[NEWS] More missing episodes being animated for DVD release

    Missing Doctor Who Classic, The Savages, to be Animated
    for DVD, Blu-ray, and Steelbook Releases
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    The First Doctor story, The Savages, has been animated, to
    be released on DVD, Blu-ray, and as a special steelbook,
    out early next year.
    The four-part story was first broadcast between May and
    June 1966, but all episodes have since been wiped from the
    BBC archives. The BBC Studios Home Entertainment teams have
    used original audio recordings and soundtracks of all four
    episodes and an array of animators to bring back to fans
    this long-lost tale.
    This three-disc release will include all four 25-minute
    animated episodes in colour and black and white, as well as
    exclusive bonus features. Here's the synopsis:
        In this early story, the Doctor (William Hartnell)
        and his travelling companions, Steven (Peter Purves),
        and Dodo (Jackie Lane), arrive on an unnamed planet
        where they encounter two distinct people - the Elders
        and the Savages. They soon discover the Elders are
        the evil ones, draining the primitive Savages for
        their life source to remain young and powerful
        forever.
        This story marks the final appearance of Purves as
        Steven.
    Only last year we were enthusing about The Savages, calling
    it a much-missed classic, so we're eager to get our hands on
    this release!
    Oh, and you can watch the trailer here:
    <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtDr690U7PM&t=8s>
    Paul Hembury, Executive Producer commented:
       "We have a wonderful team of creators who work
        together to bring these lost Doctor Who stories back
        to life through animation. It's always an exciting
        time when a story nears completion, and we prepare
        to share it with the fans, for whom it has been made."
    This is a return to form for the animations, as The Celestial
    Toymaker tried out a new style as an experiment and received
    a lot of negativity. It's far removed from the likes of
    The Invasion, The Moonbase, and The Evil of the Daleks. But
    this one looks a lot better, so we're pleased to see it.
    The Savages is due out on 24th March 2025 and you can pre-order
    it now.
    <https://thedoctorwhocompanion.com/2024/12/13/missing-doctor-who-classic-the-savages-to-be-animated-for-dvd-blu-ray-and-steelbook-releases/>