MYSTERY AND IMAGINATION (1966) The Complete Series from Network

[darrenburnfan]

amazon uk have announced that on March 16th, Network are releasing the complete series of Mystery and Imagination (1966) on three discs. But I thought that most of this series had been wiped or was missing....and even if all the episodes were still available, I'm sure they wouldn't fit on three discs.

[jaycad]

name='darrenburnfan']amazon uk have announced that on March 16th, Network are releasing the complete series of Mystery and Imagination (1966) on three discs. But I thought that most of this series had been wiped or was missing....and even if all the episodes were still available, I'm sure they wouldn't fit on three discs.

it's scheduled for 23 march on amazon but there's been no confirmation from network,so expect this to be re-scheduled or cancelled in the near future.

as for the content,the stated duration of the boxset tallies with the overall runtime of the following episodes:



uncle silas

dracula

frankenstein

the suicide club

sweeney todd

the curse of the mummy



the other two surviving episodes 'fall of the house of usher' and 'the open door'

are under a different license.

[darrenburnfan]

Thanks, jaycad. I thought they wouldn't be able to get the entire series on three discs, but, as you say, we must expect it not to be released after all.

[jaycad]

just had an e-mail from amazon to say that this has now been cancelled! can't say that i'm surprised! i just wish amazon etc would not advertise a title unless the release is definite!

[Harbottle]

name='jaycad']just had an e-mail from amazon to say that this has now been cancelled! can't say that i'm surprised! i just wish amazon etc would not advertise a title unless the release is definite!

Yes indeed, I don't think I've ever managed to get one of these 'bargain' offers Amazing how they keep managing to release stuff I don't want like Watching, yet the likes of Reeder and M&I fall by the wayside. Most vexing!

[jaycad]

name='Harbottle']Yes indeed, I don't think I've ever managed to get one of these 'bargain' offers Amazing how they keep managing to release stuff I don't want like Watching, yet the likes of Reeder and M&I fall by the wayside. Most vexing!

i also noticed the release of the very poor scouse 80s comedy! maybe there are thousands of paul bown fans out there??

[dpgmel]

name='Harbottle']Yes indeed, I don't think I've ever managed to get one of these 'bargain' offers Amazing how they keep managing to release stuff I don't want like Watching, yet the likes of Reeder and M&I fall by the wayside. Most vexing!

Plus The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes has disappeared too

[jaycad]

name='dpgmel']Plus The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes has disappeared too

as mariocki has pointed out before,it's been moved to a 9th september release but i'd take no notice of this as it's another amazon guess by the looks of it!

[mariocki]

Mystery And Imagination is now up as a pre-order for the 8th of June as a web exclusive on Network's site:



Mystery and Imagination: Network DVD

[dpgmel]

What with Carrington V C Double Yippee

[dpgmel]

Just been reading more about this on Network's website and apparently in one episode Freddie Jones " gives an astonishing performance as the demented barber Sweeney Todd ", appetite whetted even more now

[jaycad]

freddie jones was ok as 'sweeney todd' but its not one of my favourite episodes! the episodes included are what i was expecting- made up about the official release though!

[cornershop15]

Now that I know how to copy and upload PDF files (as explained in my latest unpopular thread!), I'd like to share some hidden gems from the TVTimes archives with you. As we still await the exciting DVD release, I am heartbroken to discover that most of the episodes no longer exist, including the very first - The Lost Stradivarius. An ironic title. I'm so sad (and angry) that we won't get to see TV Gold like this and heartbroken for those who worked on it. Once again, I say with all seriousness, that I am relying on the Afterlife to supply us with what's been lost. It's our only hope!



Here is TVTimes' promotion of the tragic programme:



Of course, Jeremy Brett went on to play the violin-playing Sherlock Holmes two decades later. Quite a coincidence.

Jeremy bears the most extraordinary resemblance to Patrick Mower in this image ... don't you think?



What else was on ITV in that region? Anything there that stands out apart from our subject?



Broadcast 29th January 1966, when The Overlanders' bland version of Michelle was No. 1



I'd like to dedicate this post to fellow Sixties TV fan Harbottle, if only for his earlier use of the old-fashioned word 'vexing'!

name='Harbottle']Yes indeed, I don't think I've ever managed to get one of these 'bargain' offers Amazing how they keep managing to release stuff I don't want like Watching, yet the likes of Reeder and M&I fall by the wayside. Most vexing!

