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Alan Clarke at the BBC (1969 - 1989) (Blu-ray Box Set)

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12 disc collection covering much of Alan Clarke’s work for the BBC between 1969 and 1989

 

 

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Although probably best remembered for the controversial and groundbreaking dramas Scum, Made in Britain and The Firm, the breadth of Alan Clarke’s radical, political, innovative and inspirational work, along with his influence on generations of filmmakers, such as Gus Van Sant, Paul Greengrass, Andrea Arnold, Harmony Korine, Clio Barnard and Shane Meadows should see him rightly regarded as one of Britain’s greatest ever filmmaking talents.

This re-packaged collection brings together twenty-two stand-alone BBC TV dramas that Alan Clarke directed between 1969 and 1989, including such neglected classics as To Encourage the Others, Horace, Penda’s Fen, Diane, Contact, Christine and Elephant, and includes Scum plus Clarke’s Director’s Cut of The Firm, assembled from his personal answer print, discovered in 2015.

This 12-Disc Box Set (11 Blu-rays / 1 DVD) also includes a raft of additional materials, including an introduction to The Firm by David Leland, extracts from BBC discussion shows Open Air and Tonight, plus documentaries and eight audio commentaries.

Films:

  • The Last Train through Harecastle Tunnel (1969)
  • Sovereign’s Company (1970)
  • The Hallelujah Handshake (1970)
  • To Encourage the Others (1972)
  • Under the Age (1972)
  • Horace (1972),
  • The Love Girl and the Innocent (1973)
  • Penda’s Fen (1974)
  • A Follower for Emily (1974)
  • Diane (1975)
  • Funny Farm (1975)
  • Scum (1977)
  • Nina (1978)
  • Danton’s Death (1978)
  • Beloved Enemy (1981)
  • Psy-Warriors (1981)
  • Baal (1982)
  • Stars of the Roller State Disco (1984)
  • Contact (1985)
  • Christine (1987)
  • The Firm: Director’s Cut (1989)
  • The Firm: Broadcast Version (1989)
  • Elephant (1989)

NB. This 2022 reissue does not feature Road (1987) or the collection of Half Hour Stories (1967-68) that were included in the 2016 limited edition box set

The box set comprises 11 Blu-ray discs and 1 DVD disc.

Extras
  • Alan Clarke: Out of His Own Light (2016, 235 mins)
  • Half Hour Story: George’s Room (1967, 24 mins): when a seemingly mild-mannered gentleman calls at a woman’s house, so begins an intimate exchange between strangers who never reveal their names. Written by Alun Owen and directed by Alan Clarke
  • Introductions to To Encourage The Others, Scum, Contact and The Firm by David Leland (1991, 11 mins total)
  • AFN Clarke on Contact (2016, 22 mins): the writer of Contact discusses his time working with Alan Clarke
  • Eight audio commentaries (Diane, Scum, Bukovsky, Contact, Christine, Elephant, The Firm (x2))
  • Bukovsky (Alan Clarke, 1977, 50 mins) + outtakes
  • Archival BBC discussion programmes (78 mins total)
  • Alan Clarke interview (1989, 10 mins)
  • Stills galleries
Additional Information
More Information
SKU 5035673014660
Catalogue Number BFIB1466
Product contents 11 Blu-ray discs and 1 DVD disc
Year 1969 - 1989
Director Alan Clarke
Format DVD, Blu-Ray
Publisher(s) BFI
Countries UK
Colour Colour, Black & White
Subtitles English subtitles for the Deaf and partial hearing
Language(s) English
Running time 1788 mins total
Blu-ray region B
Certificate 18
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