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  • 19th March 2005 at 1:33 am in reply to: episode description #544
    liamegan2000
    Member

    Excellent!
     
    I know some people have difficulty accessing the
    group's web site, since this would be text I could easily find space on my
    server for a web page with the info. This would then be available from a simple
    url (web address).
     
    Anyone who is interested send a description to me
    and I will organise them into a webpage of all the episodes.
     
    I think for the time being at least a very simple
    outline of each story is all that is needed, they can always be expanded in the
    future.
     
    This can be based on Diana's comprehensive episode
    list. (If she does not mind). I'll start it off with a couple of my own
    accounts and you can see what you think of it.
     
    Bill.
     
     

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    Sent: Friday, March 18, 2005 9:33
    PM
    Subject: Re: [shiponedingroup] episode
    description

    Hi Bill,

    good idea to have descriptions
    of   a l l  episodes.

    There is a website available with
    descriptions of the episodes in SERIES
    2 :
    http://www.tvtome.com/servlet/episode
    guide/summary/showid-1616s/season-all.

    If more group members are
    interested in having descriptions, it might
    be a good idea to share the
    task of providing them? I'd be willing to
    contribute a few descriptions, if
    necessary.

    Helga

    8th March 2005 at 12:00 pm in reply to: US DVD #540
    liamegan2000
    Member

    Ron,
     
    You might be able to play PAL on your
    VCR.
     
    Go here:
     
    See if you player is listed, (also the
    manufacturers websites of some DVD player have instructions on how to unlock
    them for any region and PAL / NTSC playback).
     
    My own players will deal with any region / system
    now after following the instructions.
     
    If you need a PAL test DVD disc to confirm it
    works let me know.
     
    HTH Bill.
     

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    —– Original Message —–
    Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2005 5:15
    AM
    Subject: Re: [shiponedingroup] US
    DVD

    Thanks Diana,
      A great series too bad it's not
    available in its
    entirety.  It was broadcast in the 70s (?).  It
    may
    not
    have been as popular in the US as in England, but I
    know I
    enjoyed it.  Good acting and sailing ships,
    too.
     
    Unfortunately I can't play PAL on my VCR.  Darn.  I
    wonder if UK
    DVDs are compatible. 
      Thanks again for the
    info.
    Ron

    7th March 2005 at 2:03 pm in reply to: US DVD #538
    liamegan2000
    Member

    I'll support that, if every member of this list (73
    of us) sends a mail to them, it ought to make them think there is a healthy
    market for further releases.
     
    Bill.

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    —– Original Message —–
    From:
    Diana
    Sent: Monday, March 07, 2005 8:18
    AM
    Subject: [shiponedingroup] US DVD


    Hi Ron,

    As stated in previous messages, set one
    of the BFS DVDs contains
    episodes one to four of series one and set two
    episodes five to
    eight. Unfortunately, this is all that's available in the
    US as far
    as I know.  In Europe series one, two and three are
    currently
    available on DVD.  I believe series one and two were also
    released in
    Australia by the BBC on video but I'm not positive about
    this.

    The BFS DVDs are well worth getting as these are the complete

    episodes as originally broadcast (all other versions of series one

    that I'm aware of have been cut, a few scenes quite drastically).  If

    anyone is interested in obtaining these DVDs/videos, they can be

    purchased from amazon.com, cduniverse, etc. and also via eBay but do

    check they are compatible with your equipment!

    While on the
    subject, I'd like to appeal to all Onedin Line fans to
    email BFS and ask
    them to release further episodes on DVD: 
    http://www.bfsent.com.

    Diana

    21st February 2005 at 1:59 pm in reply to: Does anyone like the character Elizabeth? #519
    liamegan2000
    Member

    In episode 3 – "Other Points Of The
    Compass".
     
    Elizabeth (Jessica Benton) was to accompany
    Daniel Fogerty to dinner (Michael Billington, my other favourite actor and
    character in the series, played the role of Fogarty to perfection.
    Michael must be one of the most underrated talents in the acting world). She was
    to be introduced to meet his boss Thomas Callon (Edward Chapman) as
    Daniel's intended wife.
     
