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British science fiction/fantasy TV shows
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 3:57 pm
by Snooz
Already hooked on Doctor Who, went through both seasons of Survivors with mixed feelings but generally thought it was entertaining, watched several seasons of Primeval until it got annoyingly stupid, just started on the second season of Being Human... let's see, what else? 1981 version of Day of the Triffids, Jeckyll and probably a few more I can't think of.
So... any recommendations?
British science fiction/fantasy TV shows
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 4:03 pm
by Snowfire
There's an 8 part series called "Outcasts" that is showing now.
Outcasts (TV series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
I've kept with it, even though it started a little slow. Good cast
British science fiction/fantasy TV shows
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 4:07 pm
by Snowfire
There's always " Blakes 7". That's a cult series from the 70's/80's
Blake's 7 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sort of Dr Who for grown ups
British science fiction/fantasy TV shows
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 4:11 pm
by Snowfire
"Torchwood" is a spin off from Dr Who
Torchwood - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 4:14 pm
by Snooz
Damn it, Outcasts isn't available at either amazon watch instantly or itunes. I'll probably have to wait till the season is over and they're about to release it on DVD. The other one isn't available anywhere. *pout*
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Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 4:21 pm
by Snowfire
I think Torchwood aired in the US at some time
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Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 4:23 pm
by Snooz
Snowfire;1354570 wrote: I think Torchwood aired in the US at some time
Sorry, I missed your earlier comment... yep, big fan of the show, bought it on itunes. They're a little brutal killing off cast members, I hope Gwen makes it through the new season.
British science fiction/fantasy TV shows
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 4:26 pm
by Snowfire
Category:British science fiction television programmes - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Try trawling through this list.
"Space 1999" was excellent, as was "UFO". High production values for the time. Both probably aired in the US.
British science fiction/fantasy TV shows
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 4:33 pm
by Snooz
Ah, you're a genius! Thank you. I tried the different categories on netflix, amazon and itunes without much success.
British science fiction/fantasy TV shows
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 4:35 pm
by Snowfire
Then of course there is the classic "Red Dwarf" A long running Sci-Fi comedy series. Genius and often hilariously funny
Red Dwarf - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
I just read there was a US version. Was that any good ?
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Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 4:44 pm
by Snooz
Snowfire;1354574 wrote: Then of course there is the classic "Red Dwarf" A long running Sci-Fi comedy series. Genius and often hilariously funny
Red Dwarf - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
I just read there was a US version. Was that any good ?
I had to look it up, apparently it never went anywhere after the pilot was made.
Good suggestion, that's available on netflix instant and there are a TON of season... that'll keep me busy for a while.
British science fiction/fantasy TV shows
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 5:32 pm
by spot
SnoozeAgain;1354563 wrote: just started on the second season of Being Human...
Aidan Turner (John Mitchell) acts well, I liked him particularly in the BBC 2009 romp through Victorian England, Desperate Romantics. And Being Human series 1 and 2 was filmed partly in the local streets and partly three miles off across the river, which added interest. I think I saw two episodes. I'm quite sure I dislike the genre.
British science fiction/fantasy TV shows
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 5:38 pm
by Snooz
I've always enjoyed horror, science fiction and fantasy. Not the twee fairies and rainbows kind of thing, more like this. REALLY looking forward to this series.
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Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 5:48 pm
by spot
SnoozeAgain;1354581 wrote: Not the twee fairies and rainbows kind of thing, more like this. Good lord. In a previous existence I suspect I had a thing for the Battling Bard of Potidaea but I'm quite sure I'd never admit it.
British science fiction/fantasy TV shows
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 5:57 pm
by Snooz
Yet you admit to being an iguana king. How strange.
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Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 6:09 pm
by spot
SnoozeAgain;1354583 wrote: Yet you admit to being an iguana king. How strange.
I'm fairly sure that if I were candid and accurate in a reported self-assessment, my online reputation would suffer serious long-term damage. Engaging in a harmless Gabriella or Xena post is both innocent and impossible to get wrong - Gabriella every time, we all know that.