very much a British/European show & they could've just as easily expected you to buy this set along with a region exclusive player to watch it rather than give us the NA box set. I'm mostly disappointed in how limited it is, insomuch that only fans of the franchise will jump on it & leaving new potential fans either wondering what they missed or not even caring. Either way, I'll take the bad packaging & figures over nothing, even if it isn't exactly my cup of tea.
It's hilarious that it misspelt Russell T Davies' name on the back. There's not supposed to be a period after the "T". It's "T Davies" NOT "T. Davies" because the "T" doesn't stand for anything lol. Clearly whoever wrote the back of the packaging didn't double check before publication. Edit: What makes it funnier is thst they put his name correctly on the the leaflets and on that last disc, so clearly someone knew the correct spelling, but didn't tell the other guy.
Great video! I wonder if these are the cut-down versions of Confidential? Also, set report videos YES - which makes me wonder what's the sitch if you snap your mobile video/photos from the set. Do you have to ask permission first if you put them in a future video? Or as its so long ago now, its not a problem? Always wondered.
Hey there Mr B! Yes, it seems these are the cut down versions. Although the full versions now seem to be on iPlayer. 🤔 Glad to hear you'd watch videos about set reports. I don't have a choice to make about the pics/video situation, because I never took any! Ah, actually APART from one or two on the day I 'acted' in the show. 😆
I don't think they're retro now but kind of been so for a while. Still remember how I begun rewatch of Series 1 on 26th March 2020 and instantly got this "feel of '00s" (as I would call it) after opening sequence. That's coming from someone who saw Series 1 for the first time in spring of 2013 and didn't have such feelings back then. Also I'm really hoping that we'll see some compare footage between 2013 and 2023 upscales in the coming days. Some say that there is no difference, some say that there is big difference and others say that there is slight difference (like less aliasing, although it's as espected, different methods of upscaling can result in more or less aliasing in the resulting image). Although if the set presented in the video has been encoded in 1080i50 format (which on playback should be converted back to 1080p25 by player since it was a production team to "filmise" episodes, but the BDMV format allows only for interlace encoding of content above 24FPS) then it's a definite improvement over 2013 upscale for the UK that has been encoded at 1080p24 due to the mastering team just copying US masters (hence longer running speed of episodes and stretched audio to accomodate this, with 1080i50 encoding the frame speed and audio pitch is the same as in broadcast/DVD versions). Yet this only applies to the set in the video, since the US release from "Series 1-13" set still uses 1080p24. P.S. Also I think this'll be the first time that the Series 4 Specials will be presented on Blu-ray with both correct audio and frame speed (if the German set of Specials isn't 1080i50 as I've read somewhere). The very first release have been a 1080i60 conversion for US market released in UK (correct episode length and audio pitch), yet the conversion itself was done poorly with visual artifacts. The second one was 1080p24 release with the issues above (althouth there was no frame conversion, so no visual artifacts). While with Series 1-4 you could just default to 576i50 DVDs since the Blu-ray was just an upscale (and only loose lossless audio with getting MPEG-2 artifacts) with the Specials case you would also loose video quality since "Planet of the Dead" and onward episodes were filmed at 1080i50 (and finished at 1080p25). P.P.S. Well, Doctor Who UK Blu-ray releases is such a bad case of different video standarts mixed through the years
Woo, this is great technical information - thank you! 😲☺👊 A lot of this kind of thing is beyond me, so I'm not best placed to make comparison videos myself. But as you say, they'll be everywhere soon!
