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post #31 of 77
7/17/08 at 1:33pm

Re: UK Shows I would love to see on DVD

There are a number I'd like, but on the top of the list is:

The Rise & Fall of Reginald Perrin
Executive Stress
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post #32 of 77
7/18/08 at 7:56am

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Dempsey & Makepeace! 3 Up 2 Down!
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post #33 of 77
7/18/08 at 9:06am

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The one that I'd love to get - but I'm afraid that my memories are far fonder of the show than they would be now - but I'd love to get On The Buses. KVOS ran a whole bunch of british shows every saturday night back in the 80s before Doctor Who, Benny Hill, Dave Allan At Large, Doctor in the House and so on - and the only show I've not seen again from that time was On The Buses.

Problem is - like how Benny Hill was great as a kid, but not so good as an adult - I'm afraid that I'll hate the show now.
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post #34 of 77
7/19/08 at 10:42am

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I loved the original series and think it's the best of the "Supermarionation" shows and should have been done live-action!
If Capt. Scarlet's the best, why should it have been done as live-action? I love all those Anderson puppet shows, btw.
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post #35 of 77
7/21/08 at 6:29am

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Originally Posted by Tony J Case
The one that I'd love to get - but I'm afraid that my memories are far fonder of the show than they would be now - but I'd love to get On The Buses.

BCI released an "Ultimate Collection" containing all seven series for $100, and the feature films based on the show also made it to R1.
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post #36 of 77
2/10/09 at 8:45am
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Would like to see Kerching (2003) on DVD as well as Baddiel's Syndrome (2001)
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post #37 of 77
2/10/09 at 9:05am

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Heartbeat (1992)
Royal, The (2003)

These two shows will, unfortunately, not be released in the foreseable future to the mass amount of music clearance needed
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post #38 of 77
2/10/09 at 9:15am
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Originally Posted by Count Chocula!
These two shows will, unfortunately, not be released in the foreseable future to the mass amount of music clearance needed

That's a shame. The one show I really want to start seeing released is Holby City and more Casualty, oh and more of The Bill too
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post #39 of 77
2/10/09 at 9:38am

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I'm still looking for decent full sets of Poldark and The Onedin Line.

I'd also like them to release the rest of "Nanny". Only series one has been released so far.

"Wessex Tales", and the rest of "Tales of the Unexpected". I could go on and on.
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post #40 of 77
2/11/09 at 10:29am

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I'm still looking for decent full sets of Poldark and The Onedin Line.

I'd also like them to release the rest of "Nanny". Only series one has been released so far.

"Wessex Tales", and the rest of "Tales of the Unexpected". I could go on and on.

For Tales, you might be better off going with the UK sets. From what I understand, the Acorn sets didn't include all the episodes (I'm thinking the "American" episodes were left out?) and it seems to have been ages since Acorn put out their last set. In R2, you can at least get all of them and get them now.
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post #41 of 77
2/11/09 at 11:44am

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Andy, I wish I had known this before I purchased all the available R1 sets. I do have a region 2 player, and I would have gone that route. But I don't think it's only the "American" episodes that were left out. I checked what I have against the IMDb listing and I believe there are other "English" episodes (my preference) missing. But thanks for the suggestion.
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post #42 of 77
2/11/09 at 12:42pm

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Originally Posted by Dan-P
Very surprising that nobody has mentioned this one already:

LIFE ON MARS

This is definitely one of the best shows ever. I started watching this one on BBC America a couple years ago, then I switched to getting uncut HD episodes through bittorrent. This was much better since the BBC America versions had been edited from the original UK broadcast version. There's supposed to be an American remake coming soon, which I probably will watch out of curiosity but nothing more.

Yeah, where is this on DVD? It probably has huge licensing issues for music, as well. I'm watching the American version and, after the horror stories we've seen in this forum, all I can think is ..."THAT song will never make the DVD ... THAT song will never make the DVD ..." And yet the songs are so well chosen, too.
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post #43 of 77
2/12/09 at 6:08am

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Just off the top of my head, does anybody know if the "PRIVATE SCHULTZ" 2 part (or was it 3 part?) Thames production that aired on PBS's MASTERPIECE THEATRE in the '80s...with IAN McSHANE as the bungling field operative for the Nazi's Operation Bernhardt...trying to introduce faultless counterfeit 5 pound notes into the UK during WWII...and then scrambling after the war to recover caches of the money...I remember it being hilarious, right up there with his best Lovejoy work...was it ever released in other regions?
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post #44 of 77
2/13/09 at 6:36am

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Originally Posted by Hollywoodaholic
Yeah, where is this on DVD? It probably has huge licensing issues for music, as well. I'm watching the American version and, after the horror stories we've seen in this forum, all I can think is ..."THAT song will never make the DVD ... THAT song will never make the DVD ..." And yet the songs are so well chosen, too.

