Object Z Blu-ray Arrives Sept 29 from British Film Institute
British Film Institute releases a 2K‑remastered Dual Format Blu-ray/DVD of the 1965 six‑part serial with commentaries and archival extras.
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Object Z (1965), the six‑part Rediffusion science‑fiction serial starring Trevor Bannister and Celia Bannerman, arrives on Blu-ray as a Dual Format Edition from the British Film Institute on September 29, 2025. The release marks the first commercial home‑video appearance of the serial since its 1965 ITV transmission and is timed to the BFI Southbank season celebrating Associated‑Rediffusion.
The set is newly restored in 2K and presented in High Definition (with Standard Definition material where applicable). Supplements include audio commentaries for every episode, each by a different expert, an episode shooting script and a short archival piece. The release packages the serial alongside contextual materials that reflect Rediffusion's place in 1960s British television.
Object Z (1965), the six‑part Rediffusion science‑fiction serial starring Trevor Bannister and Celia Bannerman, arrives on Blu-ray as a Dual Format Edition from the British Film Institute on September 29, 2025. The release marks the first commercial home‑video appearance of the serial since its 1965 ITV transmission and is timed to the BFI Southbank season celebrating Associated‑Rediffusion.
The set is newly restored in 2K and presented in High Definition (with Standard Definition material where applicable). Supplements include audio commentaries for every episode, each by a different expert, an episode shooting script and a short archival piece. The release packages the serial alongside contextual materials that reflect Rediffusion's place in 1960s British television.
Plot: a mysterious mass known as Object Z hurtles toward Earth, triggering panic and political turmoil as nations and scientists race to prevent catastrophe. Producer Peter Barry and assistant Diana Winters become central to the effort as society fractures around them.
Below are the principal extras included in the release and a full contents list.
This edition highlights the episode audio commentaries, the 2K restoration, and the illustrated first‑pressing booklet containing new essays.
Release Contents:
- Audio commentary — Episode 1 (Jon Dear): Episode‑specific commentary track.
- Audio commentary — Episode 2 (Dick Fiddy): Episode‑specific commentary track.
- Audio commentary — Episode 3 (William Fowler & Vic Pratt): Episode‑specific commentary track.
- Audio commentary — Episode 4 (Dr Elinor Groom): Episode‑specific commentary track.
- Audio commentary — Episode 5 (Kevin Lyons): Episode‑specific commentary track.
- Audio commentary — Episode 6 (Celia Bannerman & Toby Hadoke): Episode‑specific commentary track.
- In Search of Sierra Nine (1963/2025, 7 mins): Edited highlights from the sole remaining episode of Rediffusion's Sierra Nine.
- Object Z Episode 1 shooting script: Reproduction of the episode script.
- Image gallery: Rarities and curios relating to Object Z and the missing sequel Object Z Returns.
- First pressing only: illustrated booklet: New essays by Jon Dear, Dick Fiddy, Dr Elinor Groom and William Fowler, plus credits.
Release Date: September 29, 2025
Plot: a mysterious mass known as Object Z hurtles toward Earth, triggering panic and political turmoil as nations and scientists race to prevent catastrophe. Producer Peter Barry and assistant Diana Winters become central to the effort as society fractures around them.
Below are the principal extras included in the release and a full contents list.
This edition highlights the episode audio commentaries, the 2K restoration, and the illustrated first‑pressing booklet containing new essays.
Release Contents:
- Audio commentary — Episode 1 (Jon Dear): Episode‑specific commentary track.
- Audio commentary — Episode 2 (Dick Fiddy): Episode‑specific commentary track.
- Audio commentary — Episode 3 (William Fowler & Vic Pratt): Episode‑specific commentary track.
- Audio commentary — Episode 4 (Dr Elinor Groom): Episode‑specific commentary track.
- Audio commentary — Episode 5 (Kevin Lyons): Episode‑specific commentary track.
- Audio commentary — Episode 6 (Celia Bannerman & Toby Hadoke): Episode‑specific commentary track.
- In Search of Sierra Nine (1963/2025, 7 mins): Edited highlights from the sole remaining episode of Rediffusion's Sierra Nine.
- Object Z Episode 1 shooting script: Reproduction of the episode script.
- Image gallery: Rarities and curios relating to Object Z and the missing sequel Object Z Returns.
- First pressing only: illustrated booklet: New essays by Jon Dear, Dick Fiddy, Dr Elinor Groom and William Fowler, plus credits.
Release Date: September 29, 2025
Source: Blu-ray.com