Synopsis:

Classic Who's Vengeance on Varos, converted to modern aspect ratio, with a new soundtrack.

Intentions:

Apart from being my favourite of Colin's era, and still very relevant to today, the DVD has the luxury of a studio-only soundtrack, so I include a new music soundtrack, as well as converting the material to widescreen.

Change List:

Major alterations: - Converting the aspect ratio to modern widescreen. - New updated 5.1 opening and closing title music. - Exterior shots of the surface of Varos have been replaced. - The two episodes have been converted into one extended episode. Significant cuts: - The first TARDIS scene. This scene serves no purpose in driving the plot forward, and references the previous story, which is unnecessary for viewers of this edit. - Sil's dialogue regarding zeiton 7 ore being used to drive space-time craft. This is likely a script oversight, since later everyone is either disbelieving or unwilling to accept Peri's claim that she and the Doctor are time travellers. - Two shots of the TARDIS flying through space are added prior to two TARDIS scenes. - Peri referencing the comparator (harking back to Planet of Fire), has been cut. - The "technobabble scene" in the TARDIS has been heavily cut. We now open the scene with the Doctor re-starting the TARDIS energy levels. - The guard being disintegrated by the laser has been cut, so that the Doctor is not seen as a murderer. - The infamous acid bath scene is completely cut, as it doesn't fit with the Doctor's character. - The opening of the execution scene, including the appearance of the Priest, is cut. - The Priest reciting prayers, has been replaced with an alternative soundtrack. - The Governor ordering the broadcast of the Doctor's execution to be paused, is cut. It undermines the Doctor's intelligence and how he knew the execution was staged, especially as he seems pensive *prior* to the Governor's televisual order. - Sil's scream in response to the Governor stating he - Sil - has released him from the contract. - A few moments of humour are cut back to tighten the tension and pace of the piece, largely from the Doctor, and Arak and Etta. - All of the Doctor's scolding/insulting Peri has been cut. - A few minor trims here and there to tighten up the pace and tension.

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Special Thanks:

Dwight Fry for giving up a huge amount of his time, providing me with much guidance and assistance to help complete the edit. Last Survivor for generously supplying the original source material in a useable format.