    The scene is one of the more memorable, her mood
    changing and Daniel nearly persuades her, then she throw a tantrum and he ends
    up going to the appointment on his own.
     
    Classic series, classic story, and a class
    act!
     
    Bill.

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    —– Original Message —–
    From:
    anne
    lay
    Sent: Monday, February 21, 2005 9:02
    AM
    Subject: Re: [shiponedingroup] Re: Does
    anyone like the character Elizabeth?
    Elizabeth was one of my favourite characters.  She had wonderful
    strength of mind for a woman of the times and wasn't content with sitting at
    home.  As I remember she had as good a business brain as James and the
    competitiveness between them was thoroughly enjoying to watch.  Being of
    the fairer sex myself I loved how Elizabeth would not be told what she must do
    by anybody, particularly a man.  She was great.
     
    Anne in Oz.
    cinedux2004 <dan.adams@xtra.co.nz>
    wrote:
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    ---
    In shiponedingroup@yahoogroups.com, "gduch2001"
    <gduch2001@y...>
    wrote:
    >
    > she has lots of redeeming
    qualities, she is tough, intelligent (it
    > was unusaul - soem might
    say a litlte unrealistic- for a woman to be
    > running a business like
    that)... she is a loving mother, she is a
    > kindly employer (by
    Victorian standards), she is a good sister to
    > James - adn a good
    friend to Anne and Letty... and she is good fun as
    > well, and likes
    to enjoy life.
    >
    > G
    >
    >
    > >
    >
    > She is a little bit spoilt being the youngest in the family and the

    > only daughter.
    > > But she is a very brave young Victorian
    woman having her own will
    > wanting more of life than just the
    security of marriage and  her
    > brains works as well as
    James's.
    > >
    > > The life would be quite dull in
    Liverpoll without Elisabeth, her
    >

    18th February 2005 at 7:57 pm in reply to: Elizabeth #522
    liamegan2000
    Member

    Elizabeth is my favourite character and Jessica
    favourite actress (or do we now say actor?) in the series. Having said that most
    of those involved in the story were that bit special I think.
     
    Least favourite character, William, but Marc
    Harrison played the role very well.
     
    Bill.
     
     

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    —– Original Message —–
    From:
    Diana
    Sent: Friday, February 18, 2005 6:05
    PM
    Subject: [shiponedingroup]
    Elizabeth


    I like Elizabeth though she's not my favourite
    character.

    I do find her annoying sometimes in the first three series
    when she
    can't seem to make up her mind between Daniel and Albert.  I
    prefer
    Elizabeth later when the character has matured and the role
    expanded
    and she's competing with James for business.

    The person I
    dislike is Emma.  I've nothing against Jane Seymour but
    I find the
    character very irritating and nearly always fast forward
    through her
    scenes.  Does anyone else do the
    same?

    Diana

    18th February 2005 at 7:56 pm in reply to: Elizabeth #521
    liamegan2000
    Member

    Elizabeth is my favourite character and Jessica
    favourite actress (or do we now say actor?) in the series. Having said that most
    of those involved in the story were that bit special I think.
     
    Least favourite character, William, but Marc
    Harrison played the role very well.
     
    Bill.
     
     

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    —– Original Message —–
    From:
    Diana
    Sent: Friday, February 18, 2005 6:05
    PM
    Subject: [shiponedingroup]
    Elizabeth


    I like Elizabeth though she's not my favourite
    character.

    I do find her annoying sometimes in the first three series
    when she
    can't seem to make up her mind between Daniel and Albert.  I
    prefer
    Elizabeth later when the character has matured and the role
    expanded
    and she's competing with James for business.

    The person I
    dislike is Emma.  I've nothing against Jane Seymour but
    I find the
    character very irritating and nearly always fast forward
    through her
    scenes.  Does anyone else do the
    same?

    Diana

    14th February 2005 at 1:01 pm in reply to: Series 8 – Planned to be the final series? #503
    liamegan2000
    Member
    I think you are right.

    This would be series 2 episode 3, "A Woman Alone". Anne had left James and
    was staying with a woman who's husband was in jail as a result of a strike.

    It was that woman feeding her child.

    Bill.

