BS: Old TV progs on DVD

Subject: BS: Old TV progs on DVD
From: Arnie
Date: 28 Apr 11 - 11:04 AM

I've recently been given the first series of Boon on DVD. I used to love this serial in the mid-80's as I've always been into bikes and Ken Boon rides a BSA Norton called 'White Lightning'. I worked shifts in the 1980's and didn't own a video recorder (not many people did) so missed quite a few episodes. Now I've started re-watching them and despite the ham acting I've really got back into the serial. Just a shame that Michael Elphick met an early end a few years ago. I hadn't appreciated how dated everything now looks back then in the mid-80's and the cars and street scenes in Brum are great - Austin Maxis, Cortinas, Triumphs, Vivas etc. Big hair, big shoulders for the women and pints of bitter for 67p in Harry's hotel! Bring back those days!! Anyone else into Boon or other oldies released on DVD?

Subject: RE: BS: Old TV progs on DVD
From: catspaw49
Date: 28 Apr 11 - 02:25 PM

Well, as an American rider back in the 60's, I had several BSA's (all Lightnings) and I am completely unfamiliar with any combo with a Norton. As far as I know in this country at least, Norton was Norton, Triumph was Triumph, and Beezers were Beeezers. Short of the fact that Joe Lucas issued a plague on all their houses, the three brands had distinct personalities.

Fill me in.


Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Old TV progs on DVD
From: Mrrzy
Date: 28 Apr 11 - 03:33 PM

I'd love to see Run For Your Life or the old The Fugitive...

Subject: RE: BS: Old TV progs on DVD
From: Gurney
Date: 28 Apr 11 - 04:14 PM

Spaw, the Norton had an enviable reputation for handling, but many people preferred a Beezer motor, particularly the Clubman big single.
Or sometimes a Vincent v-twin motor.
First, you steal a Norton Featherbed.....

There was an accepted name for the BSA/Norton hybrid, but I've forgotten it. NorVin for the second one.

Subject: RE: BS: Old TV progs on DVD
From: Wesley S
Date: 28 Apr 11 - 04:26 PM

I've seen seasons of "The Fugitive" for sale - recently. But not "Run For Your Life".