Thanks to ViaVision, some more classic TV shows are getting DVD releases in October (2022).
A Country Practice: Collection Eight (Seasons 13 & 14)
The conclusion to the long-running saga following the residents of Wandin Valley!
One of Australia’s most popular primetime television programmes, the multi award winning A Country Practice is a drama series about the residents of the small country town of Wandin Valley, New South Wales. This 31-disc set includes all 90 episodes from the 13th season – the final from the Seven Network era – and the final 30 episodes from the 14th series return on Network Ten.
Pie in the Sky: The Complete Collection
All five series of the popular British mystery series starring Richard Griffiths!
Detective Inspector Henry Crabbe (Richard Griffiths) plans to retire after 25 years on the Force and opens his own restaurant – Pie in the Sky – much to the dismay of his superiors. After being shot on duty in his last case, his decision is reaffirmed; however when his conduct on that case is called into question he is forced to continue on a part-time basis by the duplicitous Assistant Chief Constable Freddy Fisher (Malcolm Sinclair), who is fully aware that Henry is the main reason why so many crimes get solved. How will Henry cope running a restaurant in tandem with his detective work?
Seasons 1 – 6 plus five feature-length specials of the popular Hallmark fantasy-comedy series!
Good Witch follows the adventures of a mysteriously enchanting woman, who piques the curiosity of her neighbours. Based on the “Good Witch” series of TV movies, the series follows Cassie Nightingale and her young-teenage daughter Grace, who shares that same special intuition as her mom.
Starring Catherine Bell (“Army Wives”), Bailee Madison (“Once Upon A Time”) and James Denton (“Desperate Housewives”).
Minder: The Complete Collection
All 10 series of Minder on 34 discs, complete and uncut as originally broadcast,
Spanning 15 years with a staggering 108 episodes, Minder became one of Thames Television’s most successful series of the 1980s, screening in over 70 countries. Blending crime with cockney humour, the chemistry between the colourful characters, played brilliantly by George Cole and Dennis Waterman, was first rate, set against a backdrop of modern London. Loaded with special features including Audio Commentaries, Christmas Specials, and episode introductions.
Sons and Daughters: Collection Five
One of the most popular series in the early 1980s running from 1982 – 1987.
The fifth year of the iconic Australian soap begins with a tragic conclusion to one of the series longest-running storylines as Leigh Palmer faces court for kidnapping baby Robert. A serious car crash brings damaging consequences for Barbara and Gordon’s relationship, and newcomer Craig Maxwell arrives in Sydney searching for his long-lost mother who happens to be Beryl’s doppelgänger. Samantha tracks down her missing sister Amanda and uncovers some devastating news. For the first time this collection brings you every episode from the Fifth Season in this 25-disc set.
Kojak: The Complete Collection
First time for the Complete Series collected together!
He’s got style, street smarts and a penchant for lollipops. Lt. Theo Kojak is an outspoken cop with good humour. But behind the wisecracks is a man intent on justice – and in the 13th precinct of Manhattan he is not above stretching the literal interpretation of the law if it will help him crack a case and put a criminal behind bars.
Typified by a fondness of sharp coats, open-necked shirts and snazzy hat, Telly Savalas’ interpretation of Kojak became a worldwide phenomenon spanning five original seasons and ranked as number 18 in TV Guide’s 50 Greatest TV Characters of All Time list. This 35-disc set collects every Kojak episode from the original 5 seasons, including the feature-length pilot, plus the 7 reunion Television movies from the 80s/90s.