Just watching it again for the third time around. It is sad to see so many of the characters have passed away now. It is a classic and im sure people will still be watching it in another 20 yrs
well actually no, because todays standards are very weak now, everything is watered down. just look at hollyoaks, they wont show any violent at all, its always out of frame, they wont even show a gun , its pathetic.. so yes, by todays standards prisoner is STILL more violent...
CellBlock Rocks! Loved the 1st two top dogs best, none carried it off as good as Bea & Myra; still I enjoyed CellBlock right to the end & a couple of reruns! lol Good times for us all, bk then' I say! 🌈🥃✌️
i had the privilege of working on the crew with the t.v show 'flying doctors' in the late 80's and worked with some of these 'casts' and they were lovely people,Hector Crawford was a gem too!!
The flying doctors,acropolis now just to name a couple,George Kapinaris and i went to the MCG to watch North vs Richmond,little bugger still owes me a 6 pack he's a tiger supporter,,i went to there mid year parties,end of season ones as well,all the cast and crew on the flying docs were lovely kind people,Danii Minogue was a stuck up little bitch with a foul mouth,david reyne and peter o'brien use to jam there guitars in the canteen,yeah lots of little stories i spose
I loved this show and still do love prisoner h block it had everything in it from love to drama killing I would like to say thank U for this. When I was a kid my family and I used to watch it I still do
@@colettenasielski9342 Yes. Some Fans get too much into the "Character". I find that in their own way the Australian/British Soap Fans are more devoted and more "observant" of a Scene. I wonder if she ever saw Pamela Rabe's Character as Joan Ferguson. Maggie's Great but Pamela Rabe reminds me so much of Olivia Winfield Foxworth from The Dollanganger Series.
A show ahead of its time. The nearest we had to it home grown in Britain was within these walls. It didn't have the comedic value of prisoner. I first saw prisoner when itv went to 24 hour a day television actually with an Australian presenter.
My Aunt gave me a PCBH Book in 1981 when I was 15. It was later broadcasted on an american Cable Channel in 1984 and was so popular that when Franky Died, the San Francisco Pride Parade carried a hearse in her honor. Hard to believe that it debuted in 1979 then Bad Girls in 1999. 😊
With Amanda Keller as narrator. Today marks 40years since it first aired. Neighbours had a very memoriable few scenes with the then cast and other poignant references.
@@johannadavis7594 Yes I understand. It just seems odd for Prisoner cell block h to be on in the afternoon what with the swearing and violence which was quite strong for tv in the 70's/80's.
@@gyobfan22 I think they toned it down for the US after the first season or so. That season had full frontal nudity in one episode and Vera's nickname was Vinegar Tits. By the second season they bowdlerized it to 'ole Vinegar instead.
@@subtledemisefox The show aired at different times across the USA as is was syndicated. It aired at 12:30 pm in Albany, NY. And it was certainly censored because no matter the time of day certain things would have not been shown anywhere in America. We are way too prude.
@ 1:50. Nothing like a TV writer that would have been far too young to have been remembering Prisoner making comments about Australian TV when he never lived at that time like some expert.
I love Prisoner and the character of Bea Smith but Val Lehman has an ego the size of Australia and her diva antics resulted in the axing of Bea so it was the fans that ultimately suffered. Despite grievances around pay and royalties, it’s fair to say that Val has more than made up for lost income and has been milking the show/character for over 40yrs now
If only the stupid scriptwriters hadn't killed off Bea Smith on a fire at Barnhurst, they could have had her transferred back to Wentworth when Joan Ferguson became an inmate.
I always thought that too they could of said it was like thou R she had escaped and the body was so badly burnt they thought was Bea they could brothet her back would been amazing
8:15 Joan Ferguson aka The freak finally gets what she deserves and ends up on the other side of the prison bars in episode 692 of this fantastic series. Thanks for sharing 👍
If you mean Lizzie, she eventually left Wentworth, but I won't say how to avoid spoilers. Sadly, actress Sheila Florence died in 1991. The other 'older woman' in the first episode was "Mum" Brooks, played by Mary Ward. She left the prison early on but made a couple of appearances later. Mary Ward is still alive today and is 105.
But, Vera was also corrupt. How can they talk about not having a corrupt guard for the first time without mentioning Vera? Sorry but Vera was everything.
@@rossco5409 absolutely right Ross ..I really enjoyed the redo of my beloved prisoner ..interested how they reinvented Bea Lizzie vera Joan sonia ...but am enjoying prisoner all over again ...bloody loving it
I doubt it. Wentworth like most remakes or rehashes was a hot mess. They never ever capture the character or what made the original so special because it was often the people playing the roles were perfect. You can’t recreate that.
