The Doctor Who DVDs
Doctor Who Series 2 Volume 1
Doctor Who DVD - Series 2 Volume 1
DVD Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
David Tennant ably steps into the shoes of the famous Timelord, as the first couple of episodes of the second series of the reborn Doctor Who make it to DVD. In fact, thats not quite true. The first of the two is actually the excellent 2005 Christmas special, The Christmas Invasion, which not only marked Tennants first full story in the role, but also proved to be an excellent way to spend an hour. Taking place during the festive season, the story finds Earth under imminent threat of invasion, at a time when the Doctor is still getting over his regeneration. That means extra pressure for Billie Pipers Rose Tyler, but also offers a welcome return to the series for the terrific Penelope Wilton as Harriet Jones. Yet its the witty script and Tennants confident performance that define the episode. The proper start of the second series was the slightly uneven New Earth, which scores well again in the humour stakes, but struggles a little more with the story itself. The Doctor and Rose find themselves billions of years in the future, called to a hospital where the feline nursing staff have a cure for every disease. Naturally, theres something more sinister going on, and theres the returning, unscrupulous last surviving human Cassandra (played again by Zoe Wanamaker) to deal with. But while it amounts to a fun episode, its slightly below the standard the show has set itself of late. All considered though, as a kick off to the second series DVD collection, theres plenty in the pair of episodes on offer here to enjoy, and plenty of potential in David Tennant as the Doctor. Now bring on the rest!--Simon Brew
Synopsis
Two episodes featuring David Tennant as the tenth 'regenerated' Doctor Who. In 'The Christmas Invasion' Christmas trees and seasonal Santa Claus impersonators begin wreaking havoc on the residents of London. Meanwhile the TARDIS lands on Earth with a new Doctor aboard. The Doctor is not yet fully recovered from regeneration. An invasion of the planet threatens mankind and there's only the Prime Minister to battle it out.
Also includes 'New Earth'.
Review: The Dr Who DVDs of the new series have got to be at the very top of most Doctor Who fans wish lists. An absolute must have Christmas present.
