Out of This World: Little Lost Robot
DVD release from British Film Institute
Review by Adrian Smith
(This review pertains to the UK Region 2 DVD release)
Alongside the recent BFI release of the BBC television series Out of the Unknown comes this oddity; the only completely surviving episode of Out of This World, a science fiction series produced in the early 1960s by independent television channel ABC. The series was created by Irene Shubick and produced by Leonard White, who would achieve lasting fame through his co-creating The Avengers. Like other anthology shows before it such as Armchair Theatre, this was conceived as an opportunity to present a variety of quality writing to mainstream audiences. It was Shubick's belief that science fiction contained some of the 'most original and philosophical ideas' in modern fiction.
Boris Karloff was employed as the presenter for the show. By this time he was...
DVD release from British Film Institute
Review by Adrian Smith
(This review pertains to the UK Region 2 DVD release)
Alongside the recent BFI release of the BBC television series Out of the Unknown comes this oddity; the only completely surviving episode of Out of This World, a science fiction series produced in the early 1960s by independent television channel ABC. The series was created by Irene Shubick and produced by Leonard White, who would achieve lasting fame through his co-creating The Avengers. Like other anthology shows before it such as Armchair Theatre, this was conceived as an opportunity to present a variety of quality writing to mainstream audiences. It was Shubick's belief that science fiction contained some of the 'most original and philosophical ideas' in modern fiction.
Boris Karloff was employed as the presenter for the show. By this time he was...
- 1/17/2015
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
Are you bored of the same old TV shows? Tired of the mainstream? Then check out this round-up of alternative movies and series showing on UK television tonight…
7.00pm Bruce Lee: The Lost Interview (The Unexplained Channel)
An unedited interview with Bruce Lee on the Pierre Berton Show. Recorded on 9th December 1971 in Hong Kong, Bruce Lee is seen being himself, speaking candidly and informally about his life, his martial art beliefs and philosophy. Through the program Bruce’s supreme confidence, charisma and focus provide a tremendous insight into the young Bruce Lee – the man behind the legend.
8.00pm The Veil (The Unexplained Channel)
Boris Karloff hosts the series telling true stories of ordinary people who have bizarre or supernatural experiences. Made in 1958 this is a treat for Karloff fans, and somewhat of a rarity.
9.00pm Warehouse 13 (Virgin 1)
This family friendly scifi drama captures the spirit of The X-Files...
7.00pm Bruce Lee: The Lost Interview (The Unexplained Channel)
An unedited interview with Bruce Lee on the Pierre Berton Show. Recorded on 9th December 1971 in Hong Kong, Bruce Lee is seen being himself, speaking candidly and informally about his life, his martial art beliefs and philosophy. Through the program Bruce’s supreme confidence, charisma and focus provide a tremendous insight into the young Bruce Lee – the man behind the legend.
8.00pm The Veil (The Unexplained Channel)
Boris Karloff hosts the series telling true stories of ordinary people who have bizarre or supernatural experiences. Made in 1958 this is a treat for Karloff fans, and somewhat of a rarity.
9.00pm Warehouse 13 (Virgin 1)
This family friendly scifi drama captures the spirit of The X-Files...
- 6/10/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Are you bored of the same old TV shows? Tired of the mainstream? Then check out this round-up of alternative movies and series showing on UK television tonight…
7.00pm Firefly (Horror Channel)
The crew members aboard a small transport ship face challenges in the wake of an interstellar war 400 years in the future. Mal discovers a stowaway on the Serenity who turns out to be his “payment” for completing a job. An awkward situation soon turns into something more serious when the young woman’s real motives become clear. Season One, episode 7.
8.00pm The Veil (The Unexplained Channel)
Boris Karloff hosts the series telling true stories of ordinary people who have bizarre or supernatural experiences. Made in 1958 this is a treat for Karloff fans, and somewhat of a rarity.
Or
8.00pm Freddy’s Nightmares (Horror Channel)
Haunting series featuring surreal nightmares and your favourite not-so-friendly dream demon. High school kid...
7.00pm Firefly (Horror Channel)
The crew members aboard a small transport ship face challenges in the wake of an interstellar war 400 years in the future. Mal discovers a stowaway on the Serenity who turns out to be his “payment” for completing a job. An awkward situation soon turns into something more serious when the young woman’s real motives become clear. Season One, episode 7.
8.00pm The Veil (The Unexplained Channel)
Boris Karloff hosts the series telling true stories of ordinary people who have bizarre or supernatural experiences. Made in 1958 this is a treat for Karloff fans, and somewhat of a rarity.
Or
8.00pm Freddy’s Nightmares (Horror Channel)
Haunting series featuring surreal nightmares and your favourite not-so-friendly dream demon. High school kid...
