The cult T.V. thread!

Whirlysplat · 04-06-2008, 05:24 PM

This is the thread for those obscure hidden pleasures of the past and present. First pick... From Terry Nation the guy who created the Daleks.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blake's_7

Post your cult highlights here!

Whirlysplat · 04-07-2008, 07:59 AM

The Omega Factor - It was controversial in 79

Only lasting for one series of ten episodes, The Omega Factor promptly vanished without trace, possibly thanks to the objections of public moralist Mary Whitehouse, who called the episode Powers of Darkness "thoroughly evil" because it depicted hypnosis, the supernatural and a man burning to death. However, a recent DVD release has prompted a long overdue re-evaluation. The series' combination of science fiction, horror and thriller elements, and its narrative focus on shadowy government departments and conspiracies to gain world domination, as well as the chemistry between James Hazeldine's and Louise Jameson's characters, in many ways anticipates the 1990s TV phenomenon The X-Files, while some elements of later episodes (as the conspiracy begins to fight back against Crane) recall The Prisoner. Although the final episode resolved several of the subplots, it raised several more issues and its ambiguous ending suggests that a second season was anticipated.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Omega_Factor

Whirlysplat · 04-07-2008, 01:28 PM

Russell T Davies made a soap you know?

It had all the things you'd expect from him: BDSM, homosexuality, etc. etc!

It was **** but has a cult following!

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0313121/

Whirlysplat · 04-07-2008, 01:29 PM

One I loved!

Jim Profit!

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115323/

Whirlysplat · 04-07-2008, 01:49 PM

The Avengers

http://theavengers.tv/forever/

Just brilliant!

Whirlysplat · 04-07-2008, 04:19 PM

Here's one The Martian Chronicles based on the 50's Ray Bradbury story and starring "Rock" (I have a secret) Hudson. 3 episode early mini series, simply awesome!

Brilliant!!!

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080242/

04-06-2008, 05:24 PM	#1
Whirlysplat Banned User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,422	The cult T.V. thread! This is the thread for those obscure hidden pleasures of the past and present. First pick... From Terry Nation the guy who created the Daleks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blake's_7 Post your cult highlights here!

04-07-2008, 07:59 AM	#2
Whirlysplat Banned User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,422	Re: The cult T.V. thread! The Omega Factor - It was controversial in 79 Only lasting for one series of ten episodes, The Omega Factor promptly vanished without trace, possibly thanks to the objections of public moralist Mary Whitehouse, who called the episode Powers of Darkness "thoroughly evil" because it depicted hypnosis, the supernatural and a man burning to death. However, a recent DVD release has prompted a long overdue re-evaluation. The series' combination of science fiction, horror and thriller elements, and its narrative focus on shadowy government departments and conspiracies to gain world domination, as well as the chemistry between James Hazeldine's and Louise Jameson's characters, in many ways anticipates the 1990s TV phenomenon The X-Files, while some elements of later episodes (as the conspiracy begins to fight back against Crane) recall The Prisoner. Although the final episode resolved several of the subplots, it raised several more issues and its ambiguous ending suggests that a second season was anticipated. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Omega_Factor

04-07-2008, 01:28 PM	#3
Whirlysplat Banned User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,422	Re: The cult T.V. thread! Russell T Davies made a soap you know? It had all the things you'd expect from him: BDSM, homosexuality, etc. etc! It was **** but has a cult following! http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0313121/ Last edited by Whirlysplat; 04-07-2008 at 01:32 PM.

04-07-2008, 01:29 PM	#4
Whirlysplat Banned User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,422	Re: The cult T.V. thread! One I loved! Jim Profit! http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115323/

04-07-2008, 01:49 PM	#5
Whirlysplat Banned User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,422	Re: The cult T.V. thread! The Avengers http://theavengers.tv/forever/ Just brilliant!

04-07-2008, 04:19 PM	#6
Whirlysplat Banned User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,422	Re: The cult T.V. thread! Here's one The Martian Chronicles based on the 50's Ray Bradbury story and starring "Rock" (I have a secret) Hudson. 3 episode early mini series, simply awesome! Brilliant!!! http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080242/

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