Breakaway

SFX footage from the World Backgrounds library. The library contains many alternative takes and longer shots (sometimes including clapperboards). A few examples have appeared on the Network DVDs bonus disc, but many have never been seen. Episode shots are outlined in red, all other shots from the library.

Breakaway- opening shot as the Moon moves left to right, with the Earth and sun beyond. 35 seconds. Two other versions of this (with different Moons) appeared on the Network DVD extras.

Another version, 25 seconds (starts with the Moon in frame).

Another version. 30 seconds.

Another version. 35 seconds.

The Moon revolves behind the Space Dock. 13 seconds. Not seen in episode.

Simmonds's Eagle lands. Both longer shots, including boarding tube extending to pod. The first shows the pad for 20 seconds before the Eagle appears top of frame; as it lands (another 20 seconds) it kicks up a lot of dust; after it lands (another 20 seconds) the tube extends and docks with the passenger module (much dust remains). The second shot has 15 seconds of empty pad before the Eagle descends; it lands over 25 seconds in much less dust, but the extending tube doesn't dock before the footage ends (after total of 1 minute).

The red glowing Moon shot, as seen in the Network DVD extras. Two 20 second takes, with clapperboard (dated 7 December 1973) inbetween.

Various takes of the planet Saturn, including static shots of Saturn (20 seconds, 45 seconds, 50 seconds) and with the Moon slowly moving (after about 30 seconds, total time 1 minute 45 seconds. Not seen in episode, but appeared in the Network DVD extras.

More views of Saturn - a closer view with the Moon passing it (20 seconds, very slow movement), and a view of the rings (8 seconds, may be from another show).

Travelling over lunar surface (two different, each 6 seconds). These look like Apollo footage. A sign appears between them saying "Episode I Overlay". Not used in episode.