To answer Anglo Fan question, this is a wonderful series that I NOW have the pleasure of owning. If you are the type of person who needs digitally re-mastered so the show can look like a gloried sitcom like Friends then this is not for you. What makes this show a classic like I Claudius, which if you check I Claudius reviews it was extremely mixed, however it is the simplicity of it is makes it so appealing . I bought I Claudius on DVD and although it has none of the glam and directing we are so use to, nevertheless it is perfect in my eyes. I have hundreds of DVD's and I am particular about what I add to my collection and this one is a gem and worth having!