Directed by Pennant Roberts
Written by Douglas Adams
1992 material by John Nathan Turner + Kent McCulloch
There are very few entries in the series that wind up lost on the cutting room floor. Such is the case with "Shada", an episode lost to issues, and timing with direction and storytelling. As it was, things didn't pan out yet it was a well thought out storyline that was built on Adams' unique structure that influence science fiction for many years.
As a six part harmony (*no not kidding, it is a six part saga) that connects the dots behind an aged Gallifrey leader / scientist that shaped the timelines across the galaxies. With intermission scenes narrated by Tom Baker (with some drama, and a bit of comedy) it is very rare to see Tom delivery a story through so many emotions, his face alone carries the tale of lost scenes so well you can't help but continue to watch throughout the story itself.
The first disc covers two versions of the zero episode, a VHS version and a directors cut with Tom Baker's narration. It is surprising just how far ahead of its time it truly was. Because there is a flash animation episode version of the project with Paul McGann (Doctor #8) + Lalla Ward (Romana).
Within this lost episode is a collected tribute to 30+ years of the Doctor. A mini-documentary on the 3rd disc completes the collection with a batch of recent interviews regarding the loss of the Brigadier, the ladies of Doctor Who, and one of the first few male companions. (who by chance even writes for the show).
Given the influences behind this timeless episode, it shaped the way future projects would change gears in storytelling. In fact a lot of our recent adventures have that novel "Adams'" type of influence with more to come.
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