- 6/7/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Are you bored of the same old TV shows? Tired of the mainstream? Then check out this round-up of alternative movies and series showing on UK television tonight…
8.00pm The Veil (The Unexplained Channel)
Boris Karloff hosts the series telling true stories of ordinary people who have bizarre or supernatural experiences. Made in 1958 this is a treat for Karloff fans, and somewhat of a rarity.
9.00pm Warehouse 13 (Virgin 1)
This family friendly scifi drama captures the spirit of The X-Files and Friday the 13th the series. After saving the life of an international diplomat in Washington D.C., a pair of U.S Secret Service agents are whisked away to a covert location in South Dakota that houses supernatural objects that the U.S. Government has collected over the centuries. Their new assignment: retrieve some of the missing objects and investigate reports of new ones. Season One, episode 8.
10.00pm Satanic...
8.00pm The Veil (The Unexplained Channel)
Boris Karloff hosts the series telling true stories of ordinary people who have bizarre or supernatural experiences. Made in 1958 this is a treat for Karloff fans, and somewhat of a rarity.
9.00pm Warehouse 13 (Virgin 1)
This family friendly scifi drama captures the spirit of The X-Files and Friday the 13th the series. After saving the life of an international diplomat in Washington D.C., a pair of U.S Secret Service agents are whisked away to a covert location in South Dakota that houses supernatural objects that the U.S. Government has collected over the centuries. Their new assignment: retrieve some of the missing objects and investigate reports of new ones. Season One, episode 8.
10.00pm Satanic...
- 6/3/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Are you bored of the same old TV shows? Tired of the mainstream? Then check out this round-up of alternative movies and series showing on UK television tonight…
8.00pm FlashForward (Fiver)
Sci-fi drama about a mysterious event that causes the population of the entire world to black out simultaneously. Mark interrogates Hellinger to find out when the next blackout will occur. Demetri must choose between turning Simon over to the FBI or helping him in his bid to stop the impending flashforward. Season One, episode 21.
Or
8.00pm The Veil (The Unexplained Channel)
Boris Karloff hosts the series telling true stories of ordinary people who have bizarre or supernatural experiences. Made in 1958 this is a treat for Karloff fans, and somewhat of a rarity.
9.00pm Black Scorpion (Horror Channel)
Camp superhero action starring sexy Joan Severance as Darcy Walker, who fights crime in the guise of leather-clad beauty the Black Scorpion...
8.00pm FlashForward (Fiver)
Sci-fi drama about a mysterious event that causes the population of the entire world to black out simultaneously. Mark interrogates Hellinger to find out when the next blackout will occur. Demetri must choose between turning Simon over to the FBI or helping him in his bid to stop the impending flashforward. Season One, episode 21.
Or
8.00pm The Veil (The Unexplained Channel)
Boris Karloff hosts the series telling true stories of ordinary people who have bizarre or supernatural experiences. Made in 1958 this is a treat for Karloff fans, and somewhat of a rarity.
9.00pm Black Scorpion (Horror Channel)
Camp superhero action starring sexy Joan Severance as Darcy Walker, who fights crime in the guise of leather-clad beauty the Black Scorpion...
- 5/31/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Are you bored of the same old TV shows? Tired of the mainstream? Then check out this round-up of alternative movies and series showing on UK television tonight…
8.00pm The Veil (The Unexplained Channel)
Boris Karloff hosts the series telling true stories of ordinary people who have bizarre or supernatural experiences. Made in 1958 this is a treat for Karloff fans, and somewhat of a rarity.
9.00pm Scorcher (Movies4Men)
After two nuclear blasts throw the earth off its orbital axis towards the sun, scientists discover that the only way to counteract the orbital shift is to detonate another bomb under Los Angeles.
Or
9.00pm The Boogeyman (The Unexplained Channel)
A young girl witnesses her brother murder a man through a reflection in a mirror. Twenty years later the mirror is shattered, freeing his evil spirit, which seeks revenge for his death. Former video nasty directed by Uli Lommel.
9.55pm D.
8.00pm The Veil (The Unexplained Channel)
Boris Karloff hosts the series telling true stories of ordinary people who have bizarre or supernatural experiences. Made in 1958 this is a treat for Karloff fans, and somewhat of a rarity.
9.00pm Scorcher (Movies4Men)
After two nuclear blasts throw the earth off its orbital axis towards the sun, scientists discover that the only way to counteract the orbital shift is to detonate another bomb under Los Angeles.
Or
9.00pm The Boogeyman (The Unexplained Channel)
A young girl witnesses her brother murder a man through a reflection in a mirror. Twenty years later the mirror is shattered, freeing his evil spirit, which seeks revenge for his death. Former video nasty directed by Uli Lommel.
9.55pm D.
- 5/27/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Are you bored of the same old TV shows? Tired of the mainstream? Then check out this round-up of alternative movies and series showing on UK television tonight…
8.00pm The Veil (The Unexplained Channel)
Boris Karloff hosts the series telling true stories of ordinary people who have bizarre or supernatural experiences. Made in 1958 this is a treat for Karloff fans, and somewhat of a rarity.