    —– Original Message —–
    From: "gduch2001" <gduch2001@yahoo.co.uk>
    To: <shiponedingroup@yahoogroups.com>
    Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2005 9:54 AM
    Subject: [shiponedingroup] Re: Series 8 – Planned to be the final series?

    >
    >
    > I have seen it many times & I certianly cnat' remember that!! Do oyu
    > mean Anne? No Im sure that didn't happen… I think you may be thin
    > king of an ep wh ere Anne was livign iwth a working class woman, wehn
    > she had left james temporarily, and the woman had a baby whom she
    > breastfed…
    >
    > G
    >
    >
    > . My final chapter was where
    > > one sees Mrs. Onedin breastfeeding someone's child
    > > (I wasn't supposed to see that on US TV). I am going
    > > to check to see if this great series is on VHS or DVD
    > > at Barnes & Noble Booksellers.
    > > As far as it being well received I would think that
    > > it would be as well achieved as another BBC production
    > > "Doctor Who". It is sometimes unfortunate, and very
    > > confusing at times, when actors/actresses are
    > > replaced.
    > > As far as where Mr. Abraham got the name 'Onedin' it
    > > may have some historical connotations. But I know
    > > others on this forum might know the real answers.
    > >
    > > Ron

    7th February 2005 at 4:14 pm in reply to: End of Onedin Line & Name #507
    liamegan2000
    Member
    I believe there might also have been some inspiration for James Onedin from
    the real life character Duncan Gibb,
    http://www.theheritagetrail.co.uk/notable%20houses/the_grove.htm

    I think, but I can't be sure now, he was mentioned by Cyril Abraham in the
    radio interview I previously referred to. My mother was a big fan of the
    story, and I had taped the radio interview for her, the cassette was
    knocking about for a long time but I don't know where it is now. A pity
    because it would be really interesting to hear it again.

    Bill.

    —– Original Message —–
    From: "Diana" <moonroll@ntlworld.com>
    To: <shiponedingroup@yahoogroups.com>
    Sent: Monday, February 07, 2005 7:24 AM
    Subject: [shiponedingroup] End of Onedin Line & Name

    7th February 2005 at 3:53 pm in reply to: Did Producers conclude The Onedin Line satisfactorily? #510
    liamegan2000
    Member
    No, it just left all the "threads" running in the story.

    I would guess that the outline of the saga was already planned well past
    this point, maybe even exists somewhere…

    One obvious twist for the script writers would have been Daniel Fogarty
    miraculously turning up again (adrift in an open boat for weeks type of
    thing) just as Elizabeth started with some new dalliance!

    James had a new son, so there's a story to continue for another 20 years at
    least! Charlotte was beginning to develop as a more sensible adult with her
    own aspirations, in fact there is a rich potential harvest of stories, it
    could have gone on and on. Like everything financial constraints held sway
    in the end.

    Bill.

    —– Original Message —–
    From: "stuart_fanning" <stuart.fanning@ntlworld.com>
    To: <shiponedingroup@yahoogroups.com>
    Sent: Monday, February 07, 2005 10:49 AM
    Subject: [shiponedingroup] Did Producers conclude The Onedin Line
    satisfactorily?

    Thanks to info from Diana we know that the 8th season of The Onedin
    Line was planned to be the last one. What do members think about the
    last couple of episodes? Did they tie-up all loose ends and finish
    this magificant saga satisfactorily?

    6th February 2005 at 8:17 pm in reply to: Series 8 – Planned to be the final series? #500
    liamegan2000
    Member
    Some of the series is available in Europe on DVD, someone will have to
    refresh my memory as to what is exactly available, you may need a player
    that can handle region 2 discs (assuming you are somewhere else).

    Every episode is out there as amateur low quality mpeg1 files, good enough
    to follow the story.

    I assume from your mail you are in the USA? An appeal on this list might be
    fruitful? I know every episode reached those shores…….

    Bill.

    —– Original Message —–
    From: "Ronald Pritchard" <australian4you@yahoo.com>
    To: <shiponedingroup@yahoogroups.com>
    Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2005 4:25 AM
    Subject: Re: [shiponedingroup] Series 8 – Planned to be the final series?