Just watching it again for the third time around. It is sad to see so many of the characters have passed away now. It is a classic and im sure people will still be watching it in another 20 yrs
Watched it on TV with my mum when I was a child. Watching it again for the second time as an adult. Never gets old. Its an awesome show
I know I'm 41 now I remember watching at kid just re watching it love this show
The actors' dedication is so evident by their willingness to this day to participate in anniversary gatherings.
I wish they would give the full documentary an official release already 🤔
Still watching prisoner in 2020 up to episode 656
Tracy Tovey me too on vacation
I started watching it last year. Only on episode 126 or something
Only another 2000 to go 😀
Long live Queen Bea! ❤
Funny how the producer guy says that it was such a violent show. It's tame by today's standards.
Kblogg 777 He was talking about then fool
This was on 'after the watershed' in UK and probably would be in this day and age.
well actually no, because todays standards are very weak now, everything is watered down. just look at hollyoaks, they wont show any violent at all, its always out of frame, they wont even show a gun , its pathetic.. so yes, by todays standards prisoner is STILL more violent...
Thanks for showing this.
I miss Bea! I'm nearly on Myra's death.
Such a shame really.
Bea and Myra were my favorite top dogs!!!
CellBlock Rocks!
Loved the 1st two top dogs best, none carried it off as good as Bea & Myra; still I enjoyed CellBlock right to the end & a couple of reruns! lol
Good times for us all, bk then' I say! 🌈🥃✌️
I have watched it 9 times
Bea Smith will always be my “Top Dog”.
BEA VS THE FREAK WAS FANTASTIC TV
I remember the first line. "She bumped into me".
Its one of the best shows ever made. I'm on watching it now. Not even half way through yet so loads of amazing viewing to go.
it's quite fun spotting some of the actors in other films
Thank you - it's good to see something Prisoner that I haven't seen before!
i had the privilege of working on the crew with the t.v show 'flying doctors' in the late 80's and worked with some of these 'casts' and they were lovely people,Hector Crawford was a gem too!!
Oh which cast? Any stories you can share?
The flying doctors,acropolis now just to name a couple,George Kapinaris and i went to the MCG to watch North vs Richmond,little bugger still owes me a 6 pack he's a tiger supporter,,i went to there mid year parties,end of season ones as well,all the cast and crew on the flying docs were lovely kind people,Danii Minogue was a stuck up little bitch with a foul mouth,david reyne and peter o'brien use to jam there guitars in the canteen,yeah lots of little stories i spose
As much as I disliked Ferguson I actually felt sorry for her in the end.
I loved this show and still do love prisoner h block it had everything in it from love to drama killing I would like to say thank U for this. When I was a kid my family and I used to watch it I still do
Poor maggie! Getting accused just because of her character!
Poor Joan Feruguson
@@colettenasielski9342 Yes. Some Fans get too much into the "Character". I find that in their own way the Australian/British Soap Fans are more devoted and more "observant" of a Scene. I wonder if she ever saw Pamela Rabe's Character as Joan Ferguson. Maggie's Great but Pamela Rabe reminds me so much of Olivia Winfield Foxworth from The Dollanganger Series.
@@laminage Maggie Kirkpatrick and Pamela Rabe were friends in real life and Pamela asked Maggie how to play the freak with THE GLOVES
spikeyroberto..thanks for all your uploads
I wish I could see the whole video
Watching prisoner know on episode 298 I was just born in 1979 when this show just started
A show ahead of its time. The nearest we had to it home grown in Britain was within these walls. It didn't have the comedic value of prisoner. I first saw prisoner when itv went to 24 hour a day television actually with an Australian presenter.
My Aunt gave me a PCBH Book in 1981 when I was 15. It was later broadcasted on an american Cable Channel in 1984 and was so popular that when Franky Died, the San Francisco Pride Parade carried a hearse in her honor. Hard to believe that it debuted in 1979 then Bad Girls in 1999. 😊
Loved you Val I will always remember prisoner
With Amanda Keller as narrator. Today marks 40years since it first aired. Neighbours had a very memoriable few scenes with the then cast and other poignant references.
Maggie was brilliant in that show. I mean, she was one of the best actors along with the character who played Merle, and Patsy King, etc.
Oh god IV just started my fourth watch of prisoner on u tube. .bliss
4:35 the best of an amazing lot of actresses in the show
This paved the path for Orange is the new black.
I totally locked Prisoner from day 1 back in 1979...
It won't be the same ever again 😥
Will this be released o the boxset 20 DVD to be released in the UK? If not, do you know where it will be released?
Saw Maggie in the UK version of Prisoner Cell Block H show with Lily Savage, loved it
I saw the version with Vera and Margo. I think it was 1989
Watched it for year's, then out of the blue they stopped showing it in Ireland and it was right in the middle of a storyline 😢I was gutted 😢
This show was big in the US
We would rush home from school everyday to be on time to watch.
