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DVD Set by A+E Has Very Good Picture Quality But No Closed Captions

posted 10 years ago by davidwile
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Hey folks,

I just purchased the DVD set which is identified as the A&E version even though it was originally produced by Thames in England. My version was made for use in the USA. I did a search for the series on Amazon and found one vendor selling the DVD set for $13 plus about $3.80 for shipping, so I bought it. Today I searched again, and the best price offered is $14.71 plus $4 shipping, so the best prices can change daily.

The series consists of 13 episodes which run just under 11 hours. There are four discs, and the picture quality is really quite good. There are no extra features included with the set like you see on most film DVDs, but it really is the series itself that really matters to me.

The one shortcoming for me is the set does not provide closed captioning, and that is a problem for me and many others. It is not just because my ears are old; it is also because they are speaking their English in their way, and my ears understand our American English much better. I turn the volume up a bit, and I am able to understand enough of what is being said to follow the show, but it a bit difficult, and closed captioning would make it a lot easier.

In spite of my hearing difficulties, it really was and still is a great series, and this particular DVD set has turned out to be a great bargain for me.

Best wishes,
Dave Wile

[–] chrissso 8 years ago

I would have enjoyed much more if there ahd been subtitles. I cannot understand those accents ... let alone the jargon. But I still loved it!!!

[–] davidwile 8 years ago

Hey Chrissso,

It makes me feel better to know I am not alone in having trouble understanding English dialects different than my own. There have been a large number of dramas produced by various UK based studios, and I have always strained to decipher some parts. Forgetting places such as Ireland, Australia, and so many other English speaking countries, I would suspect there are tens of English dialects spoken on the main isle itself.

I do not mention this with any intention of disparaging the various English dialects; I mention it only to admit my personal limitations in understanding, and I should also note that my hearing loss also probably contributes to my difficulty.

In spite of my shortcomings, I spent the better part of 70 years enjoying the work produced by our English related cousins, and I thank you all for providing same.

Best wishes,
Dave Wile

[–] chrissso 8 years ago

Nope not alone ... and the same goes for Spanish speakers ... and we are all not as sharp in the hearing department as we were yesterday. Carry on!