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It's a Sin (TV Mini-series) (2020): Another rich and satisfying drama created and written by Russell T Davies (QUEER AS FOLK, DOCTOR WHO, YEARS & YEARS), this time set in London in 1981…; DVD $29.95
Ken Burns' Country Music (2020): Formidable 8–part, 16 hour PBS series by the legendary documentarian Ken Burns, exploring the history of country music and it's cultural impact…; DVD $84.95
A Very English Scandal (TV Mini-series) (2018): 3–part BBC miniseries set in the 60's and 70's depicting the evolution of the "Jeremy Thorpe Scandal", in which the leader of the Liberal Party…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
My Brilliant Friend (TV Mini-series) (L'amica geniale) (2018): Evocative Neapolitan drama adapted from the international best–selling novel by Elena Ferrante, following an elderly woman as she recounts her…; DVD $39.95
Patrick Melrose (TV Series) (2018): 5–part miniseries based on the acclaimed novels by Edward St. Aubyn in which Benedict Cumberbatch plays an aristocratic and outrageously funny…; DVD $34.95
Sharp Objects (TV Mini-series) (2018): Searing psychological thriller with Amy Adams playing a reporter who returns to her small home town to investigate the murders of two preteen girls.…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Rellik (TV Mini-series) (2017): The title is "Killer" backwards, as so is the structural conceit of this innovative BBC crime thriller that starts at the end, with a prime suspect…; DVD $34.95
Trip to Spain, The (2017): Spoiled–rotten comedians Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan return for the third round of gastronomic tourism and improvised comedy – a tango…; DVD $29.95, $29.95
Mum (TV Series) (2016-2019): Quality British character comedy following twelve months in the life of a newly widowed mother in her late fifties who attempts to rebuild her life…; DVD $29.95, $34.95
Rebellion (TV Series) (2016): Powerful period drama that chronicles life in post–World War I Ireland as seen through the eyes of three young women, their families and…; DVD $29.95, $34.95
Search Party (TV Series) (2016): A dark comedy with Alia Shawkat as a unfulfilled Brooklyn NY resident whose friend goes missing, inspiring her to launch a private investigation with…; DVD $29.95
800 Words (TV Series) (2015): From the writers of OUTRAGEOUS FORTUNE come this gentle dramedy that follows the travails of a widowed Sydney columnist as he up sticks for life in…; DVD $49.95
Acquitted (TV Series) (Frikjent) (2015): High quality Norwegian crime drama centred around a high–flying executive who returns to his hometown twenty years after he was cleared of the…; DVD $29.95, $44.95
Agatha Christie: Partners in Crime (TV Series) (2015): Cheery update of Agatha Christie's crime–fighting duo, Tommy and Tuppence Beresford, who solve mysteries and search for enemy spies in 1950s…; DVD $34.95
Grand Designs New Zealand (TV Series) (2015-2017): New Zealand iteration of the immensely popular British design show has Wellington architect Chris Moller taking us behind the scenes of some…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $22.45
Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell (TV Series) (2015): Ripping historical fantasy based on the Susanna Clarke novel, concerns the adventures of two magicians during the Napoleonic wars.; DVD $39.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Legacy, The - Series 2 (TV Series) (Arvingerne) (2015): Second season of the gripping drama in which the death of a matriarch brings forgotten secrets out into the open and causes a prolonged battle for…; DVD $44.95
Master of None (TV Series) (2015): Based on the comedic viewpoints of its lead Aziz Ansari, this follows the personal and professional life of his 30–year–old…; DVD $34.95
Narcos (TV Series) (2015): Vivid, unflinching HBO drama chronicles the exploits of the notorious Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar.; DVD ~~$30~~ $22.50
Occupied (TV Series) (2015): Exciting Norwegian political thriller from the pen of Jo Nesbo that posits a future Norway taken over by Russia in a bid to increase oil production.; DVD $29.95, $29.95, $39.95 | Blu-Ray $44.95
Legacy, The - Series 1 (TV Series) (Arvingerne) (2014): From the creators of BORGEN and THE KILLING comes this gripping drama in which the death of a matriarch brings forgotten secrets out into the open…; DVD $59.95
