"Actor: David Dickinson"

• The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy | DVD | (28/01/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  The original BBC radio adventures of Arthur Dent (an ape-descendant whose anger at the apparently inexplicable destruction of his home planet Earth, situated in an obscure corner of the outer spiral arm of the galaxy, is expressed in frequent irritation at friendly automatic doors and vending machines) and his travelling companions, Ford Prefect (an itinerant towel-carrying hitch-hiker originally from a small planet somewhere in the vicinity of Betelgeuse), Zaphod Beeblebrox (the notorious ex-Galactic President and patron of Eccentrica Galumbits, the triple-breasted whore of Eroticon Six) and Marvin the Paranoid Android (who's still suffering from that terrible pain in all the diodes down his left side) proved to be such a success for the BBC that its transition to TV was (almost) inevitable. In 1981 several key members of the radio cast made the move to the small screen. Simon Jones' bewildered Arthur Dent remains the central character, shambling around in his dressing gown (a fact easy to forget on radio); Mark Wing-Davey's Zaphod Beeblebrox is the same as his boastful radio persona, even if the second head utterly fails to convince. Unfortunately, newcomers David Dixon (as Ford Prefect) and the irritating Sandra Dickinson (as Trillian) are no match for their radio predecessors.The problem here is not so much the low-budget look as the script itself, which is lovingly faithful to the radio series in a way that Douglas Adams' novels aren't. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy was a lucid, satirical, occasionally profound, utterly unique comic invention on radio. As such, it has nothing to gain from TV. The script needs no visual elaboration--that's best left to the listener's own imagination. Only the animated renditions of the Guide itself enhance Peter Jones' wonderfully dry narration; otherwise--paradoxically, perhaps--by supplying images the concept is oddly diminished here.On the DVD: A suitably eclectic not to say eccentric collection of extra features makes this a wholly satisfying two-disc set, neatly packaged in a fold-out slipcase. On the second disc there's an hour-long "making of" documentary from 1992 featuring contributions from the cast and crew, including Douglas Adams; and then there's even more in a 20-minute section entitled "Don't Panic!". A fascinating behind-the-scenes peek at filming as the clock runs out on studio time and a look at the recording of the original radio series complete the first part. Then navigate to the "Outer Planets" to find outtakes, a deleted scene, Zaphod's animatronic second head on Tomorrow's World and Peter Jones's witty and shambolic introduction to the first episode, plus more besides. The series itself is presented in standard 4:3 ratio and Dolby stereo. --Mark Walker

• The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy Special Edition | Blu Ray | (01/10/2018) from £12.99   |  Saving you £5.00 (38.49%)   |  RRP £17.99

  For the first time in the history of the universe, the complete Hitcher's Guide to the Galaxy is available in high definition! The cult classic British series from the mind of Douglas Adams is back in this very special edition. Featuring all episodes in full HD and 5.1 audio plus over 5 ½ hours of new and existing bonus material. Unbeknownst to its inhabitants, Earth is to be demolished to make way for an intergalactic highway. Arthur Dent (Simon Jones), an unassuming Englishman, is whisked off the planet to safety by his alien friend Ford Prefect (David Dixon), and launched on a dizzying journey through space and time (with only a towel, and a fish to help them) to discover the meaning of life itself.

• Thunderbirds Are Go: Series 3; Vol 1 | DVD | (09/09/2019) from £9.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  When disaster strikes... International Rescue answers the call!

• The Alfred Hitchcock Hour - Season Three (8 disc box set) | DVD | (11/01/2016) from £27.99   |  Saving you £12.00 (42.87%)   |  RRP £39.99

  All 29 episodes from the third season of Alfred Hitchcock's thriller anthology series. The British film-maker returns with a spin-off to his TV show 'Alfred Hitchcock Presents' with more murderous and suspenseful tales of mystery. The episodes are: 'The Return of Verge Likens', 'Change of Address', 'Water's Edge', 'The Life Work of Juan Diaz', 'See the Monkey Dance', 'Lonely Place', 'The McGregor Affair', 'Misadventure', 'Triumph', 'Memo from Purgatory', 'Consider Her Ways', 'The Crimson Witness', 'Where the Woodbine Twineth', 'The Final Performance', 'Thanatos Palace Hotel', 'One of the Family', 'An Unlocked Window', 'The Trap', 'Wally the Beard', 'Death Scene', 'The Photographer and the Undertaker', 'Thou Still Unravished Bride', 'Completely Foolproof', 'Power of Attorney', 'The World's Oldest Motive', 'The Monkey's Paw - A Retelling', 'The Second Wife', 'Night Fever' and 'Off Season'.

• I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here | DVD | (07/10/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Featuring the best bits from the series plus raw and uncut footage... Relive the fun in the jungle with the DVD release of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Featuring over 20 minutes of scorching unseen footage and interviews ''1 from every DVD sold will be donated to charity by Granada Video/VCI. When Christine Hamilton Nigel Benn Rhona Cameron Nell McAndrew Darren Day Uri Geller Tara Palmer Tomkinson and Tony Blackburn volunteered to leave their pampered lifestyles far behind to embark on a gruesome jungle adventure on the other side of the world the result was two weeks of unforgettable TV. The eight celebrities lived on basic rations of rice and water slept under the stars open to all the elements and their nearest neighbours included venomous snakes and deadly spiders. With TV viewers controlling their destiny tensions burned as each day presenters Ant and Dec delivered the news of which celebrity would face the next grueling 'Bushtucker Trial' and who would be the latest to leave camp. Featuring the very best bits from the sensational ITV1 series follow the journey as the video and DVD takes you through the following memorable moments: In the Beginning; The Arguments; Friends and Lovers; Naughty Uri Light and Dark; The Tests; The Eliminations; and Happy Endings.

• David Dickinson -- Cheap as Chips | DVD | (18/11/2002) from £6.33   |  Saving you £13.66 (68.30%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Cheap as Chips - The Duke's Guide to the Exciting World of Antiques is an entertaining insight into the real world of antiques as only Mr Dickinson could show us. Follow David (a.k.a. The Duke) as he travels all around the country visiting the top antique dealers gallery owners auctioneers (including Sotheby's) and antique fairs. As well as revealing all the secret tricks of the trade David offers his own invaluable advice on finding those not to be missed bargains and how to ne

• The Mole | DVD | (23/10/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  The BBC One television series Star Portraits with Rolf Harris is both a showcase for professional portrait artists and a revealing new way of profiling famous people. It's part art show part chat show. On this episode Rolf paints Michael Parkinson Charlie Dimmock David Dickinson and Meera Syal.