Maigret (1960-1963) - Deluxe Limited Edition - 23 August 2021

[McCrutchy]

Network will release the BBC series of Maigret (1960-1963), with Rupert Davies in the title role, on 23 August 2021.

[McCrutchy]

https://networkonair.com/all-product...ition-blu-ray-

Long-awaited, much sought after, never previously released and unseen anywhere for decades...

...this definitive adaptation of Georges Simenon's world famous novels stars Rupert Davies as Commissaire Jules Maigret, the dogged French detective. Though Simenon's books have been adapted many times for film and television, Davies's celebrated, BAFTA-winning portrayal was Simenon's favourite, stating "At last, I have found the perfect Maigret!".

Running to 52 episodes and a feature-length play, this complete 1960s series has been remastered in High Definition from original telerecorded film elements and is featured here in its original fullscreen TV format.

This deluxe, limited edition release features:

• Special packaging
• Book on the making of the series by archive television historian Andrew Pixley
• Collectable postcards
• CD of Ron Grainer's Maigret soundtrack LP

Please note that this packaging and special features are only available as part of this advance pre-order Blu-ray version of Maigret

[McCrutchy]

Note to US buyers: Currently, this set only hits the £7.85 shipping charge and one additional Blu-ray can be added for the same charge. Adding a second Blu-ray hits the £30.00 shipping charge.

I'm thrilled about this release. I've not seen the series, but I know it will be right up my street. It's the blindest of blind buys as I've not even watched Network's teaser, yet:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5C_J5PF2Gs

[oddbox83]

Originally Posted by McCrutchy

I'm thrilled about this release. I've not seen the series, but I know it will be right up my street. It's the blindest of blind buys as I've not even watched Network's teaser, yet:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5C_J5PF2Gs

The teaser only gives you a split second of actual footage. They're taking teaser literally there...

[McCrutchy]

Originally Posted by oddbox83

The teaser only gives you a split second of actual footage. They're taking teaser literally there...

Yes, I quickly discovered that...

[Richard A]

Long-awaited, much sought after, never previously released and unseen anywhere for decades...

Not strictly true as Pidax released it a few years ago with a German dub and short of seven episodes but, yes, to all intents and purposes it's not previously been released in its original form.

[Thunderleg]

Oh man, I've wanted this for sooooooo long. Super happy about this.

[PissedOffPeoN]

How this stack up to Hercule Poirot?

[bigshot]

It isn't as jolly as Christie can be sometimes. But I like it better. I really liked the Rowan Atkinson series and the two feature films with Jean Gabin.

[fatboyslim142]

Originally Posted by bigshot

It isn't as jolly as Christie can be sometimes. But I like it better. I really liked the Rowan Atkinson series and the two feature films with Jean Gabin.

What's the Michael Gambon series like?

[bigshot]

Haven't seen that one.

[Thunderleg]

Originally Posted by fatboyslim142

What's the Michael Gambon series like?

Been quite a while since I watched it, but iirc the gambon take was a bit blustery, so it didn't feel as accurate a take on maigret as Atkinson did.

Of course, Davies is supposed to be the best of them all, but I've never seen it. My dad thinks he was the best though.

[Douglas R]

I don’t know why the French Bruno Cremer series rarely gets mentioned. It has great atmosphere and authenticity in 54 feature length episodes and is vastly better than the Rowen Atkinson or Michael Gambon series’.

[fatboyslim142]

Originally Posted by Thunderleg

Been quite a while since I watched it, but iirc the gambon take was a bit blustery, so it didn't feel as accurate a take on maigret as Atkinson did.

Of course, Davies is supposed to be the best of them all, but I've never seen it. My dad thinks he was the best though.

Didn't Network release the Gambon series on DVD? I recall it had green artwork.

[Thunderleg]

Originally Posted by Douglas R

I don’t know why the French Bruno Cremer series rarely gets mentioned. It has great atmosphere and authenticity in 54 feature length episodes and is vastly better than the Rowen Atkinson or Michael Gambon series’.

Probably the same reason nobody mentions Tokyo Megure Inspector

That said, I see there's a DVD of the Cremer version with English subs. Are the subs decent? Or do you understand French and watched it that way?

Originally Posted by fatboyslim142

Didn't Network release the Gambon series on DVD? I recall it had green artwork.

Yes, I have it knocking around somewhere.

[Douglas R]

Originally Posted by Thunderleg

Probably the same reason nobody mentions Tokyo Megure Inspector

That said, I see there's a DVD of the Cremer version with English subs. Are the subs decent? Or do you understand French and watched it that way?


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Every episode of the Bruno Cremer series was released on DVD in the US by mhz.neworks with English sub-titles. Many, but not all, of the French releases also had English sub-titles.

Strange that Arrow only released one volume but presumably it didn't sell well.

[fatboyslim142]

Originally Posted by Thunderleg

Probably the same reason nobody mentions Tokyo Megure Inspector

That said, I see there's a DVD of the Cremer version with English subs. Are the subs decent? Or do you understand French and watched it that way?.

Arrow released 6 episodes on DVD & I think that's all that's been released of the Cremer version in the UK.

[Richard A]

Originally Posted by Douglas R

I don’t know why the French Bruno Cremer series rarely gets mentioned. It has great atmosphere and authenticity in 54 feature length episodes and is vastly better than the Rowen Atkinson or Michael Gambon series’.

Yes, it took me a while to get round to watching Arrow's release of the first 6 episodes of the Cremer series but I liked it so much I popped MHz's complete R1 set on my wishlist, as Arrow appear not to be continuing with the series.

By chance I spotted a UK based vendor on eBay selling the MHz set for less than £60 (same as WowHD but without added tax). I actually ordered it a few hours before Network announced the BBC set but that's OK, I think they'll be quite complimentary.

I managed to snag the last copy the UK vendor was selling (hopefully it'll arrive) but, for anyone interested, here's a link to the store in case they get any more (or returns due to region complications).

[Thunderleg]

Originally Posted by Douglas R

Every episode of the Bruno Cremer series was released on DVD in the US by mhz.neworks with English sub-titles. Many, but not all, of the French releases also had English sub-titles.

Strange that Arrow only released one volume but presumably it didn't sell well.

Thanks, will pick up the mhz release the next time I do a big us order.

[Douglas R]

Good to see such interest in the Bruno Cremer series. Many years ago the BBC showed several episodes but like Arrow, lost interest. It was seeing those episodes which made me seek out every episode on DVD (initially only available in France).

Cremer fans might like to check out 'Flesh of the Orchid' (1975) from James Hadley Chase's novel; a sequel to 'No Orchids for Miss Blandish'. This fascinating, bizarre crime film also stars Charlotte Rampling. It's available on a Bluebell Films DVD but picture quality is poor - it's not anamorphic. Unfortunately I can't see anyone releasing it on Blu-ray.