
The premiere episode of ‘Doctor Who’ titled ‘Deep Breath’ is to get a special commemorative Blu Ray and DVD release once the episode has aired.
The Blu Ray and DVD will be released on September 8, just a couple of weeks after the BBC’s TX date of August 23.
The episode marks Peter Capaldi’s first full story as the 12th Doctor Who.
Extras on this new Blu Ray and DVD included
Doctor Who Live: The Next Doctor – the special broadcast that unveiled Capaldi as the latest incarnation of the Time Lord – has also been included.
The release will also feature a 10-minute behind the scenes feature and other exclusive content.
‘Deep Breath’ sees The Doctor and Clara (Jenna Coleman) reunited with Madame Vastra (Neve McIntosh), Jenny Flint (Catrin Stewart) and Straz (Dan Starkey) in Victorian London.
Following the success of last year’s 50th anniversary special, the episode will be screened in cinemas worldwide.
A special screening at London’s Odeon in Leicester Square will feature special guests and a Q&A.
BBC One in the UK and BBC America in the US air Doctor Who‘s series eight premiere ‘Deep Breath’ on August 23.