New R2 Fawlty Towers SE??

Guest 1658 · 22-07-2003, 23:34

Just noticed that Play have listed for re-release the complete Fawlty Towers SE this coming November.

Extras listed;

New interviews with the original cast
Commentary
Out-takes
Original photographs
Torquay tourist information film
Interactive menus
Scene selection

Not a bag full more - although the out-takes and interviews could be good (especially as they've listed it at 14.99 for the set - rrp 19.99) Seems quite cheap and a possible mis-price - do play honour misprices?

edit - not having picked up this series yet, are these not the extras you get with the current releases?

Savagexii · 22-07-2003, 23:58

All i remember from the original boxset was interviews with the cast (fairly recent ones) and a visit to what was left of the outdoor set for the hotel and some stuff about the hotel that inspired it all.

Guest 25297 · 23-07-2003, 00:16

It looks like a it's got all of the same extras as the existing set to me.

Jonny G · 23-07-2003, 00:38

Didn't think original set had any commentary???

Guest 24565 · 23-07-2003, 06:03

The original release did have commentries (by the directors) - I've just checked.

LouBarlow · 23-07-2003, 07:41

It didn't have outtakes though did it ?

Guest 20397 · 23-07-2003, 08:47

Yes, it does have outtakes.

Guest 9652 · 23-07-2003, 09:20

Thank god for that, I thought I was going to have to replace my excellent 3 disc set!!!

malcy · 23-07-2003, 09:22

Extras are same as the previous version. It just looks like they have lowered the price.
Previously had an rrp of �34.99 for the 3 disk set of one for each series and one for the extras, althought Play have been selling this for �17.99 recently.

Guest 9652 · 23-07-2003, 09:45

I got mine from Play for �17.99!!

Marv · 23-07-2003, 10:40

I have a feeling this is only teh first sesion, i know it states the running time is 6 hours, but the RRP on the current boxset is �34.99 and the Collectors boxset states RRP of �19.99

Guest 518 · 15-08-2003, 14:18

Is is worth buying the new one disc version or the existing 3 disk version ?
Also i cant see any other R2 etailers with it listed?

Guest 6959 · 15-08-2003, 17:31

Existing 3 disc is just the same, and you get both series.

I find it hard to believe the new release is 1 disc. Extras on a 3 hour long disc will push the compression into diabolical ground.

Guest 518 · 21-08-2003, 20:43

according to dvd review magazine, the new collectors edition RRP is �39.99?

Guest 1658 · 21-08-2003, 21:39

So, what's Play's policy on misprices?