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10/10 Extras Commentary by Tom Baker, Elizabeth Sladen, Judith
Paris, Philip Hinchcliffe and Bob Baker. Again, Tom and Elizabeth
are a good combination with input from Judith, who was the female
Eldrad as well as Producer Philip and writer Bob. Informative and
entertaining. 10/10 Changing Time. A 50 Minute documentary about the making of Hand of Fear and also the special relationship between The Doctor and Sarah Jane. Occasionally reiterates material covered in the commentary, but no harm in that. 10/10 Swap Shop – Noel Edmonds interviews Tom Baker and Sarah Jane Smith for Multicoloured Swap Shop on 2nd October, 1976. Slightly less patronizing than Blue Peter, but still terribly dated. Nostalgia value for fans of Saturday morning TV. 8/10 Continuity Compilation – introductions and closing announcements for the episodes. Minimum nostalgia value. 7/10 Photo Gallery – rare and unpublished photos. 9/10 Production Subtitles for extra insight into the making of the programme. 10/10 Radio Times Listings (DVD ROM) listings, illustrations, articles from 1975 transmission of series. Minimum nostalgia value. 7/10 The Doctor Who Annual 1977 - (DVD ROM) A must read for Doctor Who Fans. 10/10 As with Genesis the inclusion of rather dull fillers like Swap Shop and the Continuity announcements spoils the extras enjoyment.
9 out of 10
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The
Hand of Fear was Sarah Jane’s last story. Memorable moments
in it – Sarah in the Andy Pandy outfit, the explosion in the
quarry, Eldrad’s regenerations – both of them, and Sarah’s
departure from the TARDIS and from The Doctor’s life. The disembodied
hand moving managed to be a pretty decent special effect and the contrast
between the stark normality of Earth and the alien home of Eldrad
was effective. Particularly effective were the scenes shot inside
a REAL nuclear power station that gave it an extra touch of realism.
And who didn’t get a little lump in their throat as Sarah Jane,
one of the best loved of all companions, moved on. 
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