Doctor Who editor teases deleted David Tennant scenes and alternative takes used in cinema release of beloved episodes

There is now just a matter of days until Doctor Who: The Satan Pit Extended Cut will be released in cinemas, giving fans a chance to see a newly re-edited, movie-length cinematic cut of Tenth Doctor and Rose Tyler season 2 episodes The Impossible Planet and The Satan Pit.

Now, we've got some more details of what to expect, courtesy of the latest issue of Doctor Who Magazine, with references to deleted scenes and alternate takes being used.

In the issue, it is noted that the Extended Cut will feature additional footage of the base crew going about their routine and interacting before the Beast awakens, while we'll also see more of David Tennant's Doctor and Claire Rushbrook's Ida Scott exploring the centre of Krop Tor.

The magazine notes: "In the original cut, their descent and discovery of the Beast's prison felt foreboding and uncertain, but with the inclusion of previously cut scenes, we see the two characters get to know each other and the two make a very watchable and likeable pairing."

Meanwhile, the editor of the feature length cut, Charlie Lowe teased changes made to the final confrontation between the Doctor and the Beast.

Lowe said: "There are a couple of shots in the final scene where the Doctor is facing off against the Beast, and they had to mirror a load of shots in the original broadcast. I see why they did that because they filmed it in a way that didn't cut together well.

"I had another stab at that and tried to unflip a few shots where I could, using a few alternate takes, so there's a couple of subtle alternate shots in that final scene."

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While the first cinema screenings of the edit will take place on Monday 23 November 2026, Doctor Who Day, it has now been confirmed that encore screenings have also been added for Saturday 28 November.

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Tennant and Rushbrook have recently been seen reunited on Disney+ series Rivals, playing husband and wife Tony and Monica Baddingham.

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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.