They could've done better with the disc artwork, but all in all, this packaging looks loads better than that of the complete collection which was just released here in North America. The price of that rubbish can't be justified. I just watched 2 of your videos & subscribed. I'm relatively new to Who & am making my way through the show, buying the sets bit by bit. I have that old DVD box set (1-4), the big digibook style Matt Smith collection, the Tennant Xmas specials set, complete series 8 & I'm waiting on series 9 and 10 (individual pt 1 & pt 2 sets) to come in the mail. I'm about 3/4 through watching series 2 & loving it so far. 😎 I get a bit obsessive when I start collecting something. 😳 I'm looking for the cheapest ways to get all the Capaldi specials I missed, series 11-13, Jodi's specials & the last 3 Christmas specials. I'll have to get this set so I have everything on blu-ray. Then I can start collecting classic Who at some point. 😅
@@jarnopp Cheers! I'm enjoying them thus far. 😎 I've gone a bit nutty & bought all the Whittaker series & specials as well. All I need is the 60th anniversary specials, which don't have a US release yet. $50 for the standard blu or $80+ US for the steelbook, so I might just wait & see if we get a release here. Although, Disney has the rights here & sometimes they don't do a physical release at all. They just signed a deal with Sony, who will release all Disney discs going forward. 🤞🏼
Oh, and YES PLEASE make a video of your time at DWM. I miss Tom Spilsbury as editor. It felt like DWM's Imperial phase. It looked gorgeous and the reviews seemed more honest and even handed. I miss Graham Kibble White too. I've noticed their names popping up in Total TV Guide recently. Is that where ex eds and reviewers are sent until they've mended their wicked ways? I might have to bust them out.
@@jarnoppI've just switched to Total TV Guide. Even with glasses I was finding Radio Times too densely packed. Old age, I'm afraid. I'll enjoy playing "Where's Jason" in TTVG. Unless you want me to bust you out with the other two. ✊
I've ordered this as to be honest I am way more of a classic Who fan than nu-Who (I just fell out of love with it though I still watch every episode.. if that makes sense), but as you say these are 15-18 years old now and feels right to go a bit nostalgic on them. However.. I find it utterly bizarre that they have not gone down the Classic Blu Ray set route with the beautiful artwork and superlative special features. I guess you won't be getting Mr Ecclestone to do a Behind the Sofa lol
That's a good point, Stephen, that these could have been much more like The Collection sets. But I guess the BBC made a call on... demographics, maybe, and what kind of packaging each one would prefer? 🤔 Dunno...
This is a really nice set and it seems pretty affordable for those who want to upgrade to the blu ray. I personally collected the Steelbook releases of each series when they came out a few years ago, so I probably won't get this particular version- although it does look lovely (Especially love the colour coordination on the blu ray spines.) Excellent video as always Jason 🙂
Ah yes, thanks Neil! Can you tell it's been a good decade since I watched this one? 😆 I must revisit it, actually, because I always especially loved Utopia. 😊👊
@@jarnopp oh you’re very welcome Jason 😁I hope it didn’t sound a patronising comment? Love your channel and love all the content you cover, thank you for what you do on here and thank you for responding☺️All the best☺️
I still have a perfect set of 1 to 4 boxsets with outer sleeves. Something related to this i like the dr who theme song that was only used in the 9th dr tv promotions as it sound great and its better than the one they used for the next 5 years.👍
I would imagine if the Doctor Who Christmas Specials should be part of each series like for example: The Christmas Invasion is part of Series 1. The Runaway Bride is part of Series 2 Voyage of the Damned being part of Series 3. The Next Doctor is actually part of Series 4. A Christmas Carol (based on the book by Charles Dickens) is part of Series 5. The Doctor, The Widow, and The Wardrobe is part of Series 6. The Snowmen is part of Series 7A. The Time of the Doctor is part of Series 7B. Last Christmas is part of Series 8. The Wedding of River Song is already part of Series 9. The Return of Doctor Mysterio is part of Series 9. Twice Upon a Time, however, is already part of Series 10.
Hello Mr C! I've written Doctor Who tie-in media, written for Doctor Who Magazine and appeared in the background of a Doctor Who episode! haha. Will reveal all about that in the eventual video. 😆👊
Thanks for the video Jason! I would love to hear of your escapades on the Doctor Who set. This set looks very cool. I like that "The Next Doctor" from the Specials is now on blu-ray. I like the design of the case sleeves although I'm sure there are many who would prefer the uniformity of the roundel design sleeves.
