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Title: British Sci Fi/FanTASY
Post by: Linus on March 25, 2011, 10:04:14 AM
Post by: Linus on March 25, 2011, 10:04:14 AM
I have to admit that I loved watching British Sci Fi when growing up as a kid (along with the comedy shows, particularly "Are You Being Served?"). Recently, I've revived this by watching the newer Doctor Who series. I've also indulged in Torchwood (soon to be Starz/Channel 4?) and Being Human (I prefer this version over the Americanized SyFy version).
Anyone else? Other shows of note to recommend?
Anyone else? Other shows of note to recommend?
Title: Re: British Sci Fi/FanTASY
Post by: Padma on March 25, 2011, 05:57:25 PM
Post by: Padma on March 25, 2011, 05:57:25 PM
If you get a chance to see it, the recent show Misfits is really good, I think - sort of about what happens when dysfunctional people get superpowers :). Third season coming along later this year, can't wait.
Title: Re: British Sci Fi/FanTASY
Post by: Arctic Kat on March 25, 2011, 07:46:39 PM
Post by: Arctic Kat on March 25, 2011, 07:46:39 PM
I have the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy miniseries on DVD.
Now I feel like watching it...
Now I feel like watching it...
Title: Re: British Sci Fi/FanTASY
Post by: Princess Rachel on March 27, 2011, 03:18:09 PM
Post by: Princess Rachel on March 27, 2011, 03:18:09 PM
I love H2G2, I have the books, the radio show, the telly show and the movie, I don't have the towel or computer games though...
Title: Re: British Sci Fi/FanTASY
Post by: Padma on March 27, 2011, 03:25:38 PM
Post by: Padma on March 27, 2011, 03:25:38 PM
The Inifinite Probability Drive has rendered your HG2G as an H2G2 - but we are hip enough to grok it :)
Title: Re: British Sci Fi/FanTASY
Post by: Princess Rachel on April 03, 2011, 03:19:46 PM
Post by: Princess Rachel on April 03, 2011, 03:19:46 PM
it's a subtle nod to the BBC's H2G2 website which is in turn a nod to the Guide :)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/h2g2 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/h2g2)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H2g2 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H2g2)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/h2g2 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/h2g2)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H2g2 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H2g2)
Title: Re: British Sci Fi/FanTASY
Post by: rejennyrated on April 03, 2011, 03:40:09 PM
Post by: rejennyrated on April 03, 2011, 03:40:09 PM
Two classics that are worth finding are the two feature length dramas
"The Flip Side of Dominic Hyde"
and
"Another Trip for Dominic"
They do both exist because I was the was the BBC VT editor who restored and digitised the original 2" VT master recordings.
"The Flip Side of Dominic Hyde"
and
"Another Trip for Dominic"
They do both exist because I was the was the BBC VT editor who restored and digitised the original 2" VT master recordings.
Title: Re: British Sci Fi/FanTASY
Post by: Padma on April 03, 2011, 04:06:18 PM
Post by: Padma on April 03, 2011, 04:06:18 PM
Quote from: Princess Rachel on April 03, 2011, 03:19:46 PMI'm so unhip I have trouble seeing over anyone's pelvis :-\.
it's a subtle nod to the BBC's H2G2 website which is in turn a nod to the Guide :)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/h2g2 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/h2g2)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H2g2 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H2g2)
Title: Re: British Sci Fi/FanTASY
Post by: Princess Rachel on April 17, 2011, 02:16:08 AM
Post by: Princess Rachel on April 17, 2011, 02:16:08 AM
there's an app for that
Title: Re: British Sci Fi/FanTASY
Post by: justmeinoz on April 17, 2011, 02:49:10 AM
Post by: justmeinoz on April 17, 2011, 02:49:10 AM
I grok it in it's fullness. Any Dr queries should be directed to our own Time Lord (Lady?) Jen. She has the gen! ;D
Title: Re: British Sci Fi/FanTASY
Post by: Pippa on April 17, 2011, 05:19:15 AM
Post by: Pippa on April 17, 2011, 05:19:15 AM
I've been a member of the Doctor Who Appreciation Society since I was about 11. I love new who and classic who, however I do get annoyed when the new series refers to the old one and then ignores prior continuity e.g the Doctor's regeneration cycle.
Douglas Adams used to be the script editor of Doctor Who and wrote a couple of classic stories. In the Christmas Invasion, the Doctor tells Rose what a lovely man Arthur Dent was!
Douglas Adams used to be the script editor of Doctor Who and wrote a couple of classic stories. In the Christmas Invasion, the Doctor tells Rose what a lovely man Arthur Dent was!
Title: Re: British Sci Fi/FanTASY
Post by: ninjaboi on July 25, 2011, 01:56:39 AM
Post by: ninjaboi on July 25, 2011, 01:56:39 AM
I liked Blakes 7!
Title: Re: British Sci Fi/FanTASY
Post by: FairyGirl on July 25, 2011, 02:04:02 AM
Post by: FairyGirl on July 25, 2011, 02:04:02 AM
I think Primeval is a great British sci-fi series... and lots of hot guys on it too lol