Colditz

[katreeen]

Is it possible to purchase VHS or DVDs of Colditz, the BBC series from the 70s? were they ever released?

[Artful]

Wow, that was a long time ago - I'd forgotten all about it. I was really addicted to the series.
There are many of these "yesteryear" series I'd like to see out on DVD. I am waiting for "Alias Smith and Jones' (but with Pete Duel) to be released on DVD but I think I'm being an optimist.

[tonymclark]

You could try searching the BBC shop

www.bbc.co.uk

cult shows forthcoming releases are also listed on

www.zetaminor.com

[jno]

www.play.com are good at listing items on release and those that are due for release in months to come... No mention of Colditz, though, at least not the old one.

[brachiopod]

Were they ever released?

No, they escaped !!!

Boom, boom! (Sorry, katreen, unhelpful answer I know, but I couldn't resist it).

[redmug100]

unfortunatly this programme was made during the era in which it was the norm to wipe tapes after the repeat series. Shows such as Dads Army, The Likely Lads and a lot of Play for today were just wiped 'cause they needed the tapes. Also serials were longer in those days- it was not unusual for a serial to be 26 episodes long! So even if just one or two were wiped it would stop them putting the series out on DVD

[chinadoll]

Im nearly sure I saw the series on sale last Xmas but it was on VHS ....was looking for the series Richman Poorman for my parents.... but really loved Colditz .....

[mikecluley]

Type in Colditz TV in ebay -copies of the series are offered for sale