Ray Donovan (TV Series) (2013): Echoing THE LONG GOODBYE and Chander's Philip Marlowe, this Californian noir stars Liev Schreiber as corporate 'fixer' whose work involves cleaning…; DVD ~~$30~~ $22.50
Top of the Lake (TV Series) (2013): An unnerving, atmosphere–rich 'feminist' policier from Australasian auteur Jane Campion, centred on the mystery of a 12–year–old…; DVD ~~$39.95~~ $29.95
Killing, The - Series 3 (TV Series) (Forbrydelsen) (2012): Final episodes in the ripping, immensely popular Danish homicide serial weaves a third plot exploring a death linked to the global financial crisis…; DVD $39.95
Mad Men - Season 5 (TV Series) (2012): Further episodes of the 60's–New–York–set television drama series focused on an ad exec basking in the glow of the golden age of…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Shadow Men, The (Spin; Les Hommes De L'Ombre) (2012): Political drama series follows the actions of a group of spin doctors who each advance their own cause after the assassination of the French…; DVD $39.95, $39.95, $39.95
Game of Thrones - Season 1 (TV Series) (2011): Justifiably acclaimed medieval series applies the magic HBO touch to the often–ridiculed world of sword and sorcery, with realism and violence…; DVD ~~$30~~ $20
Mad Men - Season 4 (TV Series) (2010): Further episodes of the 60's–New–York–set television drama series focused on an ad exec basking in the glow of the golden age of…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Offspring (TV Series) (2010): A neurotic obstetrician and her extended Melbourne family navigate love and other disasters in this bright comedy series. While not particularly…; DVD ~~$49.95~~ $25, $49.95
Outrageous Fortune (TV Series) - Series 6 (2010): Explosive final season of the popular NZ series, set around a family of 'Westie' (West Auckland) criminals trying to go straight.; DVD $24.95
This is England '86 (TV Mini-Series) (2010): The core cast of THIS IS ENGLAND return for this vivid small screen epilogue set three years later, where a maturing Shaun (Turgoose) must negotiate…; DVD $34.95
Billy T James - The Legend, The Man, The Cuz (2009): Latest compilation of the most popular sketches from irrepressible comedian Billy T James, including Te News, the Traffic Cop, the Hard Case, the…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Killing, The - Series 2 (TV Series) (Forbrydelsen) (2009): Further episodes from the ripping, immensely popular Danish homicide serial weaves a secondary plot of intrigue, corruption, and bureaucracy…; DVD $39.95
Outrageous Fortune (TV Series) - Series 5 (2009): Further outrageous episodes in the popular NZ series, set around a family of 'Westie' (West Auckland) criminals trying to go straight. Series 5:…; DVD $24.95
Un Village Francais (TV Series) (2009-2017): Confronting the difficult subject of French collaboration with the Germans during WW2, this series details the lives of the people of a fictional…; DVD $29.95, $39.95, $49.95, $49.95
Until Proven Innocent (2009): Credible homegrown teledrama tells the true story of the crusade to free David Dougherty, wrongly imprisoned for the rape and abduction of an…; DVD $25
Comic Genius of Billy T James, The - Legacy Edition (2008): Must–have DVD & CD collection of Billy T. James Greatest Hits. DVD includes over an hour of newly released material from the TVNZ vaults…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Flight of the Conchords - Season 2 (TV Series) (2008): Second series of the hit musical sitcom starring Kiwis Jermaine Clement and Bret McKenzie as they continue to haplessly chase success in New York…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Mad Men - Season 2 (TV Series) (2008): Further episodes of the 60's–New–York–set television drama series focused on an ad exec basking in the glow of the golden age of…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Murdoch Mysteries (TV Series) (2008): An under–appreciated, unique historical crime series set in Victorian Toronto in which an unorthodox young detective, William Murdoch, uses…; DVD $39.95, $39.95, $39.95, $39.95
Outrageous Fortune (TV Series) - Series 4 (2008): Further outrageous episodes in the popular NZ series, set around a family of 'Westie' (West Auckland) criminals trying to go straight. Series…; DVD $24.95