Or
8.00pm Freddy’s Nightmares (Horror Channel)
Horror series derived from A Nightmare on Elm Street. Rival track stars Chris and Nickie become ruthlessly competitive when a mystical talisman rolls into their midst. Season One, episode 3.
9.00pm The Unborn (Sky Movies SciFi & Horror)
Casey Beldon becomes possessed by an evil spirit and comes to believe it might be that of her dead twin brother. Searching for the truth she uncovers a terrifying family history rooted in the terrors of Auschwitz.
10.20pm Spoiler (Film24)
Desperate to see his daughter,...
8.00pm The Veil (The Unexplained Channel)
Boris Karloff hosts the series telling true stories of ordinary people who have bizarre or supernatural experiences. Made in 1958 this is a treat for Karloff fans, and somewhat of a rarity.
Or
8.00pm Freddy’s Nightmares (Horror Channel)
Horror series derived from A Nightmare on Elm Street. Rival track stars Chris and Nickie become ruthlessly competitive when a mystical talisman rolls into their midst. Season One, episode 3.
9.00pm The Unborn (Sky Movies SciFi & Horror)
Casey Beldon becomes possessed by an evil spirit and comes to believe it might be that of her dead twin brother. Searching for the truth she uncovers a terrifying family history rooted in the terrors of Auschwitz.
10.20pm Spoiler (Film24)
Desperate to see his daughter,...
- 5/20/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Are you bored of the same old TV shows? Tired of the mainstream? Then check out this round-up of alternative movies and series showing on UK television tonight…
8.00pm The Veil (The Unexplained Channel)
Boris Karloff hosts the series telling true stories of ordinary people who have bizarre or supernatural experiences. Made in 1958 this is a treat for Karloff fans, and somewhat of a rarity.
9.00pm Demolition Man (Sky Movies Action & Adventure)
In the year 1996, violent criminal Simon Phoenix (Wesley Snipes) and wrongly accused cop John Spartan (Sylvester Stallone) are found guilty of murder, and cryogenically frozen for the course of their sentences. Thirty-six years later, the crime-ridden streets of La are no more, replaced with a newly designed utopia known as San Angeles. During a parole hearing, Phoenix manages to escape, wreaking havoc in a city now ill-prepared to deal with violent crime. But Lieutenant Lenina Huxley (Sandra Bullock...
8.00pm The Veil (The Unexplained Channel)
Boris Karloff hosts the series telling true stories of ordinary people who have bizarre or supernatural experiences. Made in 1958 this is a treat for Karloff fans, and somewhat of a rarity.
9.00pm Demolition Man (Sky Movies Action & Adventure)
In the year 1996, violent criminal Simon Phoenix (Wesley Snipes) and wrongly accused cop John Spartan (Sylvester Stallone) are found guilty of murder, and cryogenically frozen for the course of their sentences. Thirty-six years later, the crime-ridden streets of La are no more, replaced with a newly designed utopia known as San Angeles. During a parole hearing, Phoenix manages to escape, wreaking havoc in a city now ill-prepared to deal with violent crime. But Lieutenant Lenina Huxley (Sandra Bullock...
- 5/13/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Are you bored of the same old TV shows? Tired of the mainstream? Then check out this round-up of alternative movies and series showing on UK television tonight…
8.00pm The Veil (The Unexplained Channel)
Boris Karloff hosts the series telling true stories of ordinary people who have bizarre or supernatural experiences. Made in 1958 this is a treat for Karloff fans, and somewhat of a rarity.
9.00pm Evil Aliens (Horror Channel)
The sensationalist reporter Michelle Fox presents the TV show Weird World, with phony matters about Ufos and aliens. When she hears about Cat, a young woman that claims that have been abducted with her boyfriend and become pregnant by aliens, she convinces her chief to travel with a team to the remote Welsh island of Scalled to interview Cat. She invites the cameraman Ricky Anderson with his sound technician partner; the nerd expert in “ufology” and “ley lines” Gavin Gorman...
8.00pm The Veil (The Unexplained Channel)
Boris Karloff hosts the series telling true stories of ordinary people who have bizarre or supernatural experiences. Made in 1958 this is a treat for Karloff fans, and somewhat of a rarity.
9.00pm Evil Aliens (Horror Channel)
The sensationalist reporter Michelle Fox presents the TV show Weird World, with phony matters about Ufos and aliens. When she hears about Cat, a young woman that claims that have been abducted with her boyfriend and become pregnant by aliens, she convinces her chief to travel with a team to the remote Welsh island of Scalled to interview Cat. She invites the cameraman Ricky Anderson with his sound technician partner; the nerd expert in “ufology” and “ley lines” Gavin Gorman...
- 5/6/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
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