Prisoner Cell Block H 25th Anniversary Edition 3-DVD Box Set Australian television was considerably brightened by the arrival of PRISONER CELL BLOCK H in 1979. Although the activities in a women's prison might sound like grim subject matter, the show carried a neat dose of kitsch value, thanks to some poorly constructed sets, and storylines which were often unfathomable. But this was coupled with an innovative--and daring for the time--use of lesbian characters, violence, and drug mishaps. Presented here are some of the best episodes from the show, beginning with four installments from the early days, which helped establish some of the key characters. Secondly, a major plot development is ushered in via a terrorist siege that took place in the prison, and finally the conclusion of the show is rendered in dramatic style, with a huge riot breaking out. Fun and dramatic in equal measures, PRISONER CELL BLOCK H attracts a hardcore legion of devotees who will doubtless be delighted with this 25th anniversary celebration of the show. Special features The best and most memorable episodes from the cult classic series Interview with Val Lehman (Bea Smith) Interview with Anne Phelan (Myra Desmond) Interview with casting director Jan Russ Photo galleries of continuity Polaroids Actors: Elspeth Ballantyne, Betty Bobbitt, Sheila Florance, Maggie Kirkpatrick, Val Lehman Directors: Jan Russ Format: Multiple Formats, Box set, Black White, Closed-captioned, Collector's Edition, NTSC Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo) Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.) Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Rated: NR Not Rated Studio: A E Home Video / Sunset Home Visual Entertainment (SHE) DVD Release Date: November 30, 2004 Run Time: 591 minutes