    >
    > That would be an enlightening bit of revelelation.
    > I
    > enjoyed teh series on Public Broadcasting (Channel 10)
    > in Wisconsin. Though I may have only seen part of the
    > series in the late 70s. My final chapter was where
    > one sees Mrs. Onedin breastfeeding someone's child
    > (I wasn't supposed to see that on US TV). I am going
    > to check to see if this great series is on VHS or DVD
    > at Barnes & Noble Booksellers.
    > As far as it being well received I would think that
    > it would be as well achieved as another BBC production
    > "Doctor Who". It is sometimes unfortunate, and very
    > confusing at times, when actors/actresses are
    > replaced.
    > As far as where Mr. Abraham got the name 'Onedin' it
    > may have some historical connotations. But I know
    > others on this forum might know the real answers.
    >
    > Ron
    >

    5th February 2005 at 8:20 pm in reply to: Series 8 – Planned to be the final series? #498
    liamegan2000
    Member
    I'll bet Diana will have a definitive answer on this.

    But what I do remember was that it was becoming increasingly difficult to
    keep the cast together, as of course many of the actors also had other
    commitments. I think that was the main reason the series ended.

    The series lasted for over 10 years which is a remarkable achievement, only
    losing a few of the original members over that period, (most notably the
    truly excellent Michael Billington as Daniel Fogarty which has to be one of
    the best portrayals of a character in any TV series, except for Jessica
    Benton's Elizabeth, but then I am unashameably biased!)

    I also remember a radio interview with Cyril Abraham the creator of the
    Onedin Line where he said he had an outline of the story right up to the
    present day (then the 1970s) but if he ever put pen to paper on those or if
    they exist anywhere nobody seems to know.

    Bill.

    —– Original Message —–
    From: "stuart_fanning" <stuart_fanning@yahoo.com>
    To: <shiponedingroup@yahoogroups.com>
    Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2005 6:20 PM
    Subject: [shiponedingroup] Series 8 – Planned to be the final series?

    >
    >
    > The series 8 episode: A Long Way Home, was the final episode of the
    > Onedin Line series. Was it planned that Series 8 would be the last
    > one, or was The Onedin Line cancelled because of poor ratings?
    > Anyone know the history of this?
    >
    >
    >
    >

    16th November 2004 at 3:13 pm in reply to: Any Information Would be Appreciated Please ! #486
    liamegan2000
    Member

    Sorry to hear of the hacker attack, I have suffered
    them on one of my websites. Use a password with upper and lower case letters and
    numbers, it takes a lot to get past that.
     
    Anyhow I'm guessing the song " Home-Lovin' Man " is
    possibly not accessible because of some policy about MP3 files, a    ll down to illegal music downloading, as a
    result many servers will not host files with the MP3
    extension.
     
    There are ways around this but the file would need
    to be uploaded again either in Zip form or with the extension changed to
    something else (eg .doc). When the file is downloaded the user simply renames
    the file with the MP3 extension
     
    Bill. 

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    —– Original Message —–
    Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2004 1:14
    PM
    Subject: RE: [shiponedingroup] Any
    Information Would be Appreciated Please !

    Hello Anna and all
    the other members of the group,

     

    The site is down for
    a short time because it was hacked. Someone thought it was funny to put
    irrelevant info on it about the other Peter Gilmore (the
    Satanist).

    I’m waiting now for
    an answer from the provider, if everything is solved the first thing I’ll do
    is upload the site again and with more info.

    I hope it won’t take
    too long but for sure the site will come back.

     

    Marianne

     

    From: Zeta anna
    [mailto:poupou_90210@yahoo.com]
    Sent: dinsdag 16 november 2004
    13:31
    To:
    shiponedingroup@yahoogroups.com
    Subject: [shiponedingroup] Any
    Information Would be Appreciated Please !

     

    Hello Members !

     

         I was wondering if anyone can
    answer me . I am trying to get to the Anne Stallybrass and Peter Gilmore site,
    for some reason or another it no longer comes up, has the site been closed
    down ? Also, what has happened to the song " Home-Lovin' Man " sung by Peter
    Gilmore, the file cannot be opened , has that also been shut down for some
    reason or another, I would greatly appreciate some answers
    !

