Wow. I was 21 when it aired in NZ and I'm now 70. Just seems like yesterday. And, coincidentally I just watched the full 3 seasons a couple of weeks ago RUclips.
I was in my early terms when this was on NZ tv,found it an enthralling show,the opening theme music haunting -quality viewing💎 Auckland New Zealand 2024
So glad Big Finish carried this series on and grateful that Carolyn and Lucy agreed to do it. A shame Greg's character died though but at least you got him back for awhile in the early stories
I was a similar age and the one thing I remember is my Dad saying 'why is Vic stuck with telling the children stories because he can't walk? He can do ANY job which involves a table or workbench, he's got all the books there, why isn't he woodworking tools or fixing bits of machines?' and that informed my whole life outlook on disabilities and the way disabled people are seen and portrayed
Met Dennis Lill in New Brighton a year ago, Lovely man, he autographed my Survivors book (I forgot to take my NZ DVD of Bad Blood (with Jack Thompson & Carol White), for him to autograph too, another Excellent film re Stan Graham, with another outstanding performance By Kiwi Mr Lill. Best Wishes to All cast members, and sincere thanks.
I was the same age as the children in Survivors when I watched the original TV series. I remember being shocked at seeing how ‘grown ups’ would behave in response to a natural disaster. It made me wonder how my parents and teachers would act in such a situation. Never imagined we would live through such real pandemic.
Brilliant concept by Terry Nation, Excellent Acting throughout by ALL the cast. Hardly any situations that one would NOT do in the given circumstance. A wonderful template for any possible real life disaster. It gives HOPE for all humanity to survive. Bicycles could have been used more throughout (keep fit, distances to travel / communicate and movement of supplies etc). So good to see this addition. Well Done. Keep the Fan Club going.
I can give you an Example of that - yes of a BBC TV series, which was created by Terry Nation in the mid 1970s - called Survivors. There were lots of scraps between Nation, the Producer, it's directors & some of the cast - but despite all that, they created something pretty wonderful. Try it & see - it's all on DVD the fact all the episodes survived, was a miracle itself - as in those days, the 2 inch videotape was very expensive & often re-used.
The powers that be might not have shown Survivors during the recent medical excitement but I certainly sent the opening titles to everyone when that happened :D I am so glad that RUclips has seen fit to give me a little nudge with this piece so I know to seek these out :) Survivors, as a tale, had a huge impact on me when it was released. Back then we all thought we were going to die in nuclear fire and then this came along. You might think that would make it mentally worse - yet another way we were all going to die! But rather, Survivors, at it's core, is about making it through to the other side - it's actually hopeful, despite everything. Somewhere I still have the half done story that I wrote when I was about sixteen of a group of young survivors dealing with the aftermath of the collapse of the modern world. The characters were people I knew and the locations were places I knew but the inspiration was entirely Survivors :chuckles: I am half sure that the characters of Greg and Charles are why I became an engineer - a power systems SCADA engineer at that :D I always like to say that the scenes in Dinorwig (the hydro station) show my systems but really my stuff wasn't commissioned until twenty years after the series :chuckles: One thing is for certain, all the learning I have done on 'ancient' technologies for weaving and candle making and soap making (yes, Lucy (Jenny), I remember your strop about soap making duty :)) was prompted by Survivors and the need to be 'ready' if the wheels ever come off civilisation. Thinking back to the initial run, one thing that really changed for me on re-watching it much later in the DVD days was that episode where vile fellows found the settlement and captured everyone. When I first saw it as a barely-teen I didn't really get what had happened when Jenny 'distracted' the bad guys until they could be dealt with. Watching it later, even recalling the plot, I had one of those internal "oh my god!" moments when I realised what she had done to save everyone. Not all warriors are plain to see at first glance!
Great interview with the stars of my favorite TV series. I regularly do the fan meet ups and looking forward the upcoming one. Still haven’t listened to the big finish yet
This was an amazing series and has stood the test of time (obviously apart from the dire series 3). Every week a different subject tackled. Personally i found no difference between the lecherous Tom Price and creepy Charles whose main thrust (for want of a better word) was setting up a one man brood mare industry, presumably because he wanted a whole new generation of human inbreds.
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Thank you both, Carolyn and Lucy, for this very special reminder of why British sci-fi classics are thriving so well via Big Finish.
Cannot say enough how (as a fan) I am so GRATEFUL for the continuation of a beloved series, and to see you all again! THANK YOU!!!!!!
Wow. I was 21 when it aired in NZ and I'm now 70. Just seems like yesterday. And, coincidentally I just watched the full 3 seasons a couple of weeks ago RUclips.
great drama
I was in my early terms when this was on NZ tv,found it an enthralling show,the opening theme music haunting -quality viewing💎 Auckland New Zealand 2024
So glad Big Finish carried this series on and grateful that Carolyn and Lucy agreed to do it. A shame Greg's character died though but at least you got him back for awhile in the early stories
I was gutted we didn't get more Greg. Good series tho
I was 12 when it was aired in 75 and I couldn't wait for each episode.
I was a similar age and the one thing I remember is my Dad saying 'why is Vic stuck with telling the children stories because he can't walk? He can do ANY job which involves a table or workbench, he's got all the books there, why isn't he woodworking tools or fixing bits of machines?' and that informed my whole life outlook on disabilities and the way disabled people are seen and portrayed
Met Dennis Lill in New Brighton a year ago, Lovely man, he autographed my Survivors book (I forgot to take my NZ DVD of Bad Blood (with Jack Thompson & Carol White), for him to autograph too, another Excellent film re Stan Graham, with another outstanding performance By Kiwi Mr Lill. Best Wishes to All cast members, and sincere thanks.