[Harbottle]

Thanks corner, I seem to be increasingly vexed these days. Very interesting shots from the TV Times, looks like you have quite an archive of fascinating publications to hand. Thanks for sharing items from them I must agree what a shame that Jeremy Brett episode is now lost, love to have seen that

[cornershop15]

Glad to oblige, Harbottle. I hope you share my belief in a TV Heaven! Lost episodes of Public Eye, Callan and Take Three Girls are all up there waiting for us you know! Even I have difficulty imagining all 147 of United! will be though. And of course the elusive Marked Personal.

[Brigger]

name='cornershop15']Now that I know how to copy and upload PDF files (as explained in my latest unpopular thread!), I'd like to share some hidden gems from the TVTimes archives with you. As we still await the exciting DVD release, I am heartbroken to discover that most of the episodes no longer exist, including the very first - The Lost Stradivarius. An ironic title. I'm so sad (and angry) that we won't get to see TV Gold like this and heartbroken for those who worked on it. Once again, I say with all seriousness, that I am relying on the Afterlife to supply us with what's been lost. It's our only hope!



Here is TVTimes' promotion of the tragic programme:



Of course, Jeremy Brett went on to play the violin-playing Sherlock Holmes two decades later. Quite a coincidence.

Jeremy bears the most extraordinary resemblance to Patrick Mower in this image ... don't you think?



What else was on ITV in that region? Anything there that stands out apart from our subject?



Broadcast 29th January 1966, when The Overlanders' bland version of Michelle was No. 1



I'd like to dedicate this post to fellow Sixties TV fan Harbottle, if only for his earlier use of the old-fashioned word 'vexing'!

Great post again Corner; thanks for the shots from TV Times, agree with you about similarity of Jeremy Brett looking like Patrick Mower; in fact the likeness is striking. If you screw your eyes up tight; have you noticed the cast list for Interpol Calling at 11-20 features Leonard Sachs, is this the same man of Good Old Days fame; surely it must be.... or are my eyes deceiving me.

[cornershop15]

name='Brigger'] Great post again Corner; thanks for the shots from TV Times, agree with you about similarity of Jeremy Brett looking like Patrick Mower; in fact the likeness is striking. If you screw your eyes up tight; have you noticed the cast list for Interpol Calling at 11-20 features Leonard Sachs, is this the same man of Good Old Days fame; surely it must be.... or are my eyes deceiving me.

My pleasure, Brigger. Glad you agree about their similarity. Yes, I've seen Leonard acting before, certainly in the horror film Taste of Fear (aka Scream of Fear and possibly The Human Jungle. This link proves it!: Leonard Sachs



I remember he was married to Eleanor Summerfield but am still not sure if he was related to Andrew or presenter John Sachs.

[didi-5]

name='cornershop15']My pleasure, Brigger. Glad you agree about their similarity. Yes, I've seen Leonard acting before, certainly in the horror film Taste of Fear (aka Scream of Fear and possibly The Human Jungle. This link proves it!: Leonard Sachs



I remember he was married to Eleanor Summerfield but am still not sure if he was related to Andrew or presenter John Sachs.

Not according to Wikipedia - sons Robin and Toby ...



Exciting news about Mystery and Imagination but a shame the Jeremy Brett episode is missing; and The Canterville Ghost with, erm, Bruce Forsyth!

[cornershop15]

I know about Leonard's sons through IMDB but he might still be an uncle or cousin of Andrew and John. Sorry for goning off topic there.



Exciting and, at the same time, devastating.

[jaycad]

name='cornershop15']Now that I know how to copy and upload PDF files (as explained in my latest unpopular thread!), I'd like to share some hidden gems from the TVTimes archives with you. As we still await the exciting DVD release, I am heartbroken to discover that most of the episodes no longer exist, including the very first - The Lost Stradivarius. An ironic title. I'm so sad (and angry) that we won't get to see TV Gold like this and heartbroken for those who worked on it. Once again, I say with all seriousness, that I am relying on the Afterlife to supply us with what's been lost. It's our only hope!



Here is TVTimes' promotion of the tragic programme:



Of course, Jeremy Brett went on to play the violin-playing Sherlock Holmes two decades later. Quite a coincidence.

Jeremy bears the most extraordinary resemblance to Patrick Mower in this image ... don't you think?



What else was on ITV in that region? Anything there that stands out apart from our subject?



Broadcast 29th January 1966, when The Overlanders' bland version of Michelle was No. 1



I'd like to dedicate this post to fellow Sixties TV fan Harbottle, if only for his earlier use of the old-fashioned word 'vexing'!

'the last stradivarius' is the episode i crave most-a decent little novella that seems to be quite difficult to find! i bought a 1950 'penguin' edition from ebay last year