Disappointing that it doesn't contain Attack of the Graske, The Infinite Quest, Dreamland, or the Sarah Jane Adventures- Wedding of Sarah Jane story. What a lost opportunity. And yes, please tell us about your on set adventures!
Hmm, indeed that’s not a particularly interesting shot of Eccles on the cover, hands behind back 🤔 I say yes to a vid of the time you were in Dr Who 👍🏻
It's a good thing you got this one instead of the American set. This one is in the correct frame rate of 25fps, in a 1080i50 container. The American set in converted to 24fps NTSC. Also the packaging for the American set is nowhere near as good as this packaging.
Okay... I need to ask...... Can I interview you for my (very small) RUclips channel? it would be a chill chat about what you've done and (of course) your Obsessions! i wouldn't be able to focus so much on the horror stuff because i'm a wimp though🤣 i don't mind at all if you say no by the way🙂 another great vid!
Hey there STS. I'm so sorry for having taken so long to get back to you on this. I'm flattered that you'd like to interview me. Right now, though, I'm very focused on new things I'm looking to start up, and don't have that kind of spare time. Can I let you know when that changes? 😊👊 Glad you enjoyed the video.
Hi there Shane! The BBC generally send these things to me, because I'm a journalist with this RUclips channel. Will you be getting this one yourself? 😊👊
@@jarnopp 😂 it just feels that way. They could of gone all out like with the Dr Who season boxsets you have reviewed (all which came with a beautiful multi page booklet- this is just a flimsy sheet of paper with no writing about the production etc etc like you find in a bargain bin dvd lol. If it was like the Season boxsets I would say well worth it esp seeing it is the 60th Anniversary year.
Thank you. Lifelong fan all things who probably next Blu-ray box set. Season 15 never too much mr baker he’s looking very unwell nowadays sad. About time 2 doctors set. Hopefully next year. Fantastic. Tonight episode well done RTD. Ordered 60 th steel book have all. Steel books available plus all DVDs. Now. Blu-ray box set. Mad. Doctor who fan would love work on. Show. Let’s hope RTD does 8th doctor series plus hope see old doctors next two episodes maybe not??
Hey there! Thanks for sharing your views. I really like it myself - especially the revelation that Doctors 9 and 10 can be identified by silhouettes! 😊👊
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You really should do a video about your time as a Dr Who journalist - maybe more - on set, interviews and working for DWM 👍
Hey there! Yes, I'd say there are many videos to be made there. Would be fun! 👊☺
I upscaled a load of scenes from the old episodes, but they mass copyright stuck me. Now I know why! They wanted people to buy the new BluRays instead of watching the best bits on youtube.
Hey there Laurence! I'm afraid the BBC do this as a general policy - no-one escapes! :)
What is the upscale like? Is it possible to get a comparison video?
I think other channels would do a much better job of that one than me.☺ I'm not much of a cinephile. 👊
This is seriously the first I’ve heard about it, I really really hope the upscale’s good, especially if they aren’t releasing a 4K version.
Hey there Amy! I've yet to watch it myself. I'm sure there will be a 4k version, though - feels like it's only a matter of time, right?
I don't think there would ever be a 4K version as it was filmed in standard definition.
Please tell me these finally play in 1080i50. The previous Blu-Rays were 1080p24 so I never upgraded my DVDs.
Hi there! I'm not much good at this stuff, but on the back of each disc set, it lists Aspect Ratio as 1080i/16:9. And for disc format it says BD50 x 3?
@@jarnopp Though the run times show the same as the previous (slow downed) release, good to know which is right before purchasing.
Wasn't there an issue with the playing speed of the discs last time these were released on Blu-ray? Seem to recall they were slower. Does anybody know if these are an improvement on that and better picture quality? I'm tempted but it's a big chunk of cash if no better than an upscaled DVD. Thanks.
yes, the original blu ray releases had a playing speed issue that was really annoying. Im also intrigued to know if this new release corrects this?
The new release presents the episodes in the correct speed.
@@legowhovian301 Thank you, I'm now fifty quid poorer. ☺️
Great video as usual . Brilliant boxset. I've always bought new who on blu ray but have twice upon a time on 4k.
