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Ray Bradbury Theater, The (TV Series) (1985-1992)
An HBO–originated fantasy anthology series entirely scripted by the eponymous (and prolific) author, based on his short stories and novels. A…
Starfleet (TV Series)Starfleet (TV Series) (X Bomber) (1985)
Dir. Go Nagai
Heavily influenced by Gerry Anderson's supermarionation series, this sci–fi Japanese production from manga creater Go Nagai kicks off when an…
Blackadder 1 (TV Series)Blackadder 1 (TV Series) (The Black Adder) (1983)
Dir. Martin Shardlow
Feat. Rowan Atkinson, Brian Blessed, Tim McInnerny
Quirky, frequently funny inaugural series of the 80's comedy smash, set in Medieval England. Six episodes contained on one DVD or two tapes: 'The…
Tales from the Darkside (TV Series)Tales from the Darkside (TV Series) (1983-1988)
This popular horror/fantasy anthology TV series from the 1980's features more misses than hits, but all are gloriously tacky relics of their time.…
Comic Strip Presents (DVD Box Set)Comic Strip Presents (DVD Box Set) (1982-1988) Aro Favourite
Feat. Rik Mayall, Adrian Edmondson, Dawn French
At the forefront of the 'alternative comedy' movement in the early 1980s, The Comic Strip are an ensemble of British comedians who have produced many…
Knight Rider (TV Series)Knight Rider (TV Series) (1982)
Feat. David Hasselhoff
David Hasselhoff fights crime with the aid of his talking automobile KITT. A classic of early 80s trash television may provide amiable nostalgia for…
Derek and Clive Get the HornDerek and Clive Get the Horn (1979) Recommended
Dir. Russell Mulcahy
Feat. Dudley Moore, Peter Cook
After a decade apart Dudley Moore and Peter Cook entered a Virgin recording studio for a drunken banter session, creating a much–bootlegged…
Monkey! (TV Series)Monkey! (TV Series) (Volumes 1-6) (1978- 1979) Aro Favourite
Feat. Masaaki Sakai, Toshiyuki Nishida, Shiro Kishibe
Colourful, supernatural adventures in feudal Japan with the invincible Monkey, Pigsy, Sandy and Tripitaka! This Japanese tele show became a favourite…
Return to Fantasy Island (1978)
Dir. George McCowan
Feat. Ricardo Montalban, Herve Villechaize, Adrienne Barbeau
Mysterious millionaire ‘Mr Roarke’ and his sidekick Tattoo play host (and God, or devil?) to various guests, who pay a fortune have their…
Children of the Stones (TV Mini-Series)Children of the Stones (TV Mini-Series) (1977) Recommended
Dir. Peter Graham Scott
Feat. Gareth Thomas, Iain Cuthbertson
A spooky classic of British television, in which a scientist and his son move to the village of Milbury, only to be sucked into a quasi–pagan…

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