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All Four Volumes of Adrian Sherlock's Blake's 7 Series Guide books in one bumper collection. This book contains: Blake's 7 Season One Guide: Second Edition. Blake's 7 Season Two Guide. Blake's 7 Season Three Guide with Guest Contributors Ken Deep, Russell Devlin and Andrew Saunders. Blake's 7 Season Four Guide with Guest Contributors Ken Deep, Russell Devlin and Andrew Saunders. Terry Nation's Blake's 7 was one of the most significant science fiction TV series of the 20th century. Its mix of Orwellian dystopia and spirited space opera was exciting, amusing, shocking and ultimately haunting....

New Edition. Kolchak: The Night Stalker was one of the most iconic and groundbreaking cult TV shows ever made,a mix of horror, sci fi and dark comedy which had a huge impact on the shows which followed in its wake, most notably The X Files. Before Mulder and Scully searched for the truth, before Buffy and Angel battled creatures of the night, there was Carl Kolchak—the wisecracking reporter in a seersucker suit and straw hat, chasing vampires, werewolves, and unspeakable horrors through the alleys of 1970s America.Played with wit and energy by Darren McGavin, Carl Kolchak became a horror ...

Second Edition. Featured on the Black Mirror episode 'Demon 79', Sapphire & Steel was not widely screened outside the UK, but its influence on modern Doctor Who was seemingly confirmed when Sapphire & Steel creator PJ Hammond was invited to write for Russell T Davies' Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood. TV legends David McCallum (NCIS, Man from UNCLE) and Joanna Lumley (New Avengers, Absolutely Fabulous) starred as Sapphire and Steel in a brilliant, dark, spooky and flirtatious series where they played investigators from out of this world, who come to fight the forces of Time itself. Promoted as...

'Never fear, Smith is here!' Lost in Space is a hugely popular science fiction adventure series which tells the adventures of the Robinson family and their ship, the saucer-shaped Jupiter 2. For many young viewers, Lost in Space was their first introduction to science fiction. Now this new book brings a fresh look at all three seasons of this iconic and unforgettable show, discussing, reviewing and rating each episode.

Adrian Sherlock's Space:1999 Viewer's Guides for year one and year two of the series were previously published separately. Now this Special Edition presents both guides in one, with all 48 episodes from both seasons of Space:1999, reviewed, analysed and rated, along with the short 'Message from Moon Base Alpha'. Join the crew of Moon Base Alpha on a journey into time and space to face aliens and monsters, led by Commander John Koenig, Dr Helena Russell, Professor Victor Bergman, Astronaut Alan Carter, alien Maya and security chief Tony Verdeschi.

This brand new edition for 2023 of Sherlock Holmes: Time Detective contains six novellas in which the world's greatest detective becomes a hero of space and time, fighting mummies, monsters, vampires and aliens. The Sherlock Holmes: Time Detective series back in 2013 and was envisaged as a cross between Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Who. It all begins the night a young man meets a stranger in a deerstalker hat... 'You look exactly like Sherlock Holmes to me.' 'That's correct, yes, Sherlock Holmes.' My visitor inclined his head and smiled, with a hint of pride. 'A costume, is it? On your way to...

Imagine a colossal space ark, carrying the remnants of Earth's future civilizations, each nestled within its own unique biosphere. Now, picture these societies, blissfully unaware that they’re adrift in the vastness of space, believing they’re still rooted on Earth. In The Starlost, we follow the adventurous trio of Devon, Rachel, and Garth as they embark on an epic quest through this enormous vessel, uncovering secrets, solving mysteries, and racing against time to save their world. First aired in 1973, this ambitious series offered viewers a glimpse into the fascinating possibilities ...

All Three Volumes of Adrian Sherlock's UFO series guide in one book. Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's UFO - the first live action show from the makers of Thunderbirds. Writer Adrian Sherlock's three volume guide to UFO is collected here in one bumper Special Collector's Edition. The collection includes: UFO Volume One, The Beginning: Straker and Foster UFO Volume Two, Straker's Private Life UFO Volume Three, Straker versus the Aliens Actor Ed Bishop starred as Commander Ed Straker of SHADO in this iconic and classic series. Now it's time to look in-depth at what made the series so memorable and ...

'I'm trying to run a hotel here!' Basil Fawlty. Discover the Chaos, Genius, and Laughter Behind Fawlty Towers! Step into the wonderfully dysfunctional world of Fawlty Towers with this fun-filled guide to one of British television’s greatest comedies. From its brilliant creation to its enduring legacy, this book reveals the fascinating story behind the iconic series. Learn how John Cleese’s comedic brilliance and career shaped the show. Featuring overviews of Basil, Sybil, Manuel, and Polly, not to mention The Major. Enjoy a detailed episode guide complete with reviews and ratings of ...

Doctor Who Season 19, 20 and 21 were the years of Peter Davison, the Fifth Doctor. Now it's time to examine them in detail in this new book. Back in 1982, Doctor Who fans did not want Tom Baker to go, although he had been the Doctor for seven years and young viewers at the time were excited to see what could possibly come next. For many, this was the first regeneration they witnessed on first broadcast. The arrival of Peter Davison was a breath of fresh air which gave early 80s Doctor Who a big lift and a dose of youthful energy. Adrian Sherlock has loved Doctor Who since the mid 1970s and ...