Well, yeah, you can count on music substitutions. Why? Because the R2 versions already have music substitutions on them (other '70s songs are used, if I recall correctly), and oft-times, the UK companies able to clear stuff in the UK they can't clear here (such as on the Happy Days sets), so if this ever does come out in the US, expect there to be songs replaced.
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post #45 of 77
2/16/09 at 1:11am

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Originally Posted by Flashgear
Just off the top of my head, does anybody know if the "PRIVATE SCHULTZ" ...was it ever released in other regions?

This was released in the UK 21 Jul 2008:

Private Schulz [1981]: Michael Elphick, Billie Whitelaw, Ian Richardson: Amazon.co.uk: DVD
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post #46 of 77
2/16/09 at 3:52am

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Does anyone know if the 1971 BBC Casanova starring Frank Finlay has made it onto DVD yet? I remember seeing it on cable about 20 years ago, but it's never been shown in the U.S. since. That's one title that needs a Region 1 release!
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post #47 of 77
2/16/09 at 5:41am

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Thank you HAKEN for the info concerning "Private Schulz"...and the link...very kind of you and much appreciated!
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post #48 of 77
2/16/09 at 5:44am

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Originally Posted by Flashgear
Thank you HAKEN for the info concerning "Private Schulz"...and the link...very kind of you and much appreciated!
Actually this appears to be another production with nearly the same title...but thank you HAKAN for the good will anyway!
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post #49 of 77
2/16/09 at 5:46am

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Originally Posted by Charles Ellis
Does anyone know if the 1971 BBC Casanova starring Frank Finlay has made it onto DVD yet? I remember seeing it on cable about 20 years ago, but it's never been shown in the U.S. since. That's one title that needs a Region 1 release!

on R2 DVD here (GBP14.98 - VAT + shipping): Casanova: Complete BBC Series [1971]: Frank Finlay, Norman Rossington, Christine Noonan, Zienia Merton, Victor Baring, George Benson, Geoffrey Wincott, David Swift, Ania Marson, Dennis Potter: Amazon.co.uk: DVD
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post #50 of 77
2/16/09 at 6:15pm

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Some notes on this thread…

The Goodies – three volumes of episodes have been released in the UK, including the entire 1981 series (made for the BBC’s rival network, ITV). The discs are excellent, fully-restored episodes, with archive interviews, commentary tracks and other worthwhile bits and pieces. The first volume (The Goodies… At Last) is now OOP, and unlikely to be re-issued. The second volume (The Goodies… At Last A Second Helping) is likely to go OOP soon, as Network no longer have a deal with the BBC. With so many episodes to pick from, Network wisely chose to cherry-pick (arguably) the best episodes, rather than releasing whole seasons (which would have meant releasing a fair proportion of under-par episodes). The BBC themselves seem to have practically disowned the series. It was incredibly popular when it was originally shown, but has rarely been seen on network television since the 70s (a fact that has rankled somewhat with the shows stars). I’d be delighted if the BBC’s own video label, 2 Entertain, announced that they were going to release the series, but I think it’s very unlikely. Music rights for some episodes may be insurmountable.

The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin – a remake of this series is imminent. The UK discs released in 2002/3 are now OOP, and command premium prices. IIRC there were some minor cuts. It’s quite likely that the series will be re-released on DVD when the remake is shown.

First Among Equals – is being released later this month, by Network: First Among Equals: The Complete Series: Network DVD

Gerry Anderson’s New Captain Scarlet – available on DVD in the UK

Dempsey and Makepeace – all three series available on DVD in the UK

Three Up, Two Down – First and second series available on DVD in the UK

On the Buses – all available on DVD in the UK. A cheap option to see a couple of episodes is a ($3) sampler DVD from Network: NeTWOrk: On the Buses: Network DVD

The Bill – lots of episodes available on DVD in the UK and in Australia. A new UK volume is due for release next week.

Private Schulz – I suggest you are mistaken about a version starring Ian McShane, Randall! The series stars Michael Elphick (who somewhat resembles McShane). The series is otherwise as you describe, and quite excellent it is, too. The UK DVD features a very good ‘Making of…’ featurette.
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post #51 of 77
2/16/09 at 6:43pm

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Absolute Power S2. S1 has been out for some time, but there is no news at all on S2.

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Some notes on this thread…[b]

First Among Equals – is being released later this month, by Network: First Among Equals: The Complete Series: Network DVD
Odd. The R1 version was released last year:-
Amazon.com: First Among Equals: Tom Wilkinson, John Breslin, Jonathan Bridge, David Robb, Anita Carey, Jane Booker, Jeremy Child, Harriet Bagnall, James Faulkner, Diana Hardcastle, Clive Swift, Andrew Keir, Joanna David, Toria Fuller, Pavel Douglas,

The cover artwork appears to be the same, though. And the R1 version (which I have) doesn't have the advertised extra, the "alternate ending" -- which no doubt is that the other guy becomes PM...
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post #52 of 77
2/17/09 at 5:37am

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Absolute Power S2. S1 has been out for some time, but there is no news at all on S2.

