Acorn Media has announced the Blu-ray release of writer/showrunner Peter Flannery's
George Gently: Series 6, which features the four most recent mysteries in the BBC adaptation of Alan Hunter's popular novels and stars award-winning actor Martin Shaw (
Death in Holy Orders) as former Scotland Yard inspector George Gently. The 2-disc set streets on April 1st.
Synopsis: In 1960s Britain, Detective Chief Inspector George Gentlyreturns to the job six months after he and his sergeant, John Bacchus (Lee Ingleby,
Place of Execution), were gravely injured in the line of duty. Both officers appear to be on the mend, physically at least. But while Gently is intent on putting the incident behind him, Bacchus clearly is not, and shocks his boss by submitting a letter of resignation.
At a time of changing attitudes and values in Britain, Gently and Bacchus are undergoing transitions of their own. In these four new episodes set in 1969, Bacchus lets a new constable's (Lisa McGrillis,
Hebburn) modern ways of policing get under his skin, while an aging Gently finds himself more and more adrift in a rapidly evolving world. Guest stars include Jemma Redgrave (
Bramwell) and Robert Pugh (
Game of Thrones).
All four mysteries -- "Gently Between The Lines," "Blue for Bluebird," "Gently With Honour" and "Gently Going Under" -- are presented in 1080p with a DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo track. Special features include:
- Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes
- Text Interviews with the Cast
- 1969 Facts
- Photo Gallery