Season 27 (New Series 1) - Volume 1

 BBC Video has confirmed that the first volume of new series episodes will be released on DVD on Monday 16 May. The volume will include three episodes, most likely the first three instalments, "Rose", "The End of the World" and "The Unquiet Dead".

The volume will retail at £15.99, but with no bonus material. Three further volumes are set for release in the same format in June, August and September. Then, in November, a box set will be released containing all 13 episodes. This set will be packed full of extra material - but not it seems any of theDoctor Who Confidential behind the scenes documentaries shown by BBC3.

Although details of these are yet to be confirmed, it is understood that executive producer of the new television series, Russell T Davies, mentioned at the Doctor Who launch party that commentaries, interviews and deleted and alternate scenes would be included. The set will be released in TARDIS-shaped packaging.

Season 27 (New Series 1) Box Set

According to the BBC their reasoning behind this strategy is to ensure there is something for everyone. The straight DVD releases will be at a more affordable price to appeal to new, younger fans, whilst the box set will ensure the original fans and DVD collectors will be happy. "We are keen to make sure details of the box set are available now, so that fans will be aware this is coming out in plenty of time".

Also confirmed for a November DVD release is the 1979 Fourth Doctor and 2nd Romana story "City of Death". It is also understood that for one of the special features, Tom Baker has kindly agreed to shoot an exclusive interview on location in Paris. The crew hopes to use the same locations that the original film crew used over 25 years ago.