The complete first series of classic ’70s police drama The Sweeney will be released on Blu-ray later this year.

> Pre-order the boxset on Amazon.

Available to buy in high definition for the first time on Monday 10th September, the 4-disc set will include a range of special features:

– Brand new transfer and restoration
– Commemorative booklet by Archive TV historian Andrew Pixley
– Dolby 5.1 track along with original as-broadcast Mono and music-only tracks
– Interview with Ian Kennedy-Martin
– “Queen’s Pawn” introduction by Tony Selby
– Reconstructed titles with original stills
– Reconstructed titles with original stills and shots
– “The Placer” introduction by John Forgeham
– “Cover Story” introduction by Prunella Gee
– “Golden Boy” introduction by Dudley Sutton
– “Stoppo Driver” introduction by Dudley Sutton
– “Big Spender” introduction by Warren Mitchell
– “Abduction” introduction by Wanda Ventham

Starring John Thaw as Detective Inspector Regan and Dennis Waterman as his loyal partner Detective Sergeant Carter, The Sweeney originally aired on ITV between 1975 and 1978.

Watch the trailer for the upcoming The Sweeney movie, starring Ray Winstone and Ben Drew (Plan B)…

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