Movie: Stranger than Fiction

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Gary Russell
Gary Russell

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Bill Baggs
Bill Baggs

Colin Baker
Colin Baker

Nicholas Briggs
Nicholas Briggs

Nicola Bryant
Nicola Bryant

Peter Davison
Peter Davison

Sylvester McCoy
Sylvester McCoy

Jon Pertwee
Jon Pertwee

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    Gary Russell of Marvel Comics' Doctor Who Magazine investigates the world of BBV. In a relatively short space of time and with relatively small amounts of money, Bill Baggs has produced a series of videos which have a special appeal for Doctor Who fans. Stranger Than Fiction looks at the development of BBV's production techniques, through story, rehearsal and shooting. There's a chance to discover the origins of the scripts, as well as to see lost scenes from the Stranger videos and The AirZone Solution. This fascinating behind the scenes story is told with revealing, on the spot Hi-8 footage, together with exclusive star interviews.

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    1994-01-01

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    Behind the scenes of BBV

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