"Are You Being Served?" The First 5 Seasons Coming to DVD in August !!! (1 Viewer)

[Scott-S]

I really like this show. Sure, it isn't going to change the world, but it is a great way to relax. I will probably buy it. I guess it depends on how many discs are involved and total cost.

Speaking of British Sit Coms, anyone know if Red Dwarf is available or going to be available on DVD? I havn't seen it anywhere, but then again, it wasn't very well known in the states.

 

[BrianB]

Red Dwarf's reputedly hitting DVD around the time the upcoming film is released.

 

[John Berggren]

This is great news. Now if only they can announce As Time Goes By series 1-3.

 

[Eric Huffstutler]

I know some people, especially the Brits, believe this is a mindless sitcom and won't waste their time on it. But what they don't realize that here in the USA, "Are You Being Served" is one of the all time popular shows broadcast by Public television.

It was also cutting edge by way of pushing the envelope with sexual innuendoes not allowed on American television of the day. Even hearing Mrs. Slocombe talk about her "Pussy" cat throws people for a loop until they understand what she is really talking about. And Mr. Humphries gay character was also a first with taboo TV material of the 1970's.

 

[James David Walley]

Mr Humphries was gay????????

 

[Mark-W]

James David Walley-
Per comments on ABsoulety FABulous, all British men are
assumed to be gay until proven otherwise.
Thrilled about AYBS, now if we can get Dawn French in
the hillarious Vicar of Dibley on DVD.
Mark

 

[David Lambert]

New news (very preliminary) posted about DVDs for this series at TVShowsOnDVD. Check it out!

 

[JohnS]

This is great news.

I love this show.

Anchor Bay is also putting out the movie..so this will keep me very happy

Volume 1:

Episodes: Dear Sexy Knickers, Our Figures Are Slipping, Camping In. The incredibly popular misadventures of the Grace Brothers department store begin with three classic episodes: Dear Sexy Knickers, Our Figures Are Slipping, and Camping In.

Volume 2:

Episodes: Big Brother, His and Hers, Cold Comfort. A choice selection of three episodes: the staff puts on a show when security cameras are installed, sales plummet when the pretty perfume girl gives away too much, and the fuel crisis has staff relations heating up.

Volume 3:

Episodes: German Week, No Sale, New Look. On sale this week! A few less than stellar ideas for perking up sales. In these three episodes, Grace Brother's tries a German Week (Mr. Humphries in lederhosen), the Great Gatsby look, and Opening Early!

Volume 4:

Episodes: Wedding Bells, Do You Take This Man?, The Erotic Dreams of Mrs. Slocombe. The love life of Mrs. Slocombe is on display in three favorite episodes. The objects of her affection? Young Mr. Grace, who wants to get married, a Greek bouzouki player, who may already be married...and Mr. Humphries!

Volume 5:

Episodes: 50 Years On, Oh What a Tangled Web, Forward Mr. Grainger. Three favorite episodes: Mrs. Slocombe hints it's her birthday and everyone's guessing which one, Captain Peacock's acting very strange around Mr. Rumbold's secretary, and a promotion for Mr. Grainger goes right to his head.

Volume 6:

Episodes: Happy Returns, Founder's Day, The Old Order Changes. Young Mr. Grace in two birthday episodes plus what happens when Mr. Grace tries a more casual American approach to customers

 

[Spero D]

That surely is not Seasons 1 through 6 as was original mentioned in the 1st post?

Spero D.

 

[Brandon Gantt]

That can't be right. Those are the same versions as the VHS releases. I just wrote BBC Worlwide Americas and should have and answer shortly.

 

[Spero D]

I sincerely hope they release Season Boxsets in Episode order not best ofs.

Spero D.

 

[Jeremy Jones]

WOW! This is GREAT! I was hoping they'd get the AYBS? out soon, and now here it comes with 6 volumes!! That's a sale! The day it comes out, I'm there. I'm FREE! I just want to tell the BBC, "You've all done very well!"

 

[Spero D]

"You've all done very well!"

What happened to Seasons 1 through 6 as they said and more in to the point in season order?

Brandon I to have emailed the BBC.

Spero D.

 

[David Lambert]

Don't jump the gun yet. The information is *very* preliminary, and someone at Warner could have listed the VHS info by mistake. I personally hope it was a mistake!
The info Gord posted was FROM WB, who only DISTRIBUTES this stuff. BBCAmerica produces these DVDs, and since *they* promised Season Box Sets, then *they* should be the ones to answer this question as to what's really on these discs.
BBCAmerica's website has no listing itself yet, so I hope that the e-mails sent to them will clear up the mystery! If we get better info, I'm sure Gord will update his news.

 

[Brandon Gantt]

Just got a reply from BBC Worldwide:
"Are You Being Served? DVD is currently planned for late summer. This collection will include series one through five, as well as many extra features. Series six through ten will be available in late 2003."
BBC America Shop

 

[Spero D]

Brandon- Phew! Thanks for the Good news.

Spero D.

 

[Spero D]

DVD in North America will be in season sets, with the first set being series one through five. This will be followed by another DVD set encompassing series six through ten. Thus keeping the order of the show intact. It will not be a "Best of..." set that is currently available on VHS.

Just got my reply back to
Spero D.

 

[David Lambert]

VERY Cool. I just passed this info on to Gord! Thank you, gents!

 

[Greg Krewet]

John

FYI The First 3 seasons of As Time Goes By will be issued

in Sept according to a review at Classicsondvd.

Best

Greg

 

[Brandon Gantt]

The first boxed set is available for pre-order from the BBC America Shop . It comes with a bonus disc featuring 90 minutes worth of extras! I can't wait until August 27