old TV series' never released on DVD

[rickgod]

How do you get the BBC, in particular, to re-release old TV series' on DVD? That is, if they haven't been wiped. Thanks.

[GoggleboxUK]

Ask them nicely? Write a petition? Get a job as tea boy and work your way up to director general?



That's a loaded question if ever I heard one!



What series are you looking for?

[Timmy_Lea]

God knows, Dear John was the one I was hoping for. Having recently downloaded both series its not as funny as I remember, but still pretty good.

[theuofc]

name='rickgod']How do you get the BBC, in particular, to re-release old TV series on DVD? That is, if they haven't been wiped. Thanks.

I've never heard of anyone who has had much luck in nudging the BBC to re-release earlier recorded programmes. Probably the BEEB will do it if they think there is enough money in it for them.



Fortunately one can find old BBC gems that were privately recorded and now available. Without endorsing the site, there are a number of old UK series, plays of the month, films, etc. at: ********** and other sites via Google.



Good luck,



Barbara

[Sirob]

Does a copy of the 1976 BBC 2 series, "The Camera and the Song" featuring The Fivepenny Piece, exist? Would love to see it again, but after a repeat, it disappeared! just a bit before VHS!

[marker]

name='Timmy_Lea']God knows, Dear John was the one I was hoping for. Having recently downloaded both series its not as funny as I remember, but still pretty good.

Dear John was only ever brought out on video they turn up on ebay but go for a good price I have a copy of the vids I still think its a great series Ralph bates played John to a tee

[image45]

Yes they are less than happy to release a programme or series that they feel is lost in time. Since it might not sell enough DVD's to cover it been released. This sadly means a lot of programmes will not see the light of day.

[didi-5]

It's interesting that Dear John has been mentioned: I remember it as being really good, and much of it sticks in the memory - but would I think so now? Some series are maybe best left alone. However I'd like to see everything that survives made available as everyone has different tastes. One man's rubbish, etc.



On the original OP's question, over on another forum devoted to period drama it seems that the BBC in the USA do respond to 'fan campaigns' to release titles, either by standard email or snail mail. Titles cited in this way which have since come out include Jane Eyre from 1983, The Buccaneers from 1995, and Sense and Sensibility from 1971.



It does seem that the USA gets all the best releases of the classic BBC serials - 2entertain don't really see a market for them in their home country, instead seeing them as items of marginal interest that won't generate money.



Slightly different to ITV philosophy which allows companies like Network to issue material which probably does have a small audience, but nevertheless has enough value to be made available again.

[Fellwanderer]

name='didi-5']It's interesting that Dear John has been mentioned: I remember it as being really good, and much of it sticks in the memory - but would I think so now? Some series are maybe best left alone. However I'd like to see everything that survives made available as everyone has different tastes. One man's rubbish, etc.



On the original OP's question, over on another forum devoted to period drama it seems that the BBC in the USA do respond to 'fan campaigns' to release titles, either by standard email or snail mail. Titles cited in this way which have since come out include Jane Eyre from 1983, The Buccaneers from 1995, and Sense and Sensibility from 1971.

Which forum was it if you don't mind me asking?

It does seem that the USA gets all the best releases of the classic BBC serials - 2entertain don't really see a market for them in their home country, instead seeing them as items of marginal interest that won't generate money.



Slightly different to ITV philosophy which allows companies like Network to issue material which probably does have a small audience, but nevertheless has enough value to be made available again.

It does seem ridiculous that we pay for the original productions but then often find them unavailable to buy in this country - yet they'll be made available in the US



I ended up buying both The Buccaneers and The Wild Duck from the US even though both were BBC productions.



Pity BBCamerica can't release The Snow Goose

[GoggleboxUK]

name='Fellwanderer']Which forum was it if you don't mind me asking?







It does seem ridiculous that we pay for the original productions but then often find them unavailable to buy in this country - yet they'll be made available in the US



I ended up buying both The Buccaneers and The Wild Duck from the US even though both were BBC productions.



Pity BBCamerica can't release The Snow Goose

Do you mean The Snow Goose movie from 1971 with Richard Harris & Jenny Agutter ?



I saw this at a movie collectors market recently on VHS for a tenner and almost bought it.



I could perhaps find the receipt for the stuff I did buy if you want this movie?

[Fellwanderer]

name='GoggleboxUK']Do you mean The Snow Goose movie from 1971 with Richard Harris & Jenny Agutter ?



I saw this at a movie collectors market recently on VHS for a tenner and almost bought it.



I could perhaps find the receipt for the stuff I did buy if you want this movie?

That's the one but I doubt it was a very good copy. If it was, you missed out on a goldmine



There is a copy going around which is very poor quality and I do have that. The only known good copies are held by the BFI and UCLA.



If you can find any further details, I'd be interested in a pm as I might try to follow it up.

[Stevie Gee]

name='Timmy_Lea']God knows, Dear John was the one I was hoping for. Having recently downloaded both series its not as funny as I remember, but still pretty good.

Presume you've seen the memories-TV DVD's of this?

[didi-5]

name='Fellwanderer']Which forum was it if you don't mind me asking?

It was C19 - C19 - Home - look under Corsets and Cravats sub-forums.



I agree about the Ibsen set (and Chekhov one) - oddly enough the Henry James collection is coming to R2 with older broadcasts perhaps less likely to sell.

[image45]

name='Stevie Gee']Presume you've seen the memories-TV DVD's of this?

Is this a poor multi gen version too like?

[drumbeg]

I am an avid collector of tv series from the 1950's and 1960's or episodes from tv series if the complete series isn't available. I currently have about 120 series or episodes both British and American. It has to be said though that the BBC have been less than helpful whenever I've enquired about the release of any of the shows that they have in their archives.

I have managed to acquire, from various sources, some of the shows which were originally shown on the BBC, shows such as The Adventures of Champion the Wonder Horse, Arrest and Trial, Top Cat, Bronco, Cheyenne, Hancock's Half Hour, Laramie, The Lone Ranger, Perry Mason, The Rag Trade, The Rifleman, Steptoe and Son, Tales of Wells Fargo, The Third Man, Wagon Train. Yes,most of these shows are of American origin which gives you some idea of how difficult it is to obtain ANYTHING that was made by the BBC. There is also the fact that much of what the BBC had on video has been wiped clean. My only advice would be to search the Internet in the hope that you may discover a resource that will be able to help you.

[Stevie Gee]

name='image45']Is this a poor multi gen version too like?

No idea because I haven't purchased it.



I would have to double check at home but am pretty certain the Bucaneers also got a R2 release.

[Ray]

I hope it sells well and they follow it with Series 2, for some strange reason I only taped the first series.

[ford_granada]

name='rickgod']How do you get the BBC, in particular, to re-release old TV series on DVD? That is, if they haven't been wiped. Thanks.

Send your request with a purchase order for 5000 copies of the DVD.

[torchy36]

Wow, thats some list, I grew up watching those series. I still rember the words to "Champion the Wonder Horse. how sad am i. Mind you i still remember the words to "Fireball XL5" too.

You mention some wonderful names Ty Hardin as Bronco Lane, Clint Walker as Cheyene and the brilliant Ward Bond in Wagon Train are magic memories.



Thanks for the reminder.



torchy36.

[GRAEME]

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