The Norman Conquest: DVD?

[RippedMan]

Posted: 7/25/09 at 2:31am

Are there any plans to release the original VHS tapes on DVD? Is it just tape versions of the play or is it like a series or what? Are they any good?

[CyCoSpAz2]

Posted: 7/25/09 at 4:48am

I think they were released on DVD in the UK, not sure about the US though. They are actually acted out for the screen, not just mere tapings of a production.

And they are extremely entertaining and worth checking out

[TimesSquareRegular]

Posted: 7/25/09 at 9:31am

The 3-DVD set from the UK seems to be out of print now (sooo glad I grabbed it a few years ago) and selling for very high prices. It's not yet appeared on DVD in the US - though perhaps the Broadway revival will spur on a release.

It's terrific - Tom Conti is amazing, and the other five are all excellent.

[Salene]

Posted: 7/25/09 at 12:21pm

The 3-DVD set from the UK seems to be out of print now

http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/4-/157747/The-Norman-Conquests/Product.html

[wonkit]

Posted: 7/25/09 at 12:44pm

On amazon.uk the two used sets for sale are 99 pounds and 150 pounds. The new set available is 199 pounds. Too rich for my budget.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 7/27/09 at 1:16am

Agreed. Wish it were just on Netflix!

[MamasDoin'Fine]

Posted: 7/27/09 at 10:13am

Its very TV sit com in its presentation and bares no resemblance to any stage production, even the original West End one.
For serious collectors only but a very strong example of 1970/80s UK TV:

[Yero my Hero]

Posted: 7/27/09 at 4:28pm

Salene, if you try to actually purchase that product, you'll get a notification that they are out of stock.