British science fiction/fantasy TV shows

Snooz · Post by **Snooz** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 3:57 pm

Already hooked on Doctor Who, went through both seasons of Survivors with mixed feelings but generally thought it was entertaining, watched several seasons of Primeval until it got annoyingly stupid, just started on the second season of Being Human... let's see, what else? 1981 version of Day of the Triffids, Jeckyll and probably a few more I can't think of.

So... any recommendations?

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 4:03 pm

There's an 8 part series called "Outcasts" that is showing now.

Outcasts (TV series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I've kept with it, even though it started a little slow. Good cast

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 4:07 pm

There's always " Blakes 7". That's a cult series from the 70's/80's

Blake's 7 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Sort of Dr Who for grown ups

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 4:11 pm

"Torchwood" is a spin off from Dr Who

Torchwood - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Snooz · Post by **Snooz** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 4:14 pm

Damn it, Outcasts isn't available at either amazon watch instantly or itunes. I'll probably have to wait till the season is over and they're about to release it on DVD. The other one isn't available anywhere. *pout*

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 4:21 pm

I think Torchwood aired in the US at some time

Snooz · Post by **Snooz** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 4:23 pm

Snowfire;1354570 wrote: I think Torchwood aired in the US at some time

Sorry, I missed your earlier comment... yep, big fan of the show, bought it on itunes. They're a little brutal killing off cast members, I hope Gwen makes it through the new season.

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 4:26 pm

Category:British science fiction television programmes - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Try trawling through this list.

"Space 1999" was excellent, as was "UFO". High production values for the time. Both probably aired in the US.

Snooz · Post by **Snooz** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 4:33 pm

Ah, you're a genius! Thank you. I tried the different categories on netflix, amazon and itunes without much success.

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 4:35 pm

Then of course there is the classic "Red Dwarf" A long running Sci-Fi comedy series. Genius and often hilariously funny

Red Dwarf - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

I just read there was a US version. Was that any good ?

Snooz · Post by **Snooz** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 4:44 pm

Snowfire;1354574 wrote: Then of course there is the classic "Red Dwarf" A long running Sci-Fi comedy series. Genius and often hilariously funny

Red Dwarf - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

I just read there was a US version. Was that any good ?

I had to look it up, apparently it never went anywhere after the pilot was made.

Good suggestion, that's available on netflix instant and there are a TON of season... that'll keep me busy for a while.

Post by **spot** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 5:32 pm

SnoozeAgain;1354563 wrote: just started on the second season of Being Human...

Aidan Turner (John Mitchell) acts well, I liked him particularly in the BBC 2009 romp through Victorian England, Desperate Romantics. And Being Human series 1 and 2 was filmed partly in the local streets and partly three miles off across the river, which added interest. I think I saw two episodes. I'm quite sure I dislike the genre.

Snooz · Post by **Snooz** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 5:38 pm

I've always enjoyed horror, science fiction and fantasy. Not the twee fairies and rainbows kind of thing, more like this. REALLY looking forward to this series.

Post by **spot** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 5:48 pm

SnoozeAgain;1354581 wrote: Not the twee fairies and rainbows kind of thing, more like this. Good lord. In a previous existence I suspect I had a thing for the Battling Bard of Potidaea but I'm quite sure I'd never admit it.

Snooz · Post by **Snooz** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 5:57 pm

Yet you admit to being an iguana king. How strange.

Post by **spot** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 6:09 pm

SnoozeAgain;1354583 wrote: Yet you admit to being an iguana king. How strange.

I'm fairly sure that if I were candid and accurate in a reported self-assessment, my online reputation would suffer serious long-term damage. Engaging in a harmless Gabriella or Xena post is both innocent and impossible to get wrong - Gabriella every time, we all know that.