     

     Thanking You In Advance,

      poupou_90210
    @yahoo.com

     

      
    Anna

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    31st October 2004 at 10:45 pm in reply to: Clarification needed please – DVDs!! #478
    liamegan2000
    Member
    Just as a bit of information.

    Many DVD players can be unlocked or "hacked " to play discs from any region.
    Some also let you turn off Macrovision so you can copy to VHS if you want
    to.

    To see if your player is one go to:
    http://www.videohelp.com/dvdhacks and see if it is listed.

    Or do a search on Google, often the manufacturer's website has instructions.

    My players will now operate with DVDs from any region.

    HTH Bill.

    —– Original Message —–
    From: "Helga Quadflieg" <quadflieg.helga@t-online.de>
    To: <shiponedingroup@yahoogroups.com>
    Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2004 9:16 PM
    Subject: Re: [shiponedingroup] Re: Clarification needed please – DVDs!!

    >
    > Hi Fiona,
    >
    > just to avoid misunderstandings: The information I gave last time was
    > about SERIES THREE which is newly available on the Dutch bol.com
    website!!!
    >
    > The versions of series ONE and TWO are the BBC versions (episodes cut;
    > two episodes missing; no separation between individual episodes).
    >
    > If you want the complete e p i s o d e s ONE to EIGHT from Series ONE:
    > There is a version of these episodes for the Canadian/American market
    > (available e.g. via Amazon.com); they consist of two parts with two
    > discs each (the cover gives a wrong impression because its photo is
    > obviously taken from one of the later series). They are region one, so
    > you will need a multi-region dvd player.
    >
    > Hoping that I haven't caused any confusion, best wishes – Helga
    >
    >

    23rd September 2004 at 12:02 pm in reply to: Hello from the colonies #461
    liamegan2000
    Member
    Yes,

    Series 1 was originally 15 episodes, I think I'm right in saying all these
    are available except for one called "The Cry Of The Blackbird"

    Series 2, 14 episodes less one called "Bloody Week" are again if I'm right
    available.

    You can find the episode list (thanks to Diana) in the files section along
    with other info about the series, but in case you have trouble accessing it
    I've appended it below:

