The Network DVD and Blu-ray Release Thread

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by J Harker

These so called children's shows, Children if the Stones and the like, ate they seriously worth my time?

Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs

Eh... it depends I guess.

I assume a lot of people purchase them for nostalgia sake but I took a punt on a few from the descriptions and I'm generally interested in a lot of things '70s; classic Britishness, the occult, paganism, flared trousers etc. so for me they were a safe-ish bet.

Some are better than others though. The Children of the Stones and The Owl Service are really good in my opinion. Enter the Labyrinth is pretty good but fairly repetitive (the third series is also a bit of a chore but you can at least muddle through and with it being a children's show it's far from taxing or lengthy).

One thing I would say though it really hi-lights how shite and dumbed down children's TV is nowadays when you look at shows like these which try to shoe-horn in history, science, mathematics etc. into an often decent script with some solid acting performances too. Viewers had less choice in those days though so I guess the quality had to be higher whereas today any shite will do...

Great reply, Bizarre_Eye.

It's the sort of thing i would have said. Reasons you like them, which ones you like and then say how shit todays tv is.

I seem to be hooked on 70's serials. In fact hooked on British films and tv in general. Do i go for King of the Castle in one final splurge. It looks so weird from the single episode i've seen.

I've just ordered or at least added Children of the Stones to my basket again, thought it would make a nice Xmas pressie for a mate i've known since infant school.

Incidentally, J. If you did buy Children you get a bonus disc featuring episodes of Sky, King of the Castle, Into the Labyrinth and The Clifton House Mystery.

Loved The Clifton House Mystery by the way. A really strong series. Sky was odd. Thinking of watching it again soon.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by trebor8273

was it royal mail or someone else and when did you order?

Royal Mail. I ordered it on 8th April. It was shipped late on Monday afternoon.

[trebor8273]

Guess what's just turned up.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by trebor8273

Guess what's just turned up.

Your third order of Thriller...having sold the first two.

Nice one, Treb.

Is this the big order you made?

[trebor8273]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

Your third order of Thriller...having sold the first two.

Nice one, Treb.

Is this the big order you made?

Yep, pics are up and what have you bought

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by trebor8273

Yep, pics are up and what have you bought

I'll post them tonight when i've opened todays order.

[Mojo]

Originally Posted by trebor8273

well it looks like my order has went walkabout. contacted network yesterday and they contacted TNT who said it was out for delivery yesterday, but that never arrived so contacted network who contacted them again who are now saying they cant find where i am, which is very strange as they delivered to me on Monday. blame here holey lies with TNT and not newtwork who have been very helpful

I hope you can get your order sorted out treb. To be honest, I always try to make sure my items are sent via Royal Mail. I purposely try and avoid using companies that use other couriers.

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

Sky was odd. Thinking of watching it again soon.

I also have Sky but haven't watched it yet.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs

I also have Sky but haven't watched it yet.

Part of sci-fi SeptEye?

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

Part of sci-fi SeptEye?

I'm not really including TV shows in my Sci-Fi September viewing - as you know I'm a NightEye when it comes to TV shows so will hopefully get around to it in the coming months.