Thanks so much for the kind words, John! Yes, isn't it weird that Twice Upon A Time is the sole 4K release still (unless I'm mistaken?) ☺👊
@@jarnoppthat’s right. Just the one 4K release, unless you count the Peter Cushing films!
When you play the discs are the screen menus mostly the same or have those been changed/updated at all too?
The 10th Doctor blu ray collection went up a bit recently to around $23 usd that’s been as low as $15 for the last year which was a great price
Hey there! Good question. I'll have to take a look ASAP. ☺👊
Just found your channel and just watched the vhs promo video. It took me until then to realise your the bloke who interviewed Euronymous
Yep, that's me - welcome Luke! I made an old and relatively primitive video about Lords Of Chaos: ruclips.net/video/1Xja6NN35SA/видео.html You might also enjoy my other channel, @possessedbymetal666 🤘👊😊
Great video. Can you please check the first Children In Need mini episode with David and Billie and let us know if they gave finally corrected the audio? The transmitted version which had Murray Gold music and the correct Cloister Bell sound effect and the version on previous disc releases has always used an incorrect temp audio track with other music and an alarm clock sound as the Cloister Bell.
Thanks for this question - and I'll be answering it, along with a few other viewers' questions, in a video tomorrow! 😊👊
Apologies if you have already done something on this.. but I would be interested in a video about you writing the UNIT audio-play for Big Finish. I'd be interested on how it differs from writing books, or scripts for more visual mediums!
One thing about artwork is only feature the doctor but none of the companions. That is a bit disappointing. I just ordered this a few minutes ago. How do they look in comparison to the older blu rays?
Hey there! That's a good point about the companions. As I say in the video, sadly, I don't own the previous Blu rays. Commenters here, though, are saying that there's little difference they can see. However, as you'll see in the video, previous mistakes have also been fixed. 👊☺
These sets look quite good. I do hope they're not going to change the logo on the Collection blu rays as that'll look weird on the shelf...
The Collection team has already confirmed they aren’t changing the logo.
Definitely like to hear about you being on set.
Great stuff Jason's Brilliant Videos Have Returned!!!
Thanks so much, Steve! 😊👊
I hoped they were going to make this more like the collection box sets but I'm still buying it
I know what you mean - could have been really nice if they'd put more into it. Glad you're still picking it up, though! 😊👊
I really hope that the New Series reaches the Collection at some point, but it's a huge task and it'll still be one series at a time.
@@Yetaxa Wouldn't that be lovely! Would you prefer 2005's Series 1 to be called Season 27 for The Collection? Now there's a question! 😉👊
Now for the big question. Did they FINALLY put the correct version of Born Again, the 2005 Cildren in Need special included in Series 2, instead of the rough edit again?
What’s the difference?
@@ki700The version on all previous DVD and blu-ray releases had a stock music track whereas the actual broadcast version had a fully composed soundtrack. This version has never had a home release and can only be viewed through unofficial RUclips uploads.
@@AimeeRose1997So just to be sure, the TARDIS Wiki claiming that the correct version is on region 1 and 4 releases is total BS? I mean, if it was true, someone would have uploaded the actual correct version somewhere, but you can only find fanmade fixes.
I used to love reading the Restoration Team website, is there a mini documentary on the disc showing how they did the upscale?🤓 (They probably just used Topaz Video AI 🤣)
Hehe, I literally received the box set about 2pm today, so haven't had a chance to dig in yet! Will keep a look put. 😊👊
Hey Jason, I was wondering what was the resolution printed on the bluray cases by chance? Was it 1080i or 1080p? If you could let me know that would be great. Thanks :)
Hey there! Weirdly, I can't see a resolution printed on the packaging, but I'll have a new video up tomorrow that will answer most of viewers' questions on this release - yours included! 😊👊
3:14 I wonder what they had to cut out of Confidential. Possibly content about certain cast members which does not age well?
