Rent Bugs: Series 1 (1995)

3.2 of 5 from 14 ratings
8h 10min
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Synopsis:
First broadcast on BBC1 in 1995, 'Bugs' follows the investigative adventures of Ed (Craig McLachlan), Ros and Beckett as they track down callous saboteurs and ruthless assassins. Ed is a helicopter pilot, daredevil climber , and a marital arts expert; Ros (Jay Griffiths) is as at home behind the wheel of a skidding car in a high speed chase as in front of a computer screen, and Beckett (Jesse Birdsall) is always risking his life; imprisoned in a flooded submarine, defeating high-tech defence systems and defusing time bombs with seconds on the clock. Their enemies are corrupt politicians, international criminals, renegade scientists, dictators and megalomaniacs of all kinds.
Actors:
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Directors:
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Producers:
Brian Eastman
Creators:
Brian Clemens
Writers:
Duncan Gould, Brian Clemens, Stephen Gallagher, Amanda Coe, Gregory Evans, Alan Whiting, Colin Brake
Studio:
Revelation
Genres:
British TV, TV Action & Adventure, TV Crimes, TV Sci-Fi & Fantasy
BBFC:
Release Date:
23/02/2004
Run Time:
490 minutes
Languages:
English Dolby Digital 2.0
Subtitles:
None
DVD Regions:
Region 0 (All)
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Full Screen 1.33:1 / 4:3
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • Main Character Biographies
  • Series 1 Background Information, including Biographies on Allies, Villains and Organisations
Disc 1:
This disc includes the following episodes:
1. Out of the Hive
2. Assassins Inc
3. All Under Control
- Special Features
Disc 2:
This disc includes the following episodes:
4. Down Among the Dead Men
5. Shotgun Wedding
6. Stealth
Disc 3:
This disc includes the following episodes:
7. Manna from Heaven
8. Hot Metal
9. A Sporting Chance
10. Pulse

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Reviews (1) of Bugs: Series 1

Bit silly but fun and entertaining - Bugs: Series 1 review by RunDeckardRun

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09/07/2023

I thought I'd watch a few episodes as I had some vague memories of Bugs from its original BBC broadcast. I rather enjoyed it: it's fun to watch which can be all that you want, sometimes. It's fairly well made and looks pretty good, with some nice slick music. In typical BBC fashion of the era though, Bugs over stretches itself budget-wise on occasion (like the original Dr Who used to do) and ends up looking a bit too silly: for example, episode 3 almost tries to emulate scenes from Die Hard 2 and Speed, with out-of-control aircraft and endangered passengers, which was not too well advised. As for the three leads, Jaye Griffiths is by far the most engaging and talented actor. Craig McLachlan is suitably cast for his role but, as for Jesse Birdsall, I just don't get how he became a well-known actor at all.

Worth watching for a bit of nostalgic, 'hi-tec', pre-smartphone era entertainment.

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