Even if you saw the incredible "Human Planet" series that ran last year on Discovery, you still haven't seen the whole story.
This DVD set is the original BBC version, narrated by John Hurt (instead of Mike Rowe on Discovery), with three hours of scenes not broadcast in North America. The eight-part series, which was four years in the making, "is a breathtaking celebration of the amazing, complex, profound and sometimes challenging relationship between humankind and nature."
In addition to the three extra hours of content, the set also includes 10 ten-minute "making of" featurettes -- one at the end of each episode and two bonus segments. (Note: Even though it's the BBC version, it's still a Region 1 DVD so it'll play on any U.S. DVD player.)
If you'd like to be in our drawing for this one, send me an email by midnight tonight and include your mailing address.
It's once again time for our holiday giveaway spree! We think we've accummulated enough DVDs to give something away every day between now and Christmas -- and Black Friday seems like a good time to start things off.
Call the Midwife
Know anyone that loves cars and Brits?
Plus, just because we like going over the top, we'll throw in a 4-disc DVD set of "Top Shot," the History Channel's competition show that challenges contestants to feats of markmanship inspired by historical events. Like Wild West gunfights.
You gotta admit it: We steal some good television from the Brits. Among our quality grabs: "Life on Mars," the short-lived ABC series.
And now something extra special: "Great Detectives Anthology."
Dr. Who (9pm, BBC America) - It's the fifth season premiere of the popular U.K. sci-fi show, and Matt Smith (right) replaces David Tennant in the lead role. In the first episode, the 11th Doctor (Smith) must save the world in 20 minutes, even though the TARDIS is wrecked and his sonic screwdriver is disabled. Tune in at 8pm for a special "Ultimate Guide to Dr. Who" and that last sentence might make sense to you.
Attention all British soap opera enthusiasts: UNC-TV is pairing with the