Oh, interesting! 🤔
the cut downs were because of music licensing issues as they used a lot of copyrighted music IIRC, but this has presumably been sorted for the iPlayer release
@@The0thDoctor The insert says that "edits have been made for compliance", implying that further cuts were made compared to the DVD versions. Apparently the same thing happened to Season 20's extras on Blu-ray.
Those cuts may well have been made to the iPlayer uploads too.
To remove references to Jim'll Fix It?
What episode were you in???
So was it upscaled to standard as a lot to pay if not 😢
I'm glad you're all getting a comparable release to the US 60th box set. It sounds cool, but they only made 6000 of them, so kinda limited if you want to become a fan and if you could see the fat all in one cases they used for it, I'm sure you won't be disappointed with the more individual cases.
It’s pretty insulting they couldn’t do packaging like this for the North American box set.
@@ki700 You could say that for sure, but I'd say we're lucky to get anything at all, let alone an attempt at something that's supposed to be special. As awesome as Doctor Who is & as much as they're trying to bring it to the international stage, it's still very much a British/European show & they could've just as easily expected you to buy this set along with a region exclusive player to watch it rather than give us the NA box set. I'm mostly disappointed in how limited it is, insomuch that only fans of the franchise will jump on it & leaving new potential fans either wondering what they missed or not even caring. Either way, I'll take the bad packaging & figures over nothing, even if it isn't exactly my cup of tea.
How is the upscale on it?
Hi there Federico! I haven't got that far yet - have gone straight into making another video. 👀😉👊
It's hilarious that it misspelt Russell T Davies' name on the back. There's not supposed to be a period after the "T". It's "T Davies" NOT "T. Davies" because the "T" doesn't stand for anything lol. Clearly whoever wrote the back of the packaging didn't double check before publication.
Edit: What makes it funnier is thst they put his name correctly on the the leaflets and on that last disc, so clearly someone knew the correct spelling, but didn't tell the other guy.
What do you mean upscaled for the specials? Planet of the Dead was the first doctor who in hd.
Hey there, AH - you're quite right! As I understand it, the upscaling only applies to the pre-POTD episodes. ☺👊
Great video! I wonder if these are the cut-down versions of Confidential? Also, set report videos YES - which makes me wonder what's the sitch if you snap your mobile video/photos from the set. Do you have to ask permission first if you put them in a future video? Or as its so long ago now, its not a problem? Always wondered.
Hey there Mr B! Yes, it seems these are the cut down versions. Although the full versions now seem to be on iPlayer. 🤔 Glad to hear you'd watch videos about set reports. I don't have a choice to make about the pics/video situation, because I never took any! Ah, actually APART from one or two on the day I 'acted' in the show. 😆
Can you tell us if this set is Region free or locked to Region B? Thanks.
Hi there! As far as I can see, this info doesn't appear on the packaging. Odd! 🤔😉👊
region free but could have compatibility issues with us tvs and players as it is encoded at 50i and so will need to be able to playback at 50hz
So why didn’t they upscale the original blu ray release
This is a good question, Neil! 😊👊
I don't think they're retro now but kind of been so for a while. Still remember how I begun rewatch of Series 1 on 26th March 2020 and instantly got this "feel of '00s" (as I would call it) after opening sequence. That's coming from someone who saw Series 1 for the first time in spring of 2013 and didn't have such feelings back then.
Also I'm really hoping that we'll see some compare footage between 2013 and 2023 upscales in the coming days. Some say that there is no difference, some say that there is big difference and others say that there is slight difference (like less aliasing, although it's as espected, different methods of upscaling can result in more or less aliasing in the resulting image).
Although if the set presented in the video has been encoded in 1080i50 format (which on playback should be converted back to 1080p25 by player since it was a production team to "filmise" episodes, but the BDMV format allows only for interlace encoding of content above 24FPS) then it's a definite improvement over 2013 upscale for the UK that has been encoded at 1080p24 due to the mastering team just copying US masters (hence longer running speed of episodes and stretched audio to accomodate this, with 1080i50 encoding the frame speed and audio pitch is the same as in broadcast/DVD versions). Yet this only applies to the set in the video, since the US release from "Series 1-13" set still uses 1080p24.