Doctor Who (TV Specials) [David Tennant] (Voyage of the Damned, The Next Doctor, Planet of the Dead, The Water of Mars, The End of Time) (2007-2010): In his final appearance as the Tenth Doctor, David Tennant signs off in style with this two part Winter Special. Old nemesis The Master (John Simm)…; Blu-Ray $69.95
George Gently (TV Series) (Inspector George Gently) (2007): Retro policier with a superb attention to detail, starring Martin Shaw as the eponymous inspector whose old–school detective methods are caught…; DVD $29.95, $29.95, $29.95, $29.95
Killing, The - Complete Series Boxset (TV Series) (Forbrydelsen) (2007-2012): The entire 40–episode story arc of the gripping Danish crime thriller – an immensely popular series synonymous with the 'Nordic Noir'…; DVD $79.95
Outrageous Fortune (TV Series) - Series 3 (2007): Further outrageous episodes in the popular NZ series, set around a family of 'Westie' (West Auckland) criminals trying to go straight. Series…; DVD $24.95
Metalocalypse (TV Series) (2006-2013): Vicious metal–inspired satire details the exploits of Dethlok, a mega–successful heavy metal band partial to a little violence, revolt,…; DVD $34.95, $34.95, $34.95, $34.95
Outrageous Fortune (TV Series) - Series 2 (2006): Further outrageous episodes in the popular NZ series, set around a family of 'Westie' (West Auckland) criminals trying to go straight. Series Two:…; DVD $19.95
Robin Hood (TV Series) (2006): The latest reincarnation of Robin Hood is a lavish, broadly appealing small screen BBC revival of the Sherwood legend. All of Robin’s friends and…; DVD ~~$35~~ $26.25
Doctor Who (Series 2) [David Tennant] (Dr. Who) (2005-2006): Tenth 'regeneration' of the enigmatic Doctor Who with David Tennant bequeathed the Tardis and sidekick Rose (played again by Billie Piper) in a new…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
Outrageous Fortune (TV Series) - Series 1 (2005): Mining similar territory to the feature–film SAVAGE HONEYMOON, this is a considerably more successful attempt at capturing the customs, mores…; DVD $19.95
Angels in America (TV Mini Series) (2004): An ambitious, multi–leveled portrait of the fractures, politics and metaphysical crises of 1980s America based on the stageplay by Tony…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $22.45
Bro' Town - Series 1 (TV Series) (2004): An instant hit with local audiences, this 'Simpsons of the South Pacific', catches a humourous and authentic South Auckland vibe, with its teenage…; DVD ~~$30~~ $22.50
Stiff (2004): Superior telemovie adaptation from the popular crime novel series by Shane Maloney, based around a shambling but effective government advisor…; DVD $24.95
Foyle's War (TV Series) (2002-2015): A distinguished drama series of mysteries set at the dawn of World War II, from the makers of Midsomer Murders. Michael Kitchen stars as charismatic…; DVD $24.95, $24.95, $24.95, $24.95
Games, The (TV Series) (1999): An exacting TV–satire that paralleled the lead–up to the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, turning the 'real TV' documentary format on its head…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $20
Inspector Montalbano (TV Series) (Commissario Montalbano) (1999-2018): Based on the global bestsellers by Andrea Camilleri, this series of telemovies is set around a world–weary, though not cynical, Sicilian…; DVD $29.95, $29.95, $34.95, $39.95
New Zealand Wars, The (1999): Praised, yet inevitably controversial documentary series on New Zealand's 19th century history, in particular the various land–wars between…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
From the Earth to the Moon (TV Series) (1998): Truly epic dramatisation of the Apollo space programme – produced by Tom Hanks after the success of APOLLO 13 – which looks at the entire…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Jonathan Creek (TV Series) (1997): Odd coupling Alan Davies and Caroline Quentin play nerdy magician and blunt–edged journalist respectively in this British series of…; DVD $24.95, $39.95, $39.95, $39.95
Kingdom II, The (Riget II) (1997): Lars Von Trier's compulsive TV creation continues into its second series of medical soap opera, supernatural horror and black comedy. Raising the…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Midsomer Murders (TV Series) (1997): A worthwhile British police drama in the tradition of Agatha Christie's MISS MARPLE, in which a veteran detective Inspector Barnaby (Nettles) and his…; DVD $24.95, $24.95, $24.95, $24.95
