Wowsers! That’s a boxset and a half!
The effort they’ve put into the Extras is above and beyond.
I SO want this!
I was very late to Blake’s 7, I only saw it for the first time a few years ago, but I loved it. This looks brilliant!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhkHQk33YCo
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Retro TV tip: Children of the Stones
Produced as a children’s TV series back in the 1970s, Children of the Stones has stood the test of time as one of the spookiest television programmes ever made!
The series is set in the fictional English village of Milbury (based on and filmed in Avebury, Wiltshire). Adam Brake, an astrophysicist, and his teenage son Matthew move to the idyllic rural setting where Adam is supposed to conduct some scientific research. However, right from the beginning, they realise there is something very wrong about the place: the locals act strangely, almost as if they’ve been brainwashed. As the story progresses, there are various scary events going on, all somehow connected with Hendrick, a local leader, and the mysterious megalithic stone circle – Milbury’s most prominent feature.
The series has only seven 25-minute episodes, each filled with elements of sci-fi, English folklore, and supernatural mystery, aided by the eerie chants and music composed by Sidney Sager. It’s definitely not your typical children’s show! Half a century since it was first broadcast, it still feels very original and wonderfully creepy.
In spite of its enduring popularity and the cult status, it was shown on British television only twice, in 1977 and 1978, but it was made available on VHS in the 1980s with additional DVD releases in the early 2000s. Thankfully, nowadays you can also find the entire series on YouTube, at least for the time being.
If you’re a fan of classic TV, especially with a touch of folk horror and the supernatural, you’ll probably love Children of the Stones! In which case, you can also read the book first published in 1977 or listen to the 10-episode radio drama series available on the BBC Sounds platform.
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For anyone interested, the Original Channel 4 version, "Max Headroom: 60 Seconds into the Future" is currently available on YouTube.
Received a spam voicemail from Scarlet Brady. This got me thinking about expanding the Brady Bunch universe a bit.
What would Scarlet's character be like?
(This is ethical because the voice was obviously computer generated)
#AI #bradybunch #retrotv #retrotelevision #70s #genx #spam #fandom
1976 Retro Television: A Symbol of Mid-Century Modernity
The image showcases a vintage television set from the 1970s, complete with dials and knobs for adjusting channels and volume.
Its design is indicative of the mid-century modern aesthetic that was prevalent during this era.
The television is presented against a white background, which contrasts with its dark wood finish.
This classic piece of electronics represents a nostalgic era in home entertainment, where televisions were often considered the centerpiece of family gatherings and social events.
https://nocontext.loener.nl/fullpage/12-December1976-Page-220.png
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Five Red Herrings (1975), last and best of the superb BBC TV adaptations of Dorothy L. Sayers’ Lord Peter Wimsey mysteries starring Ian Carmichael (the definitive screen Lord Peter). Fine writing, great performances by the whole cast. Terrific.
My review: https://cult-tv-lounge.blogspot.com/2016/01/lord-peter-wimsey-five-red-herrings-1975.html
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Three 1964 episodes of my favourite US anthology series, The Outer Limits. The Invisible Enemy has sand sharks on Mars. It's OK. Wolf 359 is excellent -scientists create a miniature world. I, Robot is quite good - a robot is tried for murder.
My reviews: https://cult-tv-lounge.blogspot.com/2024/03/the-outer-limits-three-season-2-episodes.html
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Rod Serling's The After Hours, still my all-time favourite episode of The Twilight Zone. Has that wonderful subtle sense of slowly increasing unease. Great performance by Anne Francis. I've seen it many times and I like it more each time.
My review: https://cult-tv-lounge.blogspot.com/2024/02/the-twilight-zone-after-hours.html
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Voyagers! (1982) is a kids' sci-fi time travel series that plays fast and loose with history and is nothing more than a light-hearted adventure series. But it's lively and highly enjoyable.
My review: https://cult-tv-lounge.blogspot.com/2020/08/voyagers-1982.html
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