    Drama Playhouse

    7 December 1970

    1 The Wind Blows Free ("pilot")

    Series 1

    15 October 1971 – 21 January 1972

    15 episodes

    2 The Wind Blows Free

    3 Plain Sailing

    4 Other Points of the Compass

    5 High Price

    6 Catch as Can

    7 Salvage

    8 Passage to Pernambuco

    9 The Homecoming

    10 When My Ship Comes Home

    11 A Very Important Passenger

    12 Mutiny

    13 Cry of the Blackbird

    14 Shadow of Doubt

    15 Blockade

    16 Winner Take All

    Series 2

    17 September – 31 December 1972

    14 episodes

    17 The Hard Case

    18 Pound and Pint

    19 A Woman Alone

    20 Fetch and Carry

    21 Yellow Jack

    22 Survivor

    23 Coffin Ship

    24 'Frisco Bound

    25 Beyond the Upper Sea

    26 An Inch of Candle

    27 Goodbye, Goodbye

    28 Bloody Week

    29 The Challenge

    30 Race for Power

    Series 3

    21 October 1973 – 27 January 1974

    13 episodes

    31 The Ship Devils

    32 The Stranger

    33 Echoes from Afar

    34 Amazon Cargo

    35 Danger Level

    36 Black Gold

    37 Law of the Fist

    38 Ice and Fire

    39 A Proposal of Marriage

    40 Over the Horizon

    41 The Silver Caddy

    42 Port Out, Starboard Home

    43 The Passenger

    Series 4

    25 April – 27 June 1976

    10 episodes

    44 Loss of the Helen May

    45 A Cold Wind Blowing

    46 Not Wanted on Voyage

    47 Undercurrent

    48 Quarantine

    49 Uncharted Island

    50 A Clear Conscience

    51 Shipwreck

    52 The Gamble

    53 Month of the Albatross

    Series 5

    26 June – 28 August 1977

    10 episodes

    54 When Troubles Come

    55 Rescue

    56 Coffin Ships

    57 The Trade Winds

    58 The Stowaway

    59 Dead Man's Cargo

    60 A Hard Life

    61 The Hostage

    62 Uncharted Waters

    63 A Close Run Thing

    Series 6

    16 July – 17 September 1978

    10 episodes

    64 No Smoke Without Fire

    65 Collision Course

    66 Double Dealers

    67 Stand by to Go About

    68 The Upright Man

    69 The Reverend's Daughter

    70 Highly Explosive

    71 A Sea of Troubles

    72 Men of Honour

    73 The Fortune Hunters

    Series 7

    22 July – 23 September 1979

    10 episodes

    74 Liverpool Bound

    75 The Homecoming

    76 The Paddy Westers

    77 Dirty Cargo

    78 To Honour and Obey

    79 Running Free

    80 The Suitor

    81 Storm Clouds

    82 Outward Bound

    83 Homeward Bound

    Series 8

    31 August – 26 October 1980

    9 episodes

    84 A Royal Return

    85 Revenge

    86 Blood Ties

    87 The Honeymoon

    88 Jonah's Luck

    89 The Price of Pride

    90 Vengeance

    91 Guilty – In All Innocence

    92 A Long Way Home

    Bill.

    —– Original Message —–
    From: "Cari" <Cari@coribright.com>
    To: <shiponedingroup@yahoogroups.com>
    Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2004 6:07 AM
    Subject: RE: [shiponedingroup] Re: The Onedin Line on DVD

    >
    > If these are the same ones as at Amazon.com, there are only 4 episodes in
    > each (2 DVDs per set) and both sets are, I believe, from the first season.
    >
    > This is the link for set 2 which I have:
    >
    http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00006SA90/qid=1095915980/sr=8
    > -1/ref=pd_ka_1/103-3725692-3894225?v=glance&s=dvd&n=507846
    > (These are Region 1 in NTSC)
    >
    > Cari
    > http://www.juganet.com
    > http://www.coribright.com
    >
    > > —–Original Message—–
    > > From: Ron [mailto:australian4you@yahoo.com]
    > > Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2004 7:07 PM
    > > To: shiponedingroup@yahoogroups.com
    > > Subject: [shiponedingroup] Re: The Onedin Line on DVD
    > >
    > > Hi,
    > > I'd like to thank all that assisted me in finding this series on
    > > DVD. Just a note to let everyone know Barnes and Noble Booksellers
    > > has it listed on their website as available. About $40. It's Series
    > > 1 and 2. There are 4 DVDs per season and each series is available
    > > separately.
    > > Ron
    > >
    >
    >

    20th September 2004 at 11:27 am in reply to: Hello from the colonies #456
    liamegan2000
    Member

    —– Original Message —–
    From: "Ron" <australian4you@yahoo.com>
    To: <shiponedingroup@yahoogroups.com>
    Sent: Monday, September 20, 2004 5:49 AM
    Subject: [shiponedingroup] Hello from the colonies

    Welcome!

    > I just joined this group. I'm really surprized that there's a
    > group dedicated to the wonderful BBC series. I know what episodes I
    > saw (back in the late 70s early 80s) I enjoyed. I happen to like
    > sailing stories/series.

    Then you have definitely found the right place.

    > Does anyone happen to know if this series is available in the US
    > preferably on DVD as I like that formant better?

    The first 2 series are available on DVD, try searching Amazon, Google etc.

    Also, Marianne tells us that series 3 will be available soon from
    http://www.nl.bol.com .

    But did you know there were 8 series of the Onedin Line made, consisting of
    91 episodes?

    >I am aware of the
    > problems with the UKs videotape (PAL) and ours (VHS). Does the same
    > problem exist on the DVDs?

    Although I am no expert, all I can tell you is that I can play DVDs from
    anywhere in the world including the USA which has a different TV system
    (NTSC) and a different DVD region to the UK where I live. This is because
    most DVD players can be easily "unlocked" or "hacked" to allow this (and the
    output suits the local TV system in the region the DVD player was sold).
    Go to:
    http://www.videohelp.com/dvdhacks and see if your player is listed, or to
    its manufacturer's home page sometimes the instructions are there!

    > Anybody know if there's talk of reviving the series?
    >Maybe with new actors or bringing back the old one?

    I very much doubt it.

    ATB Bill.

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