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The Big Knights brings humour to tales of chivalry and catastrophe that will delight audiences of all ages. Featuring the voices of Brian Blessed and David Rintoul The Big Knights live in the far-off land of Borovia - where dragons are fierce, witches are wicked, scientists are insane, and the economy is shaky! Among their many adventures, the Big Knights rescue two mischievous princesses from a tower, take a holiday in the Land of Vampires, and go undercover in their wondrous 'hats of invisibility'.
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United Kingdom released, Blu-Ray/Region B DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Behind the scenes, Commentary, Interactive Menu, Photo Gallery, Remastered, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: The Big Knights brings humour to tales of chivalry and catastrophe that will delight audiences of all ages. Featuring the voices of Brian Blessed and David Rintoul The Big Knights live in the far-off land of Borovia - where dragons are fierce, witches are wicked, scientists are insane, and the economy is shaky! Among their many adventures, the Big Knights rescue two mischievous princesses from a tower, take a holiday in the Land of Vampires, and go undercover in their wondrous 'hats of invisibility'. ...The Big Knights - Complete Series (Blu-Ray)
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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'The Big Knights' is one of my favourite series and I'm 45 years old. It was first transmitted in December/January of 1999/2000 on BBC1, got a 50% of the series VHS release and then vanished.
The series tells the story of the two largest and bravest (ie most reckless) knights of a bizarre country called Borovia that is clearly in the late 20th Century but only just. The Big Knights are loveable and extremely well meaning two man mobile disaster areas that tend to cause more chaos than they solve. They also have armoured pets, a dog and a hamster. The series is ideal for people of all ages but there's a slightly sly wit to it that appeals to adults as much as children. Add to that the excellent vocal performances from the whole cast, especially Brian Blessed as Sir Morris and David Rintoul as Sir Boris and you have a gem.
Aficionados have been awaiting a DVD release (with increasing frustration and eventual despair) for a decade and we'd have been happy to see a DVD with the original episodes in 4:3 aspect ratio as transmitted and seen on the VHS cassette, BUT: Astley Baker Davis who made 'The Big Knights' have recently completed a project to take the original CG based animation and prepare it for a DVD release. When they did so they were delighted to discover that the original series was created in 16:9 widescreen and cut down to 4:3 for the BBC. That means that this release, for the first time, is indeed full 16:9! Marvellous, but it gets better. They also were able to scale the images up to 1080p HD and you'll notice that a 'Free' Blu-Ray comes with this set. Fantastic. I expected to pay for a Blu-Ray and a DVD so getting both for an rrp of [...] (less on Amazon as I type)is astounding.
In conclusion: this appears to be the long awaited 'perfect' release of one of the most engaging and entertaining animated series ever made.
Oh ... did I mention it has the best theme tune in the world (maybe)? Thank you 'Rostov Balalaika orchestra'.
UPDATE:
I've just watched the entire series on Blu-Ray and it's been transferred very nicely. The audio is a big improvement from 1999 too! A bargain.
The series tells the story of the two largest and bravest (ie most reckless) knights of a bizarre country called Borovia that is clearly in the late 20th Century but only just. The Big Knights are loveable and extremely well meaning two man mobile disaster areas that tend to cause more chaos than they solve. They also have armoured pets, a dog and a hamster. The series is ideal for people of all ages but there's a slightly sly wit to it that appeals to adults as much as children. Add to that the excellent vocal performances from the whole cast, especially Brian Blessed as Sir Morris and David Rintoul as Sir Boris and you have a gem.
Aficionados have been awaiting a DVD release (with increasing frustration and eventual despair) for a decade and we'd have been happy to see a DVD with the original episodes in 4:3 aspect ratio as transmitted and seen on the VHS cassette, BUT: Astley Baker Davis who made 'The Big Knights' have recently completed a project to take the original CG based animation and prepare it for a DVD release. When they did so they were delighted to discover that the original series was created in 16:9 widescreen and cut down to 4:3 for the BBC. That means that this release, for the first time, is indeed full 16:9! Marvellous, but it gets better. They also were able to scale the images up to 1080p HD and you'll notice that a 'Free' Blu-Ray comes with this set. Fantastic. I expected to pay for a Blu-Ray and a DVD so getting both for an rrp of [...] (less on Amazon as I type)is astounding.