S2 has been available in R4 for about two years now. Strange it hasn't come out in R2, but might still be able to get it down under (the two sites I checked have it as "out of stock").
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post #53 of 77
2/17/09 at 6:50pm

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Originally Posted by AndyMcKinney
S2 has been available in R4 for about two years now. Strange it hasn't come out in R2, but might still be able to get it down under (the two sites I checked have it as "out of stock").
Thanks for the tip! I haven't bought anything from Ezydvd in years (after the Aussie dollar soared), but I guess I'll have a look now.
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post #54 of 77
2/17/09 at 11:11pm

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Originally Posted by JulianK
Some notes on this thread…

The Goodies – three volumes of episodes have been released in the UK, including the entire 1981 series (made for the BBC’s rival network, ITV). The discs are excellent, fully-restored episodes, with archive interviews, commentary tracks and other worthwhile bits and pieces. The first volume (The Goodies… At Last) is now OOP, and unlikely to be re-issued. The second volume (The Goodies… At Last A Second Helping) is likely to go OOP soon, as Network no longer have a deal with the BBC. With so many episodes to pick from, Network wisely chose to cherry-pick (arguably) the best episodes, rather than releasing whole seasons (which would have meant releasing a fair proportion of under-par episodes). The BBC themselves seem to have practically disowned the series. It was incredibly popular when it was originally shown, but has rarely been seen on network television since the 70s (a fact that has rankled somewhat with the shows stars). I’d be delighted if the BBC’s own video label, 2 Entertain, announced that they were going to release the series, but I think it’s very unlikely. Music rights for some episodes may be insurmountable.

The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin – a remake of this series is imminent. The UK discs released in 2002/3 are now OOP, and command premium prices. IIRC there were some minor cuts. It’s quite likely that the series will be re-released on DVD when the remake is shown.

First Among Equals – is being released later this month, by Network: First Among Equals: The Complete Series: Network DVD

Gerry Anderson’s New Captain Scarlet – available on DVD in the UK

Dempsey and Makepeace – all three series available on DVD in the UK

Three Up, Two Down – First and second series available on DVD in the UK

On the Buses – all available on DVD in the UK. A cheap option to see a couple of episodes is a ($3) sampler DVD from Network: NeTWOrk: On the Buses: Network DVD

The Bill – lots of episodes available on DVD in the UK and in Australia. A new UK volume is due for release next week.

Private Schulz – I suggest you are mistaken about a version starring Ian McShane, Randall! The series stars Michael Elphick (who somewhat resembles McShane). The series is otherwise as you describe, and quite excellent it is, too. The UK DVD features a very good ‘Making of…’ featurette.
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post #55 of 77
2/17/09 at 11:50pm

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Thank you Julian for the Clarification to my Foggy memories, and apologies to Hakan!
I really should buy a region free player!
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post #56 of 77
2/18/09 at 3:41am

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The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin – a remake of this series is imminent. The UK discs released in 2002/3 are now OOP, and command premium prices. IIRC there were some minor cuts. It’s quite likely that the series will be re-released on DVD when the remake is shown.

E1 Ent. (formerly Koch Vision) releases the complete series in R1 on 5/5 (USA; probably 5/12 in Canada), as I previously reported at TSoD. I will be posting the front cover art before the week is over (could even be today; not 100% sure yet).
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post #57 of 77
2/18/09 at 4:39pm

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Originally Posted by David Lambert
E1 Ent. (formerly Koch Vision) releases the complete series in R1 on 5/5 (USA; probably 5/12 in Canada), as I previously reported at TSoD. I will be posting the front cover art before the week is over (could even be today; not 100% sure yet).


Here it is:

The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin DVD news: Box Art for The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin - The Complete Series | TVShowsOnDVD.com
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post #58 of 77
2/18/09 at 11:17pm

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Originally Posted by AndyMcKinney
S2 has been available in R4 for about two years now. Strange it hasn't come out in R2, but might still be able to get it down under (the two sites I checked have it as "out of stock").

Thanks for the info, Andy - will have to check that out myself!
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post #59 of 77
2/21/09 at 3:28pm

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I'd like to see an early 90's ITV drama called Growing Rich, starring Martin Kemp, get a DVD release. I don't think it's ever been repeated in the UK since then. I remember it being a good series at the time. It was shown on a Friday night at 9 pm I think.

I'd also like to see a serial called Dark Towers get a DVD release. It was shown as part of a UK schools programme on BBC1 or BBC2 called Look and Read.
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post #60 of 77
2/24/09 at 7:19pm

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I would love to see "Agony" on video.
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