The Sweeney: Series One 50th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray

The Sweeney: Series One 50th Anniversary Edition brings the first series of the British police drama to Blu-ray, with a stated 2025 restoration in the original broadcast aspect ratio and a substantial set of bonus features. Its five-disc presentation and commentaries make it a collector-focused release, while the 4:3 format preserves the programme's original framing rather than presenting it as widescreen.

At a glance

Listing describes a new 2025 restoration presented in the original broadcast aspect ratio.
Includes two versions of the Armchair Cinema episode Regan, identified as the original and 50-minute versions.
Audio options include original Mono, 5.1 Surround sound and isolated music-only tracks.
Extras listed include interviews, reconstructed titles, introductions, a vintage trailer and episode commentaries.
A booklet is listed among the special features.

Price

£42.49Save 22%

Reference price: ~~£54.31~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Often bought together

The Sweeney: Series Two (50th Anniversary Edition)

£59.81

The Sweeney: Series Three 50th Anniversary Edition

£34.32

Pros and cons

Pros

The five-disc edition combines Series One with both listed versions of the Regan pilot and a broad selection of extras.
The stated original 4:3 presentation suits viewers who want the broadcast framing rather than a widescreen crop.
The listed audio choices offer alternatives to the standard episode soundtrack.

Cons

The 4:3 presentation is not widescreen, which may not suit buyers seeking a modern widescreen presentation.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Release and format
Format	Blu-ray
Number of discs	5
Run time	12 hours
Aspect ratio	4:3 - 1.33:1
Language	English
Release date	2 Jun. 2025

Edition details
Item model number	5061088920081
Studio	Old Gold Media
Actors	Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan, John Thaw
Country of origin	Austria
Package dimensions	17.6 x 17.5 x 3.2 cm; 100 g

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing describes a 2025 restoration but gives no specific resolution or restoration-process details. The listed 12-hour runtime is for the release as a whole, and individual episode durations are not specified beyond the 50-minute Regan version.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Fans of The Sweeney who want the complete first series on Blu-ray.
Collectors interested in the pilot versions, episode commentaries and historical bonus material.
Viewers who prefer the programme's original 4:3 broadcast framing.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking widescreen framing or a stated high-definition resolution.
Viewers looking for only the episodes without a collector-style extras package.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

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Customer feedback is broadly positive about the series, acting, picture and sound quality, and some customers appreciate the extras and commentaries. This release lists a restoration and extensive bonus content, which are relevant to those points, but the listing details do not establish what improvement customers experienced on this particular edition. Feedback on value is mixed, so the extensive package may matter most to buyers who will use its extra material.

Positive themes

Customers praise the acting and entertainment, and some highlight the picture and sound quality.
Some customers value the special features and commentaries.