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Series 1 of Hyperdrive rockets off in 2151 and the British have launched a fleet of spaceships to explore the galaxy in the only way the British can. That means with a stiff upper lip and regular tea breaks. Their mission? To export all things British - overpriced supermarkets, housing estates and call centres - to all corners, and to protect Britain's interests in a changing galaxy. At the forefront of this expeditionary force is the HMS Camden Lock, helmed by the irrepressible, if a little tetchy, Commander Henderson. Ably assisted by a crew of misfits (the further they are from Earth the better, quite frankly), the Commander steers his ship through the stars, giving orders from his big swivelly chair.
The team face many challenges throughout series 2, including becoming members of the best space-o-batics team, The Green Javelins, and rescuing an admiral's daughter to take her to university. They are, as ever, always up for the odd battle with hostile alien attackers; be they Queppu warriors, shiny red robots, or the terrifying Engulfers, they'll give it their best shot. Experience the highs, the lows, the anti-gravity failures, the annoying talking mops, and, of course, the wars with alien races. Lots of wars...
Includes bonus disc of special features.
Synopsis
This wacky BBC sci-fi sitcom follows the expeditionary crew on HMS Camden Lock spaceship, ably steered by Commander Henderson, who explore the galaxy exporting all things British along the way. The series stars Nick Frost (Spaced,
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I missed this series when it aired, and have only just discovered it. Why are there only two series??? It is very funny and has something for everyone who likes good British comedy. There isnt a single weak episode or character, and I have to admit a crush on Jeffers..
The episode with 'False York' is one to watch over and over again, as Kevin Eldon's Mister York creates a clone with hilarious random comments such as 'Im going pot holing now..'
Watch and be very entertained. And lets try and get at least another series out of the BBC!!!
The episode with 'False York' is one to watch over and over again, as Kevin Eldon's Mister York creates a clone with hilarious random comments such as 'Im going pot holing now..'
Watch and be very entertained. And lets try and get at least another series out of the BBC!!!
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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Hyperdrive is a deliciously innovative, affectionate comic take on space operas, not unlike the film Galaxy Quest. Set on board HMS Camden Lock, a British spaceship, in 2151 the comic genius crew tackle duty and disaster with equal success, albeit only in their own eyes. But everyone seems to know their place and where they'd rather be. So the Commander (Nick Frost) gets the swivelly chair, but only so no one else gets it. First Officer York (Kevin Eldon) gets to stride about with dangerous weapons, but would prefer to obliterate people with it, and brilliant Diplomatic Officer Teal (Miranda Hart) gets to accompany the almost bright Commander on missions - but yearns to be so much more to him. As a result Miranda Hart puts in some of the funniest moments in the whole thing - despite the comic strength of the cast as a whole. Hyperdrive owes as much to The Thin Blue Line and The Office as to Star Trek. One minute you're laughing, the next you're recoiling in horror at the strange habits of alien diplomats. And you can't say that about many things!
24 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Hyperdrive is silly, funny and clever. The DVD is an excellent package full of commentaries on every episode, with some very insightful background information. The making of documentaries are well put together too. The video diary stuff is a bit light but it always remains entertaining.
The actual episodes vary between action, character stuff and a bit of good old slapstick. By the end of series two you will know the characters well and be rooting for a third series.
The actual episodes vary between action, character stuff and a bit of good old slapstick. By the end of series two you will know the characters well and be rooting for a third series.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
A bit of silly
Well, the dvd arrived quickly well packaged so off we went. This is a daft comedy with two good leads in Nick Frost and Miranda Hart. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. G. Bedford
Hyperdrivel
From the other reviews it seems as though you either love this series or hate it. I really, really wanted to like it but just couldn't. Read more
Published 1 month ago by R. M. CURTIS
Surprised
When I saw an episode of "Hyperdrive" when it was originally shown on the BBC I hated it. It didn't click with me and I felt it didn't deserve the lovely FX shots. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Iain McClumpha
Would you trust this lot with a star ship?
There is no way on Earth that anyone would trust this lot with a starship. If you can get beyond that it has it's funny moments. Read more
Published 2 months ago by steve27
Hyperdrive review
Such an underated show, wish they would bring it back for another season but this time with a bigger budget. Sandstrom will you marry me?
Published 2 months ago by Jaybee
Epic failure
I truly wanted this to be funny but I gave up after only three episodes. Absolute drivel and I don't subscribe to the "hidden gem" and "overlooked genius" viewpoints. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Barry Carroll
Hyperdrivvel
I... ugh. Well, i am disappoint, to summarize.
Good chance my expectations were too high to begin with. "Ooo, Nick Frost! Ooo, Miranda Hart! Ooo, British sci fi comedy! Read more
Good chance my expectations were too high to begin with. "Ooo, Nick Frost! Ooo, Miranda Hart! Ooo, British sci fi comedy! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Namira
FAIL!
Had to return it because it froze when changing between layers on all discs, bbc seems to have built a reputation for poor dvd releases and this is no different and its a shame... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Wa11aceNGromit
hilarious
I'm sure this must be where "The Office" got their Idea from. It's a very similar sense of humour. I really love it. Why didn't they make any more series?
Published 9 months ago by Linda
Good Show.
I got a kick out of it and would like to see more series. I would say the show lie some where between red dwarf and galaxy quest. The three main officers do good jobs
Published 9 months ago by David J. Thompson
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