new set which saw some minor improvements in the picture quality. On 2 September 2013, the Network imprint announced that it had acquired the scripts, production files, original camera negatives and stills from the show. The digitally remastered version of The Professionals was released on DVD and Blu-ray. The restoration process is described in a blog post. Series 1 episodes have had the original opening and closing sequences restored. Series 1–3 March 2014., 13 episodes Series 2–29 September 2014, 13 episodes Series 3–30 March 2015, 13 episodes Series 4–2 May 2016, 18 episodes. AustraliaThe Professionals is available in Australia (Region 4 DVD) in four boxed sets ('dossiers') containing the complete series. These are distributed by Umbrella Entertainment and are available via online DVD shops such as EzyDVD JB Hifi Online and MoviesPlus. The four dossiers feature the same episodes per box set as the UK Contender release with a couple of changes in running order in dossiers 2 and 4. Official episode guide In 2009, author Bob Rocca published a book entitled The Professionals, a chronological account of every episode including cast lists and production credits. The book is also a comprehensive guide to merchandised products, from toys to magazines and includes over 200 black and white photographs as well as extensive interviews with actors, producers, writers, directors and other production team members, discussing their work on the series. This publication was also foreworded and given official endorsement by series creator Brian Clemens. Film In 2004 plans were being drawn up for a film version of The Professionals with Lewis Collins approached to play the part of Cowley, but after negotiations broke down the film was abandoned. In 2011, film company Lionsgate announced it had acquired the rights to The Professionals'' series and intended to begin shooting a movie in 2011. The characters of Bodie, Doyle and Cowley would be played by new actors. The film would have been a prequel to the 1970s series concerning how Bodie and Doyle entered CI5. Episode guide References External links Dave Matthews' Authorised Guide to The Professionals 1977 British television series debuts 1983 British television series endings 1970s British crime television series 1970s British drama television series 1980s British crime drama television series British action television series British adventure television series Television series produced at Pinewood Studios Television series by ITV Studios ITV television dramas London Weekend Television shows English-language television shows