Raiders of the Lost Archive
❉ In this digital TV age, where choice is supposedly everywhere, why is old TV so hard to find? Steve O’Brien investigates.
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Three Classic BBC Plays for Today released on DVD
❉ Simply Media are releasing three films from BBC’s Play for Today series on DVD, showcasing some of the best British actors and writers: Our Day Out, The Imitation Game and The Fishing Party.
‘The Toy Dolls: The Albums 1983-87’ reviewed
❉ A conclusive round-up of the band’s first seven years, featuring much of their best work, this box set is a must for all Toy Dolls fans.
BBC cult classic ‘Ghost In The Water’ makes DVD debut
❉ Simply Media announces the release of Geoffrey Case’s chilling adaptation of Edward Chitham’s vintage ghost story for BBC One. Directed by Renny Rye.
Missing Believed Wiped 2017, BFI Southbank
❉ Roll up, roll up for the annual parade of newly recovered archive TV treats.
‘The Tomb Of The Cybermen’ at 50
❉ Flawed? Politically incorrect? Well, duh. But there’s still a lot to enjoy and admire.
Harry Worth’s ‘Here’s Harry’, on DVD for the very first time
❉ A slice of British television history: all surviving episodes on DVD for the first time.
The Future’s Bright, The Future’s Female
❉ Jodie Whittaker as the first female Doctor? There’s absolutely nothing to worry about.
Podcast of the Week: The Bill Podcast
❉ It’s a fair cop! The stars of “The Bill” share their memories.
‘Directed by Douglas Camfield’ by Michael Seely – May 2017
❉ Miwk Publishing will be releasing a biography of director Douglas Camfield.