BBC STUDIOS | TERROR OF THE SUBURBS (2025)
A gripping look at Doctor Who’s Season 7, where monsters invaded familiar streets and the suburbs became the stage for terror.
Produced exclusively for the BBC’s Doctor Who: The Collection – Season 7, Terror of the Suburbs explores how Jon Pertwee’s debut year reshaped the series forever.
Through new interviews, unseen archive, and incisive commentary, we examine the bold reinvention of the show as it left behind the cosmos
for the menace lurking closer to home.
From the Autons patrolling high streets to Silurians stirring beneath our feet, Season 7 brought science fiction into everyday Britain with an immediacy that reflected the social and political tensions of the 1970s. Our film delves into the production challenges, creative breakthroughs, and enduring influence of this seismic shift in Doctor Who’s identity, revealing the vision, risk, and ingenuity that made Pertwee’s era uniquely compelling.
Whether you’re a long time fan, a curious viewer, or a creative looking to explore your own stories, Terror of the Suburbs demonstrates how bold ideas and meticulous craftsmanship can leave a lasting mark.
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