P.S. Also I think this'll be the first time that the Series 4 Specials will be presented on Blu-ray with both correct audio and frame speed (if the German set of Specials isn't 1080i50 as I've read somewhere). The very first release have been a 1080i60 conversion for US market released in UK (correct episode length and audio pitch), yet the conversion itself was done poorly with visual artifacts. The second one was 1080p24 release with the issues above (althouth there was no frame conversion, so no visual artifacts). While with Series 1-4 you could just default to 576i50 DVDs since the Blu-ray was just an upscale (and only loose lossless audio with getting MPEG-2 artifacts) with the Specials case you would also loose video quality since "Planet of the Dead" and onward episodes were filmed at 1080i50 (and finished at 1080p25).
P.P.S. Well, Doctor Who UK Blu-ray releases is such a bad case of different video standarts mixed through the years
Woo, this is great technical information - thank you! 😲☺👊 A lot of this kind of thing is beyond me, so I'm not best placed to make comparison videos myself. But as you say, they'll be everywhere soon!
yh they play at the correct speed now but look virtually identical PQ wise.
Im waiting for it to come to the collection Jason
They could've done better with the disc artwork, but all in all, this packaging looks loads better than that of the complete collection which was just released here in North America. The price of that rubbish can't be justified. I just watched 2 of your videos & subscribed. I'm relatively new to Who & am making my way through the show, buying the sets bit by bit. I have that old DVD box set (1-4), the big digibook style Matt Smith collection, the Tennant Xmas specials set, complete series 8 & I'm waiting on series 9 and 10 (individual pt 1 & pt 2 sets) to come in the mail. I'm about 3/4 through watching series 2 & loving it so far. 😎 I get a bit obsessive when I start collecting something. 😳 I'm looking for the cheapest ways to get all the Capaldi specials I missed, series 11-13, Jodi's specials & the last 3 Christmas specials. I'll have to get this set so I have everything on blu-ray. Then I can start collecting classic Who at some point. 😅
Great comment. Thanks for subscribing - hope you enjoy plenty of the other videos I've made over the last five years 😊👊
@@jarnopp Cheers! I'm enjoying them thus far. 😎 I've gone a bit nutty & bought all the Whittaker series & specials as well. All I need is the 60th anniversary specials, which don't have a US release yet. $50 for the standard blu or $80+ US for the steelbook, so I might just wait & see if we get a release here. Although, Disney has the rights here & sometimes they don't do a physical release at all. They just signed a deal with Sony, who will release all Disney discs going forward. 🤞🏼
Did meet any doctors journals. Probably. Lots of people. Luck. Thank you
Hi Jason. What’s sound and picture look please. Ordered from hmv. Just wanna looks any good. Lifelong fan
Hey there Darren! I will have a new video on the channel tomorrow with lots of technical details answered! Hooray. 😊👊
Where can I buy?
Hi there! I put a handy Amazon UK link in my pinned comment here. Also in the video description. 😊👊
@@jarnopp Oke
Thanks!
But the real question is what does the upscale look like?
Hello! I haven't got that far yet. Although I'm not much of a cinephile, so I think plenty of other RUclipsrs will have more reliable opinions.☺👊
Is this region locked, or is it region free?
Sorry for the belated reply, especially as I don't have an answer for you! Have you found out since?
Oh, and YES PLEASE make a video of your time at DWM. I miss Tom Spilsbury as editor. It felt like DWM's Imperial phase. It looked gorgeous and the reviews seemed more honest and even handed. I miss Graham Kibble White too. I've noticed their names popping up in Total TV Guide recently. Is that where ex eds and reviewers are sent until they've mended their wicked ways? I might have to bust them out.