In conclusion: this appears to be the long awaited 'perfect' release of one of the most engaging and entertaining animated series ever made.
Oh ... did I mention it has the best theme tune in the world (maybe)? Thank you 'Rostov Balalaika orchestra'.
UPDATE:
I've just watched the entire series on Blu-Ray and it's been transferred very nicely. The audio is a big improvement from 1999 too! A bargain.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
What can I say, but marvelous.
It arrived in the post yesterday and I sat down to watch some of the episodes with my 8 and 7 year old daughters.
It was one of those daughter and father moments where we were splitting our sides with laughter at the same time.
My 7 year old daughter has now adopted Sir Boris as her new role model and is determined to burp as loud and offensively as him. As for my 8 year old, she has an appetite like Sir Doris the Hamster.
The stories are excellent, the timing is genious and the humour is wonderfully British. I would recommend anyone of my friends or family, except my rich aunt in Watford.
I might not be the World's best reviewer, but at least I'm the "most enthuuuusiastic"...The Big Knights [DVD and Blu ray combi]
It arrived in the post yesterday and I sat down to watch some of the episodes with my 8 and 7 year old daughters.
It was one of those daughter and father moments where we were splitting our sides with laughter at the same time.
My 7 year old daughter has now adopted Sir Boris as her new role model and is determined to burp as loud and offensively as him. As for my 8 year old, she has an appetite like Sir Doris the Hamster.
The stories are excellent, the timing is genious and the humour is wonderfully British. I would recommend anyone of my friends or family, except my rich aunt in Watford.
I might not be the World's best reviewer, but at least I'm the "most enthuuuusiastic"...The Big Knights [DVD and Blu ray combi]
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
After years of waiting we have at last got the full set of Big Knights episodes available on DVD. These are gret fun for all the family and would make a great Christmas present.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
BD is actually Widescreen
A couple of corrections for folks who may be looking at the back of the box...
The box states that the BD is produced in 4:3 but it is in fact widescreen 1080p. Read more
The box states that the BD is produced in 4:3 but it is in fact widescreen 1080p. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Daniel and Su Coffey
A big hit...
The Big Knights are just brilliant with a wit for both young and old. It is such a shame so few were made as they are a fabulous testament to British humour.
Published 3 months ago by Lock Trow
Best Cartoon
This Cartoon is fantastic. Sir Borris and Sir Morris are my favourites! Haha, I bought it for my kids and they like it, but it makes me really laugh.
Published 4 months ago by Aaron C
Compulsive viewing
I live in Australia and became addicted to the Big Knights many years ago. I have waited and waited for the DVD and it was definitely worth waiting for. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Boalercox
Excellent fun, not to be missed
I enjoyed watching these when the aired on BBC last century. I was really pleased to find them released on blu-ray (dvd also supplied), having followed up some link about Brian... Read more
Published 5 months ago by jsryork
Glorious
A friend recommended this, it's the entire run of a single season of this animated series. Why did the BBC do only one season? Read more
Published 7 months ago by Summerwhine
Absolutely worth it !
Having watched this when I was younger , I used to love the offbeat humor and absolute chaos The Big Knights would cause. Read more
Published 7 months ago by EyelessJesse226
laugh and laugh some more!
I would be going over ground others have covered in thier reviews of the big knights.
Best animated series ever made. It is a shame more were not made for the beeb. Read more
Best animated series ever made. It is a shame more were not made for the beeb. Read more
Published 8 months ago by flytrapjohn
Superb Adult Children's entertainment.
There is no language in existence that could even hope to begin heaping the appropriate accolades onto The Big Knights. Read more
Published 10 months ago by thekrunkymonkey
An excellent little series, shamefully overlooked by most.
I remember this series being on television back in the early noughties, and absolutely loving it. Obviously the studio went on to make Peppa Pig and we all know where the money is... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Michael
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