# Fireball XL5: The Complete Series DVD

Fireball XL5: The Complete Series is a six-disc DVD set bringing together all 39 episodes of the science-fiction puppet series, plus a colourised episode and documentary extras. Its PAL DVD-Video format and 21 hours and 40 minutes of listed runtime make it a substantial physical-media collection for fans of the show.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Movies & TV
- Price: 17.84 GBP
- Previous price: 30.00 GBP
- Discount: 41%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T17:40:34.190Z
- Rating: 4.7 / 5
- Reviews: 331

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## At a glance

- The listing describes a complete run of all 39 episodes across six discs.
- Extras listed include a colourised episode, two documentaries, a commemorative booklet, image galleries and PDF material.
- The colourised episode is described as taken from a new HD transfer of the original film elements.

## Pros

- Collects the complete 39-episode series in one set.
- The stated extras extend beyond the episodes with documentaries, a booklet and archival material.
- The listing gives a Universal age rating, which supports family viewing.

## Specifications

### Disc and playback details
- Format: DVD-Video, PAL
- Number of discs: 6
- Runtime: 21 hours and 40 minutes
- Language: English
- Age rating: Universal, suitable for all
### Series and contributors
- Episodes: 39 episodes
- Genre: Action & Adventure, Children and Family, Drama, Kids & Family, Science Fiction
- Contributors: David Graham, Gerry Anderson, John Bluthal, Paul Maxwell, Sylvia Anderson
- Actors: David Graham, John Bluthal, Paul Maxwell, Sylvia Anderson
- Studio: Spirit Entertainment
### Release and dimensions
- Release date: 5 Aug. 2024
- Dimensions and weight: 20 x 15 x 3 cm; 270 g
- Country of origin: Austria

## Before you buy

- The listing describes one specially colourised episode taken from a new HD transfer. This is a DVD-Video PAL set, so the HD-transfer description refers to the source transfer and does not establish HD disc playback.

## A good fit for

- Fans revisiting Fireball XL5 or collecting Gerry Anderson series.
- Buyers seeking the complete series with documentaries and supplementary material.
- Households looking for a science-fiction series listed as suitable for all ages.

## Less suited to

- Viewers who specifically need a Blu-ray or HD disc format.
- Buyers who only want the episodes and do not need a multi-disc physical collection.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights nostalgia, enjoyable stories, character development, humour and appeal across age groups. The largely positive rating pattern aligns with the set's complete run and family-suitable listing, but ratings alone do not establish picture quality, disc condition or the value of its extras.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the series as nostalgic and fun to revisit.
- Positive themes: Feedback praises the stories, characters, humour and visual appeal.
- Positive themes: Customers also describe it as suitable for all ages.

## Frequently asked questions

### How many episodes are included?
The listing states that the set contains all 39 episodes.
### How many discs are in the set?
The listed format is a six-disc DVD-Video PAL set.
### What extras are described?
The description lists two documentaries, one colourised episode, a commemorative booklet, image galleries, PDF material, adverts and previously unseen Supercar footage.
### Is this a Blu-ray or an HD disc release?
No. The stated format is DVD-Video, PAL. The description says the colourised episode was taken from a new HD transfer, which does not mean the disc itself is HD.

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