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Singing Detective, The (TV Series)Singing Detective, The (TV Series) (1986) Aro Favourite
Dir. Jon Amiel
Feat. Michael Gambon, Joanne Whalley, Patrick Malahide
Ground–breaking fantasy–drama from the unique genius of Dennis Potter. Michael Gambon is brilliant as a bed–ridden, frustrated…
Sledge Hammer! (TV Series)Sledge Hammer! (TV Series) (1986)
Feat. David Rasche, Harrison Page, Anne-Marie Martin
GET SMART meets DIRTY HARRY in this riotous late–night spoof detailing the exploits of unorthodox Inspector 'Sledge Hammer', a loose cannon of…
Twilight Zone, The (TV Series)Twilight Zone, The (TV Series) (1985) Recommended
Dir. Wes Craven, Tommy Lee Wallace, Robert Downey Snr.
Feat. Bruce Willis, Eric Bogosian, Amy Irving
A solid if variable 1980's reprise of Rod Serling's iconic series of off–beat fantasy stories. Also available; "Lost Classics" (1994),…
Doctor Who (TV Series) [Colin Baker]Doctor Who (TV Series) [Colin Baker] (Dr. Who) (1984-1986)
Feat. Colin Baker
The sixth 'Doctor Who' was played by Colin Baker as flamboyant and over–dressed, as the BBC tried to quell dropping audience figures by turning…
Miami Vice (TV Series)Miami Vice (TV Series) (1984)
Dir. Thomas Carter
Feat. Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas
One of the premiere TV–fantasies of the 1980s – pastel–suited vice–cops Crockett and Tubbs (Don Johnson and Phillip Michael…
Street HawkStreet Hawk (1984-1985)
Feat. Rex Smith, Joe Regalbuto
Short lived KNIGHT RIDER knock–off is still an enjoyable ride. Teen idol Smith plays a formed dirt bike racer recruited by a covert…
Blackadder 1 (TV Series)Blackadder 1 (TV Series) (The Black Adder) (1983)
Dir. Martin Shardlow
Feat. Rowan Atkinson, Brian Blessed, Tim McInnerny
Quirky, frequently funny inaugural series of the 80's comedy smash, set in Medieval England. Six episodes contained on one DVD or two tapes: 'The…
V (TV Series)V (TV Series) (1983)
Dir. Kenneth Johnson
Feat. Robert Englund, Michael Ironside
Compelling sci–fi saga detailing the mass invasion of alien spacecraft whose inhabitants dubiously claim to have come in peace.
A-Team, The (TV Series)A-Team, The (TV Series) (1982)
Dir. Rod Holcomb
Feat. George Peppard, Mr T, Tim Dunigan
Pumped–up, jingoistic 80s TV–series about a commando crew of misfits led by George Peppard. The rest of team comprised Mr T, Tim Dunigan,…
Doctor Who (TV Series) [Peter Davison]Doctor Who (TV Series) [Peter Davison] (Dr. Who) (1982-1984)
Feat. Peter Davison
Succeeding the ever–popular Tom Baker, Peter Davison held his own as the fifth incarnation of "Doctor Who' by bringing a boyish charm to the…

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