Loved the theme song as well!
This show aired in the afternoon in the US? Haha are you sure about that.
@@gyobfan22
Did you not understand what i
Wrote.
@@johannadavis7594 Yes I understand. It just seems odd for Prisoner cell block h to be on in the afternoon what with the swearing and violence which was quite strong for tv in the 70's/80's.
@@gyobfan22 I think they toned it down for the US after the first season or so. That season had full frontal nudity in one episode and Vera's nickname was Vinegar Tits. By the second season they bowdlerized it to 'ole Vinegar instead.
@@subtledemisefox The show aired at different times across the USA as is was syndicated. It aired at 12:30 pm in Albany, NY. And it was certainly censored because no matter the time of day certain things would have not been shown anywhere in America.
We are way too prude.
@ 1:50. Nothing like a TV writer that would have been far too young to have been remembering Prisoner making comments about Australian TV when he never lived at that time like some expert.
8:31 line up for miss world 1984
I love this show
Does anyone know why the full version of this isn’t available anywhere ?!
It remains a mystery
I love Prisoner and the character of Bea Smith but Val Lehman has an ego the size of Australia and her diva antics resulted in the axing of Bea so it was the fans that ultimately suffered. Despite grievances around pay and royalties, it’s fair to say that Val has more than made up for lost income and has been milking the show/character for over 40yrs now
Where's the full documentry?!.👿
Never allowed to be seen.
@@spikeyroberto is there an official reason as to why not?
bev waugh channel ten wouldn’t air it because channel 7 did a similar documentary at the time
Can someone please tell me the reason the full documentary is not released
Nobody knows
Best ever Oz soap the remake Wentworth is just as good but it will never beat Prisoner
Classic Aussie show
If only the stupid scriptwriters hadn't killed off Bea Smith on a fire at Barnhurst, they could have had her transferred back to Wentworth when Joan Ferguson became an inmate.
I always thought that too they could of said it was like thou R she had escaped and the body was so badly burnt they thought was Bea they could brothet her back would been amazing
8:15 Joan Ferguson aka The freak finally gets what she deserves and ends up on the other side of the prison bars in episode 692 of this fantastic series. Thanks for sharing 👍
@spikeyroberto how long is the whole thing?
+Carlene Boulden I don't know as it has never been released or shown on tv
spikeyroberto okay thanks
There’s 692 epicsodes
it will never be released I think :(
Any idea why?
No carry on
when will this bloody well be released
Never (apparently)
THERE IS A 3 DISC SET OUT ON PRISONER IN CELL BLOCK H THST MIGHT BE STILL AVAILIBLE.
will we ever see the full docu of this?????????
No
@@ashtonrichardson3825 doesn't look like does it, so why make it at all?
The Doodleburger reboot was something special.
Loved prisoner
It's on That's TV
We have watched prisoner cell block h when we were younger and now as a adult watched it 5 times upto now they shouldnt have killed bea off
I FORGET DID THE OLDER WOMAN DIE IN THE SERIES OR DID SHE GET PAROLED. IS SHE STILL ALIVE THEY DID NOT TALK ABOUT HER
spectrumlocalb191 which older woman? Lizzie?
If you mean Lizzie, she eventually left Wentworth, but I won't say how to avoid spoilers. Sadly, actress Sheila Florence died in 1991. The other 'older woman' in the first episode was "Mum" Brooks, played by Mary Ward. She left the prison early on but made a couple of appearances later. Mary Ward is still alive today and is 105.
No of course no
Lynne didn't
prisoner rocks
Great actor
bea's ending sucked :(
I no init
I love Prisoners but why didn't the guards at least have walkie talkies?
3:06 HILARIOUS
But, Vera was also corrupt. How can they talk about not having a corrupt guard for the first time without mentioning Vera?
Sorry but Vera was everything.
Wheres wonky warner
The actress was in Neighbours not long back
She also stars in the upcoming "The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee" along with Betty Bobbitt (Judy Bryant)
They were the core familes
So maybe 20 years from now Wentworth will be making a documentary like this one.
Doubt it .prisoner was legendary .Wentworth was a redo ..
Wentworth was brilliant but I don’t watch it over and over like Prisoner.
@@rossco5409 absolutely right Ross ..I really enjoyed the redo of my beloved prisoner ..interested how they reinvented Bea Lizzie vera Joan sonia ...but am enjoying prisoner all over again ...bloody loving it
I doubt it. Wentworth like most remakes or rehashes was a hot mess. They never ever capture the character or what made the original so special because it was often the people playing the roles were perfect. You can’t recreate that.
her n the freak were great
beas amazing woman got the short straw
Orange is the New Black is the spitting image of prisoner. Bea is Kate Mulgrew😂😂
The best series ever still watch episodes today