Dr Who: Silver Nemesis
BBC Video

Sleeve Sypnosis:
BBC Video presents two special programmes made to commemorate the Doctor's 25th anniversary.

Silver Nemesis

Originally transmitted 23rd November - 7th December 1988.
This version contains additional previously untransmitted material.

"You mean, the world's going to end and you'd forgotten about it?"
"I've been busy."
"Well, in strictly linear terms, as the chronometer files, I've known since November 23rd 1638."
It is 23rd November 1988. Lady Peinforte and her loyal servant Richard have travelled from the year 1638 for this moment. Herr De Flores' dreams of establishing the Fourth Reich rest on this point in time. The Cybermen's planned invasion of Earth is scheduled for the same time. The link between the three? The statute Nemesis, fashioned from validum - the living metal first made by Rassilon on Gallifrey and capable of bestowing the power of life and death on any individual. Can the Doctor and Ace prevent its awesome power from falling into any of their evil hands?

The Making of Doctor Who - Silver Nemesis
Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes during the making of Doctor Who Just who does write the scripts? Who designs the costumes? Now's your chance to find out in this special hour long programme which enrols you as a member of the Doctor Who team. From the earliest rehearsals to the actual recording of the programme, the making of Silver Nemesis is revealed. There are special interviews with the stars Slyvestor McCoy and Sphie Aldred, director Chris Clough, production manager Gary Downie and producerJohn Nathan-Turner who reveals his special "vision" for the programme. There's also time to chat with the techincal people who "make it happen", from make-up, costume and visual effects designers to the composer of the incidental music. An absolutely unique opportunity to gain an insider's view of Doctor Who.

Produced and written by Eric Luskin Directed by Freddie Chisholm

Director: Chris Clough

Cast: Slyvestor McCoy, Sophie Aldred, Anton Differing, Fiona Walker, Gerard Murphy, Leslie French, Metin Yenal, Martyn Read, David Banks, Courtney Pine, Mark Hardy, Dolores Gray

Year: 1988

Genre: Television, Science Fiction

Addtional Notes:
On 3 May 1993 an extended version of this three-part serial was released on BBC Video. Apart from featuring footage not shown in the original broadcast, the video included an hour-long documentary made by New Jersey Network during the production of the adventure and featuring interviews with cast and crew. This documentary was not included on the 2010 DVD release due to rights issues. Run Time Approx: 139 mins.