The Greatest Television Shows Ever

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Buffy The Vampire Slayer - The Complete DVD Collection
1.  Buffy The Vampire Slayer - The Complete DVD Collection DVD ~ Sarah Michelle Gellar
The list author says:
  "Genius Joss Whedon's most well-known and one of the best television shows you'll ever see. Great, wildly fun entertainment: you'll laugh, cry and think."
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Angel - Complete Collection [DVD]
2.  Angel - Complete Collection [DVD] DVD ~ David Boreanaz
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  "'Buffy's sister show which became a success in its own right. This deals with darker themes of redemption and loneliness in the big city where Buffy dealt with adolescence and feminism."
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Dollhouse - Season 1 [DVD]
3.  Dollhouse - Season 1 [DVD] DVD ~ Eliza Dushku
The list author says:
  "Whedon's newest contribution to TV. Not quite as addictive as Buffy but still superior to anything else on TV. A show that deals with the big philosophical questions, with action, horror and comedy."
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Firefly - The Complete Series [DVD] [2003]
4.  Firefly - The Complete Series [DVD] [2003] DVD ~ Nathan Fillion
The list author says:
  "Another Whedonverse show. Freedom and democracy are explored in this crazy sci-fi western which has attracted legions of fans globally."
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Life on Mars : Complete BBC Series 1 & 2 (8 Disc Box Set) [2006] [DVD]
5.  Life on Mars : Complete BBC Series 1 & 2 (8 Disc Box Set) [2006] [DVD] DVD ~ John Simm
The list author says:
  "Some of the best British television ever made. Great performances, enduring characters, fantastic comedy and emotionally gripping too. Perfect entertainment."
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Doctor Who - The Complete Series 3 Box Set [DVD] [2007]
6.  Doctor Who - The Complete Series 3 Box Set [DVD] [2007] DVD ~ David Tennant
The list author says:
  "Another British classic. Watch any season, but this particularly because it includes Steven Moffat's *stunning* episode 'Blink'."
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Torchwood: Complete BBC Series 1 Box Set [2006] [DVD]
7.  Torchwood: Complete BBC Series 1 Box Set [2006] [DVD] DVD ~ John Barrowman
The list author says:
  "Not quite as wondeful as 'Doctor Who' but still great TV. Watch from this beginning up to the *brilliant* mini-arch 'Children of Earth' (post-series 3)."
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Veronica Mars: Complete First Season (6pc) (Ws) [DVD] [2005] [US Import]
8.  Veronica Mars: Complete First Season (6pc) (Ws) [DVD] [2005] [US Import] DVD ~ Kristen Bell
The list author says:
  "Rob Thomas's spectacularly written and plotted noir series. Undoubtedly one of the best TV series you have never seen. You will fall in love with teen private detective Veronica."
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Veronica Mars: Complete Second Season [DVD] [2005] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
9.  Veronica Mars: Complete Second Season [DVD] [2005] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ Kristen Bell
The list author says:
  "Continuing the story of noir teen detective, the fearless Veronica Mars, this season continues to explore the rich-poor divide, identity and power vs. powerlessness with a kickass plotline."
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Veronica Mars: Complete Third Season (6pc) (Ws) [DVD] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
10.  Veronica Mars: Complete Third Season (6pc) (Ws) [DVD] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ Kristen Bell
The list author says:
  "The third season isn't quite as brilliant as the first two, as Thomas plays with plotting, but he does introduce some pathos - particularly in standout episode 'I Know What You'll Do Next Summer'."
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Dexter : Complete Season 1 [DVD]
11.  Dexter : Complete Season 1 [DVD] DVD ~ Michael C. Hall
The list author says:
  "America's Favourite Serial Killer. Genius, wry, twisted television that constantly asks you to question the most simple and yet complicated moral questions. There is black comedy, drama and blood too!"
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Dexter Season 2 [DVD]
12.  Dexter Season 2 [DVD] DVD ~ Michael C. Hall
The list author says:
  "Season Two - some people thought this season was even better than the first. I thought they were pretty much equally brilliant. Twisted, gripping and humorous."
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Extras - Collection [DVD]
13.  Extras - Collection [DVD] DVD ~ Extras
The list author says:
  "Gervais and Merchant's legendary comedy series about working as an extra in the movie industry. The kind of comedy that makes you cry the whole way through and ache for days afterward. Never gets old."
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The Office - Complete Series One & Two and The Christmas Specials [2001] [DVD]
