Only a co-production in that Universal stumped up extra cash to pay for Mr Hart and Ilya. They, in return, got the rights to distribute it in the US. Same sort of cash injection MOONBASE 3 and THE FIVE DOCTORS got.Originally Posted by Chris-in-NJ
Only a co-production in that Universal stumped up extra cash to pay for Mr Hart and Ilya. They, in return, got the rights to distribute it in the US. Same sort of cash injection MOONBASE 3 and THE FIVE DOCTORS got.
I wouldn't be surprised to see it's stock go down actually. I find it rather one-note, quite repetitive and with under-developed characters. I can why it went down well at the time, but also why TWEEDLEDUM is the one segment that got the regular repeat gig: it's one of the few that works properly as a drama piece.
Very curious to see this, if it does get released.
I wouldn't expect it to match the standard of Secret Army because its basic premise seems a lot more limited. Plus there've been very mixed reviews from those who've seen it. Probably depends the quality of the cast and scripts.
Given the incredible heroism and ultimate sacrifice of others during the war, I'm afraid it makes the fate of the Colditz prisoners seem rather trivial in comparison.
Still fantastic to hear that a series that seemed to be permanently blocked appears to be available at last!
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I've had a copy of the series (taken from the UK Gold repeat) for a few years now. And I loved it!
As mentioned by Chris earlier, comparing Colditz to Secret Army is a touch unfair. If one watches it purely for what it is, you'll probably enjoy it more. The series is not without it's faults mind you - as Ian points out. It's still a cracking series though IMO.
As always, if you're not sure about getting it and haven't seen the series before, wait until next Spring when the prices will have dropped.
Personally, I'll just be glad to get rid of my ropey old t*rrent-sourced copies.
Delighted to see this is coming out - I have pretty ropey dubs of my UK Gold recordings so it will be nice to get an upgrade.
I havent watched the series since around 1994-95 but remember liking it a lot.
I've had ropey UK Gold recordings of this too, for more than five years now, and have never watched a single episode. Don't think I even know where my DVD-R's of this are anymore...
Once it goes down in price I'll grab it, however. BBC historical dramas? Can't get enough of 'em.
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This is good advice even if you've seen it & are sure you want it. Wait a bit - prces are bound to drop......
But not before you're sure it's geting a release, eh?
Absolutely!!But not before you're sure it's geting a release, eh?
It's about time that we had a new WWII historical series I reckon. I'd love to see a British version of something like Band of Brothers. There are some terrific stories of British units that operated behind enemy lines during the war too.
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Totally agree, though perhaps with a focus on 'the forgotten war' in the Far East this time rather than another on the war in Europe perhaps? I mean, Tenko and It Ain't Half Hot Mum were both good as a rule, but there hasn't been much else that I remember.
Something in North Africa would be good too.
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Indeed yes.Something in North Africa would be good too.
In fact, another idea that springs to mind would be a good drama on the 'forgotten service' - the Merchant Navy. Brave men who faced the wolf packs in the Atlantic for bugger-all pay and very little recognition, and paid a high price in their endeavours.
Although by their very setting WWII series have lots of dramatic potential, I suspect we are at least 15 years past the date when the bulk of the population find great resonance with those times in that they actually experienced them in some direct way. 65 years after the end of anything is a long time considering average human life expectancy. I think we are approaching a time when even the 1960s is fading as a 'real experience' for a vast amount of the public alive today.
The success of "Foyles War" indicates the setting of WWII (or possibly any war) can be an effective one for use a backdrop ... but it's no co-incidence that c1970 to mid 80s/1990 was the period of so many WWII dramas (and even sitcoms).
The same reason "All Creatures Great an Small" appeared 1978-1988 and "Heartbeat" turned up in 1992 .... just the requisit amount of time had passed from when the dramatised events occurred/were set.
There's Joe Maddison's War coming soon, which involves the Home Guard as a background I believe. I've always liked the idea of a sort of a soap set during the Second World War - akin to A Family at War, but broadcast weekly/twice weekly, and with events in the war playing out in the background (or when necessary foreground) on the corresponding date in history when the episode is broadcast. I know the SOE has been done a bit, but that would be enjoyable enough, or even perhaps just something about the French Resistance in general.Something in North Africa would be good too.
Alternatively, I wouldn't mind seeing a dramatisation of Len Deighton's SS-GB, or something along those lines.
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