Doctor Who: Beginning Collection

The first three adventures starring William Hartnell as Doctor #1 are featured. The irascible, white-haired Doctor, in a fit of pique, launches himself, his granddaughter and two of her teachers back to the Stone Age in a strange craft he calls the TARDIS in "An Unearthly Child." Next, the Time Lord's most infamous enemies are introduced in "The Daleks," as a visit to the planet Skaro leads the Doctor and his companions to help the human Thals free themselves from the metal-encased monsters. And an accident sends a disintegrating TARDIS hurtling towards the dawn of time in "The Edge of Destruction." Carole Ann Ford, Jacqueline Hill, William Russell co-star. 5 hrs. total on three discs. Standard; Soundtrack: English stereo; audio commentary; photo gallery. **Three-disc set includes "An Unearthly Child," "The Daleks," "The Edge of Destruction." William Hartnell stars. 5 hrs.**