Awww, I miss Tom too! He was great. And funnily enough, I occasionally write for Total TV Guide myself. 😆👊
@@jarnoppI've just switched to Total TV Guide. Even with glasses I was finding Radio Times too densely packed. Old age, I'm afraid. I'll enjoy playing "Where's Jason" in TTVG. Unless you want me to bust you out with the other two. ✊
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Do tell more stories of being on set for Doctor Who!
very much noted, Marc! 👊☺
I've ordered this as to be honest I am way more of a classic Who fan than nu-Who (I just fell out of love with it though I still watch every episode.. if that makes sense), but as you say these are 15-18 years old now and feels right to go a bit nostalgic on them. However.. I find it utterly bizarre that they have not gone down the Classic Blu Ray set route with the beautiful artwork and superlative special features. I guess you won't be getting Mr Ecclestone to do a Behind the Sofa lol
That's a good point, Stephen, that these could have been much more like The Collection sets. But I guess the BBC made a call on... demographics, maybe, and what kind of packaging each one would prefer? 🤔 Dunno...
three collection sets are being done by a different team. It will be years before they get to new who
This is a really nice set and it seems pretty affordable for those who want to upgrade to the blu ray.
I personally collected the Steelbook releases of each series when they came out a few years ago, so I probably won't get this particular version- although it does look lovely (Especially love the colour coordination on the blu ray spines.)
Excellent video as always Jason 🙂
Thanks Ryan! Really glad you enjoyed. And yes, I like those spine colours too. 👊☺
The Master wasn’t in a Zeppelin, it was The Valiant, A flying U.N.I.T Carrier ship!
Ah yes, thanks Neil! Can you tell it's been a good decade since I watched this one? 😆 I must revisit it, actually, because I always especially loved Utopia. 😊👊
@@jarnopp oh you’re very welcome Jason 😁I hope it didn’t sound a patronising comment? Love your channel and love all the content you cover, thank you for what you do on here and thank you for responding☺️All the best☺️
@@neildavis3664Oh, you didn't come across that way at all. 😊👊 Thanks so much for the kind words!
I still have a perfect set of 1 to 4 boxsets with outer sleeves. Something related to this i like the dr who theme song that was only used in the 9th dr tv promotions as it sound great and its better than the one they used for the next 5 years.👍
Ah interesting! Now I'm trying to remember how that sounded! 👊☺
@@jarnopp there's is a vid on RUclips or it should be on your special features for season 1 as it's on the old set I have . Great content 👍
I would imagine if the Doctor Who Christmas Specials should be part of each series like for example:
The Christmas Invasion is part of Series 1.
The Runaway Bride is part of Series 2
Voyage of the Damned being part of Series 3.
The Next Doctor is actually part of Series 4.
A Christmas Carol (based on the book by Charles Dickens) is part of Series 5.
The Doctor, The Widow, and The Wardrobe is part of Series 6.
The Snowmen is part of Series 7A.
The Time of the Doctor is part of Series 7B.
Last Christmas is part of Series 8.
The Wedding of River Song is already part of Series 9.
The Return of Doctor Mysterio is part of Series 9.
Twice Upon a Time, however, is already part of Series 10.
Nice video! Imo, only classic who is retro. I take offense to people calling things retro & vintage that aren't more than a couple decades old. 😎
Fair! 😊👊
Wait you have worked on doctor who?
Hello Mr C! I've written Doctor Who tie-in media, written for Doctor Who Magazine and appeared in the background of a Doctor Who episode! haha. Will reveal all about that in the eventual video. 😆👊
Thanks for the video Jason! I would love to hear of your escapades on the Doctor Who set.
This set looks very cool. I like that "The Next Doctor" from the Specials is now on blu-ray. I like the design of the case sleeves although I'm sure there are many who would prefer the uniformity of the roundel design sleeves.
You're welcome, sir! And yes, great point about The Next Doctor. ☺👊
How does it looks compared to the original blu ray releases?
Hey there! Sadly I only have the old DVD box set, so can't compare 😢
play at correct original speed but picture quality wise essentially the same
Disappointing that it doesn't contain Attack of the Graske, The Infinite Quest, Dreamland, or the Sarah Jane Adventures- Wedding of Sarah Jane story. What a lost opportunity. And yes, please tell us about your on set adventures!
