Big Screen British Comedy - 27th October 2021 - Imprint Films

[DawnShadow]

Three of the most popular and long-running BBC comedy series hit the BIG SCREEN in four film adaptations featuring the original casts – Dad’s Army, Steptoe & Son, Steptoe & Son Ride Again, Are You Being Served? – three appearing on blu-ray for the first time.

Three of the most popular and long-running BBC comedy series hit the BIG SCREEN in four film adaptations featuring the original casts – Dad’s Army, Steptoe & Son, Steptoe & Son Ride Again, Are You Being Served? – three appearing on blu-ray for the first time.

Limited Edition 3 Disc Hard box edition With Unique Artwork. 1500 copies only.

Dad’s Army (1971) – Imprint Collection # 78

Starring Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Clive Dunn, John Laurie, James Beck, Arnold Ridley, Ian Lavender, Bill Pertwee, Frank Williams

Britain: 1939. Walmington-on-Sea. The defense of this tranquil coastal town is in the hands of bank manager Captain Mainwaring when he assembles a motley platoon to become the Home Guard.

The 1971 big-screen film version of the much-loved and long-running BBC comedy series.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

1080p High-definition presentation
NEW Audio Commentary by Tony Pritchard and Paul Carpenter of the Dad’s Army Appreciation Society (2021)
NEW Interview with actor Frank Williams by television writer Richard Webber (2021)
NEW Interview with editor Willy Kemplen (2021)
Interview with series co-creator Jimmy Perry & actor Bill Pertwee on “Open House” (1998)
Two 1970s public information films on road safety featuring the cast of Dad’s Army
Theatrical Trailer
Isolated Music Score and Effects audio track
LPCM 2.0 Mono
Optional English subtitles

Steptoe & Son (1972) – Imprint Collection # 79

Starring Harry H. Corbett, Wilfrid Brambell, and Carolyn Seymour

The bright lights of the West End beckon for Harold when he marries a stripper, but his ever-resentful father tags along on their honeymoon bringing an end to wedded bliss.

The 1972 big-screen film version of the much-loved and long-running BBC comedy series.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

1080p High-definition presentation
NEW Audio Commentary by television historian Dick Fiddy (2021)
Interview with writers Ray Galton and Alan Simpson (1995)
Theatrical Trailer
Extensive Stills Gallery
Isolated Music Score and Effects audio track
LPCM 2.0 Mono
Optional English subtitles
Insert Reprint of the original film Pressbook

Steptoe & Son Ride Again (1973) – Imprint Collection # 80

Starring Harry H. Corbett, Wilfrid Brambell, and Diana Dors

The Steptoe’s loyal, but past-it horse must be sent off to the knacker’s yard. Instead of buying a new nag, a drunken Harold blows their savings on a greyhound in the belief it will win them a fortune.

The 1973 big screen sequel based on the much-loved and long-running BBC comedy series.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

1080p High-definition presentation
NEW Audio Commentary by film historians Vic Pratt and Will Fowler (2021)
Excerpt from BBC’s Nationwide featuring on-set interviews with cast and writers (1973)
Steptoe & Son Down Under – audio recording from the Australian stage show (1977)
Theatrical Trailer
Extensive Stills Gallery
Isolated Music Score and Effects audio track
LPCM 2.0 Mono
Optional English subtitles
Insert Reprint of the original film Pressbook

Are You Being Served? (1977) – Imprint Collection # 81

Starring Mollie Sugden, John Inman, Frank Thornton, Trevor Bannister, Wendy Richard, Arthur Brough, Nicholas Smith, Andrew Sachs, Harold Bennett

The staff of Grace Bros. Ladies and Gentlemen’s department head to the sun-kissed shores of the Costa Plonka for the holiday of a lifetime while the store is redecorated.

The 1977 big screen film version of the much-loved and long-running BBC comedy series.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

1080p High-definition presentation from a 2019 restoration
NEW Audio Commentary with comedy historian Robert Ross (2021)
On-set Interviews with the cast and writers Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft (1977)
Danish television sketch featuring John Inman, Mollie Sugden and Wendy Richard (1976)
Archival Audio Interview with actor John Inman (1976)
Theatrical Trailer
Extensive Stills Gallery
Isolated Music Score and Effects audio track
LPCM 2.0 Mono
Optional English subtitles
Re-print insert of the original film Pressbook

Pre-order : https://viavision.com.au/shop/big-sc...ritish-comedy/

[BPW2016]

Received today - all discs region free. I haven't looked through everything but quickly watched the beginning of Steptoe & Son and can confirm uncut status - the first few lines of (racist) dialog during the opening credits sequence have been reinstated.

[Dene]

Originally Posted by BPW2016

Received today - all discs region free. I haven't looked through everything but quickly watched the beginning of Steptoe & Son and can confirm uncut status - the first few lines of (racist) dialog during the opening credits sequence have been reinstated.

Any further details on this?

When you say 'reinstated', in what previous releases were these offending lines of dialogue removed?

[newgen2005]

I have just got these, I will upload some screen caps over the weekend.

The transfers look great.

[Aunt Peg]

Really wish they would release them individually because I'm only interested in Are You Being Served?

[adamclark83]

How is the sound quality on the "AYBS?: Movie"? I have the original DVD release and the audio was so low you had to turn up the volume way past what I'd normally have it.

[newgen2005]

Originally Posted by adamclark83

How is the sound quality on the "AYBS?: Movie"? I have the original DVD release and the audio was so low you had to turn up the volume way past what I'd normally have it.

I will check for you and report back.

[newgen2005]

Originally Posted by adamclark83

How is the sound quality on the "AYBS?: Movie"? I have the original DVD release and the audio was so low you had to turn up the volume way past what I'd normally have it.

Audio is great on this release, level is fine. This version is a new scan so very good visually. The only downside to this set is the high price tag!