Cadfael (TV Series) (1994-1996): Derek Jacobi stars as Brother Cadfael, a former soldier, sailor and crusader turned botanist monk who often finds himself solving baffling murders…; DVD $49.95
House of Cards, The (TV Series) (1990-1993): A sardonic and blackly humourous look at British politics, with a reptilian Ian Richardson plotting and blackmailing his way into power in three…; DVD ~~$30~~ $22.50
Agatha Christie's Poirot (TV Series) (1989-2002): Solid TV adaptation of Agatha Christie's series of detective novels featuring the fussily eccentric Belgian detective Hercule Poirot as he goes about…; DVD $39.95, $39.95, $39.95, $39.95
Lonesome Dove (TV Mini-series) (Lonesome Dove, Streets Of Laredo, Dead Man's Walk, Return to Lonesome Dove) (1989-1993): A hefty star cast congregate for this acclaimed TV adaptation of Larry McMurtry's novel about two former Texas Rangers (Duvall, Jones) who retire to…; DVD $89.95 | Blu-Ray $119.95
Ruth Rendell Mysteries (TV Mini-series) (1987-2000): Well–loved British mystery series consisting of adapted stories from celebrated crime writer Ruth Rendell, brought to life by an impressive…; DVD $119.95
Tutti Frutti (TV Series) (1987): This beautifully sardonic Scottish miniseries launched the careers of it's lead actors, offering a brilliant satire of the music industry and a deft…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Tripods, The (TV Series) (1982): One of the BBC's most expensive serials was this imaginative, if uneven, handling of John Christopher's Tripods trilogy. In 2089, the Earth is ruled…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Brideshead Revisited (Mini-series) (1981): Famous adaptation of Evelyn Waugh's novel chronicles one Charles Ryder and his relationship with the Marchmain family in England between the wars.…; DVD $39.95
Saturday Night Live (TV Series) (SNL) (1975-1976): The legendary, long–running NBC variety show, responsible for incubating the careers of every major American comedian since 1975. Original cast…; DVD $69.95
Survivors (TV Series) (1975-1977): Memorable post–apocalyptic drama serial following a small group of survivors after 99.9% of Earth’s population has been wiped out by a deadly…; DVD ~~$35~~ $26.25, ~~$35~~ $26.25
Kolchak: The Night Stalker (TV Series) (1974-1975): Darkly comic supernatural series following newspaper reporter Carl Kochak as he attempts to uncover supernatural occurrences in downtown Chicago.…; DVD $49.95
Little House on the Prairie (TV Series) (1974-1982): Gently focused account of a settler family building their 'little house' on the plains of Minnesota in the 1870s. While not exactly gritty, this is…; DVD $39.95, $39.95
Elizabeth R (TV Series) (1971): Glenda Jackson makes a banquet of English history, as Elizabeth I, one of Auld England's most influential monarchs. This BBC series is exceptional in…; DVD ~~$40~~ $30
Mary Tyler Moore Show, The (TV Series) (1970-1974): A highly polished, somewhat revolutionary sitcom following the career path and domestic life of a determinedly single newsroom journalist, this made…; DVD $29.95, $29.95, $29.95, $29.95
Odd Couple, The (TV Series) (1970): Spinning off from the feature film based on Neil Simon's Broadway play, this small screen version winningly supplants the Lemmon–Matthau double…; DVD $29.95, $29.95, $29.95, $29.95
Benny Hill Show, The (TV Series) (1969-1989): Despite his political incorrectness, Benny had one of the funniest comedy shows of the 70s – the greatest 'its of which are fondly assembled…; DVD $14.95
Monty Python's Flying Circus (TV Series) (1969-1974): Britain's most infamous comic ensemble present four seasons of inspired madness. Complete seasons 1–4 available over seven discs.; Blu-Ray $149.95
Here's Lucy (TV Series) (1968): Audiences still loved Lucy in this swansong sitcom for the beloved comedian. Ball plays a zany widow; her real–life son and daughter play her…; DVD $29.95, $39.95, $39.95, $39.95
Forsyte Saga, The (TV Series) (1967): The BBC's acclaimed version of John Galsworthy's series of novels known as "The Forsyte Saga", which cover the lives of five generations of a wealthy…; DVD ~~$100~~ $65
Time Tunnel, The (TV Series) (1966-1967): One of producer Irwin Allen's (LOST IN SPACE) most ambitious and successful series, finds two US scientists working on the secret time–travel…; DVD $59.95

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