Ah yes, the Graske! That is a shame. And noted, cheers! 😊👊
Hmm, indeed that’s not a particularly interesting shot of Eccles on the cover, hands behind back 🤔 I say yes to a vid of the time you were in Dr Who 👍🏻
Noted, Jon - cheers! 😊👊
Just ordered it, along with a couple of Eaglemoss Cybermen figures. I can't help myself !!
Hehe, where's the harm, eh? It's almost Christmas after all! 👊☺
On VHS?? Prove it
Hello Matt! At the end of the video, I literally point to a video onscreen that you can click through to watch, which proves it. 😄😊👊
What's going on with the logo? It's a mess. Where's the diamond logo?
I'm guessing there are at least a couple of different logos, to be used for different designs 🤔😊👊
It's a good thing you got this one instead of the American set. This one is in the correct frame rate of 25fps, in a 1080i50 container. The American set in converted to 24fps NTSC. Also the packaging for the American set is nowhere near as good as this packaging.
Aha, good to know, thanks! 😊👊
Okay... I need to ask......
Can I interview you for my (very small) RUclips channel?
it would be a chill chat about what you've done and (of course) your Obsessions!
i wouldn't be able to focus so much on the horror stuff because i'm a wimp though🤣
i don't mind at all if you say no by the way🙂
another great vid!
Hey there STS. I'm so sorry for having taken so long to get back to you on this. I'm flattered that you'd like to interview me. Right now, though, I'm very focused on new things I'm looking to start up, and don't have that kind of spare time. Can I let you know when that changes? 😊👊 Glad you enjoyed the video.
no problem!
thanks for replying though!
How did you get this early
Hi there Shane! The BBC generally send these things to me, because I'm a journalist with this RUclips channel. Will you be getting this one yourself? 😊👊
@@jarnopp Yes have it preordered. Hoping there is a noticeable different from the originbal upscales.
@@ShaneJMcEntee 😬
@@jarnopp I thought it was witchcraft
I have already pe-rordered this, for my collection. I hope they do a 11th and 12th Doctors one. Not bothered about the other one.
Looks like a cheap cash in for the Anniversary year - that's my view 😂.
Defo would love to hear your stories about being on set.
Great to hear, Mark! (that second one, not so much the first 😆)
@@jarnopp 😂 it just feels that way. They could of gone all out like with the Dr Who season boxsets you have reviewed (all which came with a beautiful multi page booklet- this is just a flimsy sheet of paper with no writing about the production etc etc like you find in a bargain bin dvd lol. If it was like the Season boxsets I would say well worth it esp seeing it is the 60th Anniversary year.
Thank you. Lifelong fan all things who probably next Blu-ray box set. Season 15 never too much mr baker he’s looking very unwell nowadays sad. About time 2 doctors set. Hopefully next year. Fantastic. Tonight episode well done RTD. Ordered 60 th steel book have all. Steel books available plus all DVDs. Now. Blu-ray box set. Mad. Doctor who fan would love work on. Show. Let’s hope RTD does 8th doctor series plus hope see old doctors next two episodes maybe not??
So much going on in Who, all across the board, right? How wonderful! 👊 😊
Unboxing. Upscaled. Doctor Who. Series one. To. Four. Blu ray. Is. Nuts
Unboxing. Upscaled. Doctor. Who. Series. 1- 4. Blu. Ray. (. Is. Nu. Who. Retro.
Really don’t like the art. Just feels kinda cheap 🤷🏻♂️ great to see the unboxing of this! Been intrigued to see it.
I like that it has new art, at least. (Sort of.) Glad you enjoyed the unboxing! :)
@@jarnopp always love your videos!
@@HudsonMedia Awesome! 👊☺
I really hate the art on this. the bright colors are such an eyesore
Hey there! Thanks for sharing your views. I really like it myself - especially the revelation that Doctors 9 and 10 can be identified by silhouettes! 😊👊
Favorite doctor of modern who from 9 through 13. Mine is 10th doctor. My favorite classic doctor is 3rd doctor.
the cover art is just abysmal.
Calling new who retro makes me feel so old even though I was 4 in 2005
I know, it's disorientating, right? ☺👊