Survivors - Series 1 - Complete [DVD] [1975]: Amazon.co.uk: Lucy Fleming, Ian McCulloch, Denis Lill, Stephen Dudley, Tanya Ronder, John Abineri, Lorna Lewis, Carolyn Seymour, Michael Gover, Celia Gregory, Gordon Salkilld, Chris Tranchell, Terry Nation: DVD

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A conical flask smashes in a laboratory and a deadly virus escapes into the atmosphere. A number of survivors, seemingly immune to the disease, search each other out. Complete episodes from series one.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant characters, compelling scripts, a winner!, 21 Oct 2003

By	Gary - See all my reviews

Comforting to know that six months after the apocalypse, the middle classes will still be able to have their highlights done. Right, Abby? This emotional rollercoaster ride was one of the most memorable series of the seventies, alongside I, Claudius and Henry VIII, and has yet to be bettered. It's a dillema whether or not to leave the classics to memory, but I enjoyed it. Some much needed levity is introduced in episodes 7 & 8, the 'favours' scene being a particular favourite. The writers are just softening you up for the harrowing episode 9, though. Tom Price is the best character, I think. Talfryn Thomas's performance in said episode was stunning. Special mention also to Myra Francis for her incendiary performance as Anne.

There are too many directional flourishes to mention, but one striking moment is Anne listening to the sound of the scythe. The outcome is the opposite of the suggestion. Minor quibbles include the statistical unlikelyhood of Charmaine and Arthur, the ducking of the toilet issue when Gregg discovers Vic again, and the mysterious disappearence of Norman and Donnie. Also, the loss of Terry Scully almost cheats Vic out of his revenge. However, his replacement does a creditable job and the tension you can cut with a knife. The quarry seige may be slow by today's standards but overall, Survivors has dated in a positive way.

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Interviewer Priestner I took to be a fan of the series and he questions well. There's little guessing his favourite actor. Down, sir, she's a married women. I've got the Abby habit, myself.
Interviewee Ian McCulloch doesn't say much about Gregg which is a pity. Gregg's opening line is enigmatically bitter and amusingly Abby seems to be a continuation of his marrital relationship. There's much humour in the way he evolves from a loner into a family man, against his original intentions. Loved the little touch of putting the little girl on the pony back to front. He's also very grumpy!
Talented Goddess Caroline Seymour still seems to sport the same hairstyle, if dyed. Her objections to episode 9 are puzzling, seeing as it appears to have an anti-capitol punishment message.

There's a nice booklet. Love the picture of Gregg and Jenny in their flares. Play a drinking game as to how many people strike this pose during the entire series.
If you don't mind historical series and have never seen Survivors then plunge in. It's a masterpiece. Arguably, there was no need for another, especially with the exclusion of Caroline Seymour.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Survivors - revisit it!!!!!, 12 Mar 2004

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Well! As (only just) 40 year olds, we had frequently said "Do you remember...?" and one of those topics was the TV series "The Survivors"....it seemed to play a significant part of our pre-teens memories - maybe we were just reaching the age of thinking about our mortality in the event of a world disaster(?). We often asked why had series never been repeated on TV, so, when I saw that the DVD was available I just had to buy it, and - YES - watching the DVD was JUST as good as the first time around - OK, it is clearly 1970's ....but the plot and the relationships are so true to life - even for the 21st Century - Lets have Series 2 released as soon as possible!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars More please!, 26 Jun 2004

By	Steerforth (Sussex) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

I've bought quite a few DVD's of 70's British television series and in most cases they seem horribly dated and not as good as I remember, but Survivors has aged remarkably well thanks to a combination of good writing and a superb cast.

If Survivors had been made today, the BBC would have probably produced a couple of 90-minute films with either Robson Jerome or Ross Kemp in the lead role and each scene would be accompanied by a slick, orchestral soundtrack. That is the reality of modern television drama. In the 70's the BBC was different. It was committed to making the best drama it possibly could and didn't have to worry about foreign sales or competing with satellite channels. As a result, it could produce drama series that slowly unfolded over a season, giving the characters room to grow. The Survivors is a classic example of the golden age of BBC drama and still has the power to shock. I would warmly recommend it to anyone.

I hope that the second series will be released.

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4.0 out of 5 stars How do you survive in a broken society?
I remembered enjoying this series in 1975 but had not seen all the episodes. I wondered how it would stand up a quarter of a century later but I was not disappointed. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Wynne Kelly

5.0 out of 5 stars bfrilliant series
OK the acting is a bit naff in places, but overall the plot is great, and more importantly, believable and realistic. Read more

Published 2 months ago by Merlin

5.0 out of 5 stars It's life but not as we know it...........
This is the first, & best, series of a very enjoyable trilogy & certainly knocks the current re-run on BBC into a cocked hat. Read more

Published 15 months ago by Sizzle

5.0 out of 5 stars terry nation does it again
a sci-fi drama that really is sci-fi, not soap opera in space.

you'll know the basic plot outline from other reviews, so i'll focus on the series' other strong... Read more

Published 16 months ago by MigratingFishSwim

2.0 out of 5 stars dated but good
excellent idea, hasnt travelled very well at all, acting is far to pretentious, and wooden, almost to the point where you actually see the actors waiting to say there lines, far... Read more

Published 18 months ago by A. D. Taylor

5.0 out of 5 stars Sex, violence and.....vegetables.
It's been 32 years since Survivors first appeared on BBC1 & it is interesting to see compare it to more contemperary dramas. Read more

Published 22 months ago by D. Campbell

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and Well worth Purchasing
I was very impressed with this series, having never seen it before I bought the dvd's on spec and wasn't disappointed at all. Read more

Published 23 months ago by Herneoakshield

5.0 out of 5 stars A must if you love Land Rovers
Lots of things I watched as a kid have slowly left my memory but old "Survivors" is one I just can't shake off. Read more

Published 24 months ago by Simon Ludlam

5.0 out of 5 stars Post-apocalypse sf comes of age on tv.
The "post apocalypse" theme is an old staple of sf, and has been attempted every so often on tv. This series marks its coming of age. Read more

Published on 21 May 2007 by M. W. Stone

5.0 out of 5 stars More relevant today then it was when it was made 32 years ago
When this was broadcast in 1975 I remember being gripped by its frightening premise. 99% of the world's population is wiped out by a virus and those that are left - the survivors... Read more

Published on 10 May 2007 by D. Lynch

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