14.  The Office - Complete Series One & Two and The Christmas Specials [2001] [DVD] DVD ~ Ricky Gervais
The list author says:
  "The show that launched Ricky Gervais. Needs no explanation, but if you haven't seen it - are you crazy? GO, watch, NOW!"
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Pushing Daisies - Complete Season 1 [DVD]
15.  Pushing Daisies - Complete Season 1 [DVD] DVD ~ Anna Friel
The list author says:
  "'Amelie' for television, but with melodic dialogue, candyfloss visuals, sweet but smart and witty stories and fun characters."
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Pushing Daisies - Complete Season 2 [DVD]
16.  Pushing Daisies - Complete Season 2 [DVD] DVD ~ Lee Pace
The list author says:
  "The *far* too short lived second season. More feel-good fun from the Pie Hole!"
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Hex - Season 2 [DVD] [2006]
17.  Hex - Season 2 [DVD] [2006] DVD ~ Jemima Rooper
The list author says:
  "The first season of this wonderful British fantasy series is up on this site too, but the 2nd is far superior. College teens deal with sex, schoolwork - oh, and the demonic forces of evil!"
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Jane Eyre (BBC) [2007] [DVD] [2006]
18.  Jane Eyre (BBC) [2007] [DVD] [2006] DVD ~ Ruth Wilson
The list author says:
  "Best of British period classics. A great adaptation of the book, in particular episode 2&3 which are brilliantly written. The acting is astonishing. Great winter evening viewing, I think!"
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The Virgin Queen [DVD] [2006]
19.  The Virgin Queen [DVD] [2006] DVD ~ Power Tv
The list author says:
  "Another brilliant costume-fest. Powerful, wrenching and warts'n'all story of Elizabeth I. Breathtaking breakout performances from Anne-Marie Duff and Tom Hardy."
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Derren Brown Inside Your Mind [DVD]
20.  Derren Brown Inside Your Mind [DVD] DVD ~ Derren Brown
The list author says:
  "A DVD selection from wonderful and creepy Derren Brown's early E4 Mind Control specials."
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Derren Brown Trick of The Mind 1 [DVD] [2004]
21.  Derren Brown Trick of The Mind 1 [DVD] [2004] DVD ~ Derren Brown
The list author says:
  "The first series of 'Trick of the Mind'. Series 2&3 also available on Amazon. Look out for the 'Specials' and live shows too."
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Jekyll : Complete BBC Series 1 [2007] [DVD]
22.  Jekyll : Complete BBC Series 1 [2007] [DVD] DVD ~ James Nesbitt
The list author says:
  "Wonderful sci-fi update full of horror and rollarcoaster plotting of the old 'Jekyll and Hyde' tale by fantastic Dr Who writer Steven Moffat."
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Casanova [2005] [DVD]
23.  Casanova [2005] [DVD] DVD ~ Peter O'Toole
The list author says:
  "Russell T. Davies's hysterically funny, farcical, witty and ultimately moving sexy comedy series. David Tennant astounds."
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The Devil's Whore [DVD]
24.  The Devil's Whore [DVD] DVD ~ Dominic West
The list author says:
  "Epic and intimate tale of loves and lives in Civil War England; full of political intrigue, complex plotting and wondeful settings. Plus the great performances from John Simm and Andrea Riseborough"
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Jonathan Creek - Complete Series 1-4 & The Christmas Specials Boxset [DVD] [1997]
25.  Jonathan Creek - Complete Series 1-4 & The Christmas Specials Boxset [DVD] [1997] DVD ~ Alan Davies
The list author says:
  "Brilliant, addictive TV series. Wonderfully funny and great engaging charcters."
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Firefly - The Complete Series [DVD] [2003] forum
Two Types Of Firefly Box Sets On Sale On Amazon! 		1 16 Apr 2012
Doctor Who - The Complete Series 3 Box Set [DVD] [2007] forum
Season 3 boxset design 		7 4 Apr 2012
Pushing Daisies - Complete Season 2 [DVD] forum
Languages & Subtitles 		1 1 Feb 2012
Jane Eyre (BBC) [2007] [DVD] [2006] forum
Does this have the prequel "Wide Sargasso Sea" on it? 		0 12 Dec 2011
Buffy The Vampire Slayer - The Complete DVD Collection forum
Episode Booklets Missing 		0 10 Oct 2011
Buffy The Vampire Slayer - The Complete DVD Collection forum
Any missing bits on DVD? 		2 22 Sep 2011
Firefly - The Complete Series [DVD] [2003] forum
After Firefly? 		7 12 Sep 2011
Life on Mars : Complete BBC Series 1 & 2 (8 Disc Box Set) [2006] [DVD] forum
Subtitles? 		3 6 Aug 2011
Buffy The Vampire Slayer - The Complete DVD Collection forum
Subtitles? 		11 8 Jul 2011
The Office - Complete Series One & Two and The Christmas Specials [2001] [DVD] forum
Greatest Sitcom Character 		3 26 Jun 2011
Doctor Who - The Complete Series 3 Box Set [DVD] [2007] forum
subtitles? 		0 25 Jun 2011
The Office - Complete Series One & Two and The Christmas Specials [2001] [DVD] forum
Does this boxset offer any extras not on the previous single series releases? 		0 19 Jun 2011
 
   

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