BBC The Blue Planet

Willito · #1 02-16-2006, 12:20 AM

Would love to own the set. Any idea if they are available in Canada? Or anyone feel like selling theirs?

Willito · #2 02-16-2006, 12:51 AM

I looked at a few place and I am now confused as to how many dvd's are in total for the complete set. Some places showed 2 dvd's while others showed 4 dvd's. How many is it exactly and how many hours in total?

Van down by the river · #3 02-16-2006, 01:42 AM

There are 4 DVD's all together.
They sell them singularly, 2 packs and a 4 pack box set.
I highly recommend the entire set. Of the many DVD's I've bought and rented this is by far the best of all of them.

Each DVD has 2 episodes each almost an hour long, plus special features and making of documentaries. Plus the special features and behind the scenes are actually worth watching. You will find a 5 out of 5 review on every site that carries them.

Futureshop, HMV, and A&B Sound all carry them. (Futureshop has free shipping)
The box set is usually 69.99-74.99.

My personal favorites are the Deep Sea and the Coral Reef episodes.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/programmes/tv/blueplanet/

Willito · #4 02-16-2006, 02:24 AM

thanks for the details Van! I will definately get the complete set.

digital-audiophile · #5 02-16-2006, 02:56 AM

I picked mine up in store at chapters. I think it was $69 if I remeber correctly, but if you have the chapters card you get 10% off that.

Psyire · #6 03-21-2006, 06:44 PM

I went ahead and bought this box set last week. I've been able to watch the first 3 dvds so far, and I'd have to say they are good. I'd probably give them 4/5 stars. The only reason they don't get 5/5 is because there seems to be a bit of repetition in a few of the dvds. Oh, and there were far too many birds in the first 2 dvds. (4 episodes) I bought this series to watch ocean life, not bird life. I also suspect more birds in the last dvd, especially the one on coasts... but who knows, I could be wrong.

Thumbs up for the first 3 dvds!

Thumbs down for the kazillion bird shots. (well ok the dive bombing birds were really cool..)

TheReefGeek · #7 03-21-2006, 08:24 PM

I think I have to go pick this up tonight!

KingTitan · #8 03-22-2006, 12:58 AM

I bought the whole set a while back, this is a great 8 episode set, worth every penny!

TheReefGeek · #9 03-22-2006, 03:29 AM

I couldn't find a copy! Chapters/Indigo doesn't have it in stock, A&B sound just sold their last copy, and the 2 HMVs near me show 1 in their system but can't find the actual dvds

Guess I will just order it from Chapters online, sais shipping is 1-2 weeks.

Snappy · #10 03-22-2006, 03:32 AM

I recommend Amazon for this type of purchase.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...372172-7440733