Matthew Purchase

Not yet. I believe they care still being worked on.

Finished all 25 Bond films (plus Never Say Never Again) today. It's been a blast & I have really enjoyed it. Here's my ratings for every EON film. I've retroactively given From Russia with Love a bonus point as I now have better context for my ratings. Hurry up an make a new one.

25 - No Time to Die - Went on for far too long and it didn't feel like a Bond film. Giving Bond that commitment changed his character too much. Not sure I understood the villian's motive either. Didn't work for me, but I've sat through worse. 5/10

Yes, I think there's some missing info there.

I've made a list of all the BBC TV shows where excerpts or full programmes are included as part of The Collection or DVD ranges. So far I counted 86 different titles!

I've been keeping track and will certainly be doing that.

As per usual, here is my list of extras that have been moved from and to Doctor Who The Collection Season 21.

Please buy Doctor Who Magazine for the full list of extras and a preview.

I am contemplating it.

Never should have been sold off by the tories. It’s too much of a public service with little alternative.

Believe it started last June

The new Royal Mail alternate days for second class post sucks. Makes it a real postcode lottery as to whether you get DWM on the Wednesday or not. It appears I’m in the wrong week now.

I’m so desperate to see the Season 21 disc breakdown.

24 - Spectre - This is the first film that feels like a proper follow on and its better for it. Very well Directed and I think it has the best stunts. Craig is very good. I just think it could have done with a more original villain. Probably a little too much going on. 7/10.

23 - Skyfall - First one I ever saw in cinema. A brilliant way to celebrate 50 years.. Brilliantly Directed, superbly acted and the stunts are really good. I like the idea of setting a lot of it in the UK. The plot was simple but effective. Felt like a fusion of old and new. 9/10

Yeah it’s alternating a lot.

22 - Quantum of Solace- Probably the most bored I’ve been watching a Bond film. I think the concept is an interesting one, but the direction feels very off. It doesn’t flow well. Worst Bond song I’ve heard as well. 1.5/10

21 - Casino Royale - Such a tonal shift from Die Another Day. Gritty, violent and a lot more serious. Daniel Craig does a very good job in the role. There’s some great stunts. The plot twist genuinely had me fooled. Overall a stark improvement. 7/10

If you are unhappy with use of AI upscaling on Doctor Who The Collection, it might be worth dropping a polite email to DVDenquiryline@bbc.com . Especially whilst there may be time to make changes before Season 21 is released.

I've very quickly produced a list of all Doctor Who related broadcasts over the festive period across BBC TV and Radio. Please let me know if I have missed anything.

I’ll just leave this here

20 - Die Another Day - What a mess. Almost steps into the realm of fantasy. Invisible cars, body swapping, ice places and the surfing. I think the casting is pretty strong though. Probably the worst film since Moonraker. 2.5/10

The animations of the missing Doctor Who episodes from The Celestial Toymaker and The Underwater Menace are heading to iPlayer. Presumably tomorrow.

Had a really lovely evening at the Yeovil Literacy Festival with Katy Manning, Janet Fielding, Carole Ann Ford and Rob Craine talking about The Adventures Before and After books. Really enjoyed the event.

Thanks. I know what you mean, but I still think 87-89 matching the DVD range was the way to go.

Probably.

NOW AVAILABLE ON MY WEBSITE - Custom DVD covers for Doctor Who - Dimensions in Time. Available both in the Region 2 and 1 styles.

19 - The World is Not Enough - Really enjoyed it. Not the strongest, but very enjoyable. Love the idea of having a female as the main protagonist. A well thought out script that seemed to flow well. A superb cast. I didn’t think I’d like the Brosnan era, but I’m loving it. 7/10

NEW ARTWORK! - As it's the Children in Need tonight, here is a piece of artwork commemorating the 1993 Doctor Who crossover with EastEnders, Dimensions in Time.

The BBC has apparently created an official Doctor Who Escape Room YouTube channel. Listed as upcoming is 2nd, 5th and 6th Doctor episodes with dates. Suggesting Season 21 will be out before 13th April and a Troughton release (could be an animation) before 16th October.

Yes. I'm still haven't finished S13 yet.

Contact! Blake’s 7 Series 2 has arrived and I can confirm no AI upscaling!