The Phoenix (1982), was a brief but memorable foray into speculative storytelling, blending elements of Egyptian mythology with the then-popular ancient astronaut thesis. The series centers on Bennu of the Golden Light, an extraterrestrial being discovered in a Peruvian sarcophagus and awakened in the 20th century, played by Judson Scott (Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan). Possessing abilities such as telepathy, levitation, and astral projection, Bennu embarks on a quest to find his long-lost companion, Mira, while evading capture by government agents who are skeptical of his origins. Drawing...

THIRD EDITION! This bestselling guide attempts to encapsulate the historical details, cultural impact, influences and legacy of Nigel Kneale's 1953 BBC TV serial The Quatermass Experiment. This revised Third Edition contains bonus material looking at Quatermass 2, Quatermass and the Pit and The Quatermass Conclusion as well as a character profile of Professor Quatermass and a Top Ten Countdown of the scariest horror moments of the series and more. There are comparisons and commentary on the subsequent Hammer films and 2005 BBC Four version as well as looks at other TV shows which were ...

Second Edition, 2024. Long ago in the far and distant year of 1978, a new BBC science fiction series premiered. The series was the creation of Terry Nation who had created the Daleks for Doctor Who. The name of this new series was Blake’s 7. Escaping from a prison spaceship, hero Roj Blake and his friends were free to roam the galaxy in a stupendous alien spaceship with which they could start fighting back against the evil regime which ruled the planet Earth. Themes of ruthless totalitarian dictators and oppressors such as the Daleks were always on Nation’s mind. Given a chance to pitch...

'It seems that I'm some kind of galactic yo-yo!' The glorious red flickering flames of light, bent into the shape of a diamond, accompanied by the deep, ominous tones of the Delia Derbyshire arrangement of Ron Grainer’s haunting, iconic Doctor Who theme, transport us back to a happy time of adventure, excitement, and thrills. Soon the face appears. An older man, with a lined face, full of character and charisma, framed by greying hair. The 'young old' face, as Terrance Dicks often called it, of the legendary Jon Pertwee. The Pertwee era of Doctor Who is widely regarded as one of the ...

This short read by bestselling author Adrian Sherlock (The Quatermass Experiment and its Legacy) looks at the controversial Doctor Who serial The Twin Dilemma in its historical context, examines the way it was received at the time and attempts to re-evaluate the story from a more objective standpoint and demonstrate some of the positive strengths in this often misunderstood serial.

"Two American scientists are lost in the swirling maze of past and future ages..." From the visionary mind of Irwin Allen, creator of Lost in Space and Land of the Giants, comes The Time Tunnel, a thrilling journey through history and imagination. Follow scientists Tony Newman (James Darren) and Doug Phillips (Robert Colbert) as they are hurled across time, encountering dramatic moments like the attack on Pearl Harbor, the beaches of D-Day, Custer’s Last Stand, the French Revolution, and more. Along the way, they face mysterious aliens, unravel bizarre phenomena, and cross paths with ...

With a Foreword by Lance Steen Anthony Nielsen - The Outcasts Creative Channel – YouTube. Exploding onto screens in the 1960s, Thunderbirds was more than just a show—it was a groundbreaking fusion of action, adventure, and cutting-edge effects that redefined television. Now, this new book looks at the extraordinary story of how visionary creators Gerry and Sylvia Anderson brought to life a world where futuristic heroes and jaw-dropping technology combined in unforgettable adventures. Featuring profiles of the Andersons and a comprehensive episode guide which dives deep into the high-...

‘This is the voice of the Mysterons. We know that you can hear us Earth men. We have not forgotten your act of aggression.’ EXPANDED SECOND EDITION. Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons was created by TV legends Gerry and Sylvia Anderson and produced by their iconic and prolific production company, Century 21 Productions. Made as a follow up to the phenomenon of Thunderbirds, this was a much darker and more grown up show. The series story line commences in the year 2068, where in the first episode, the team aboard the Zero-X spacecraft embarks on a mission to explore Mars following the ...

'Today's science fiction so often becomes tomorrow's science fact…' Expanded Second Edition 2025. A strange and disconcerting sound like whispering winds and strange rattling and rumblings is filling the air. The wide open space of the Ministry Field is green and overgrown. An old fence and three supporting posts are still sticking up out of the ground. The crumbling, decaying old buildings are now empty, their eerie interiors strewn with rubble and debris, the remains of a place which was once a naval station in the Second World War. Children passing through a hole in a fence and ...

‘Have you betrayed us? Have YOU…betrayed ME?’ With these immortal words, Kerr Avon confronts Roj Blake on the planet Gauda Prime and it is one of the most gut wrenching and perfectly pitched scenes of television drama ever made. Since the first episode of Blake's 7, this confrontation had been on the cards. Many viewers wondered if these two men would end up in some sort of a showdown and when it finally comes, it is so raw, so much a heart-breaking tragedy, it almost seems surreal, as if we cannot quite take in what we are watching. Season Four of Blake's 7 saw the rebels led by Avon...