I was the same age as the children in Survivors when I watched the original TV series. I remember being shocked at seeing how ‘grown ups’ would behave in response to a natural disaster. It made me wonder how my parents and teachers would act in such a situation. Never imagined we would live through such real pandemic.
always gonna remember Carolyn Seymour as Dr. Chakwas from the Mass Effect series
I really hope Carolyn reprises her voice role in the next Mass Effect game as Dr. Karin Chakwas!
Brilliant concept by Terry Nation, Excellent Acting throughout by ALL the cast. Hardly any situations that one would NOT do in the given circumstance. A wonderful template for any possible real life disaster. It gives HOPE for all humanity to survive.
Bicycles could have been used more throughout (keep fit, distances to travel / communicate and movement of supplies etc). So good to see this addition. Well Done. Keep the Fan Club going.
Queen Myrrah herself.
An absolute iconic and legendary voice coming from such a kind and wonderful woman.
The one and only Carolyn Seymour.
I can give you an Example of that - yes of a BBC TV series, which was created by Terry Nation in the mid 1970s - called Survivors. There were lots of scraps between Nation, the Producer, it's directors & some of the cast - but despite all that, they created something pretty wonderful. Try it & see - it's all on DVD the fact all the episodes survived, was a miracle itself - as in those days, the 2 inch videotape was very expensive & often re-used.
amazing series of audiobooks and fantastic actors. i do feel sorry for Greg dealing with these strong willed ladies!
Thank you for these AWESOME audio episodes you have all done. Its like the series never ended and all of it is wonderfully executed!!!
I am a kid in heart but not years and I've just enjoyed Binge watching it again. T.V. Sci-fi/Drama at it's best.
Lovely!
Love the audio books so much
It's very strange seeing them after hearing their voices for so many years in the sets. (I haven't seen the original but have all the bf cd sets)
I have the series 1 boxset on DVD which I’ve watched. Very good it is.
@@Super_Mario128 I've got it as well, I just need to find a time to watch it
I was about 15 when watching this and great to listen to the audio books and plays
Original series free on youtube
The powers that be might not have shown Survivors during the recent medical excitement but I certainly sent the opening titles to everyone when that happened :D
I am so glad that RUclips has seen fit to give me a little nudge with this piece so I know to seek these out :)
Survivors, as a tale, had a huge impact on me when it was released. Back then we all thought we were going to die in nuclear fire and then this came along. You might think that would make it mentally worse - yet another way we were all going to die! But rather, Survivors, at it's core, is about making it through to the other side - it's actually hopeful, despite everything.
Somewhere I still have the half done story that I wrote when I was about sixteen of a group of young survivors dealing with the aftermath of the collapse of the modern world. The characters were people I knew and the locations were places I knew but the inspiration was entirely Survivors :chuckles:
I am half sure that the characters of Greg and Charles are why I became an engineer - a power systems SCADA engineer at that :D I always like to say that the scenes in Dinorwig (the hydro station) show my systems but really my stuff wasn't commissioned until twenty years after the series :chuckles: One thing is for certain, all the learning I have done on 'ancient' technologies for weaving and candle making and soap making (yes, Lucy (Jenny), I remember your strop about soap making duty :)) was prompted by Survivors and the need to be 'ready' if the wheels ever come off civilisation.
Thinking back to the initial run, one thing that really changed for me on re-watching it much later in the DVD days was that episode where vile fellows found the settlement and captured everyone. When I first saw it as a barely-teen I didn't really get what had happened when Jenny 'distracted' the bad guys until they could be dealt with. Watching it later, even recalling the plot, I had one of those internal "oh my god!" moments when I realised what she had done to save everyone. Not all warriors are plain to see at first glance!
Lovely to see you both!
Great interview with the stars of my favorite TV series. I regularly do the fan meet ups and looking forward the upcoming one. Still haven’t listened to the big finish yet
Where and when are the fan meet ups? Would love to go but wasn't aware there was such an event.
Awesome BF series and great ladies! More Omega Factor now please 🙏
A new Omega Factor is coming out this month from Big Finish
@@CanadianGadfly I read about The Ωmega Factor's return to Big Finish for this Halloween season. That's great news.
@@CanadianGadfly thanks for the heads up 🙏
Oh, another one. How nice to have some company again.
It is a shame the big finish recordings are so unjustifiably expensive.
Bierce ⁉
What about Pet ?
Is this Zeta the stripper from the Steptoe and Son movie ??
I like to think Mirasta Yale explored the stars and ended up doing Big Finish performances.
This was an amazing series and has stood the test of time (obviously apart from the dire series 3). Every week a different subject tackled. Personally i found no difference between the lecherous Tom Price and creepy Charles whose main thrust (for want of a better word) was setting up a one man brood mare industry, presumably because he wanted a whole new generation of human inbreds.
Helen bierce
comparing covid to the Survivors scenario? ridiculous.
Any dark deception fans here
"What a charming little hotel bring back any memories?"
The character of Ruth was first played by a pretty actress who'd previously been on the Benny Hill Show. Why was she dropped?