Channel 5 Prisoner: Cell Block H commentary - ep. 274 (1998)

I am gradually sorting through some of my ancient video tapes to log what is on them, and capturing some vintage clips whilst I do so.

Here is one of Channel 5's great late night/early morning run of 'Prisoner: Cell Block H'. The closing commentaries, usually by senior announcer Bill Buckley, began in the early-mid 100 episodes, and by the show's "golden era" (1981-83ish period) had grown into their own entity, featuring trivia 'snippets', comments on characters and settings, jokes, and many varied Prisoner related topics sent in by fans. This particular one is one of Bill's worst ever jokes (using "joke" in it's loosest form).

This example is from episode 274, I *think*, broadcast May 19th 1998 (need confirmation). It is during one of my favourite plots from the show, when Bea is caught in a road accident and suffers amnesia, not understanding why she is in prison.

(Also, note that as with all UK broadcasts of the show, the sponsor during the end credits is edited out).

More classic Prisoner commentaries as I unearth them.
I am still going through all of my old tapes and uploading various clips, so check back regularly!

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[odeliagardens]

and the credits leave in "Network 10" in this version, on GueenBea's Prisoner episodes on YouTube and on Foxtel (Australian Pay TV) they leave out the Channel 0/Channel 10 logos (Before 1980 (season 2 of Prisoner) Channel 10 Melbourne was known as Channel 0). I have seen all first season episodes of Prisoner either on Foxtel or on GueenBea's Youtube channel and the Channel 0 logo never appeared, it was plastered with either the gold "10" (their 1990 logo) or the current Channel 10 logo.

[helen2333]

Buckley looks like a bird.

[LollieSmith]

I had a few "snippets" read out by Bill. I went under the name of Mildred Roper.

[yoohoo81]

his comments were sometimes hilarious! he was so obviously a fan... did sometimes wish he would shut up though! ... definetely much more fun listening to him than most of the boring announcers that waffle over the credits though! lol

[PaulJMC2007]

I really used to love His comments Mate.

So Please Upload more Clips in future

Your doing a Good Job!

[Fronika]

I totally hated Bill Buckley's simpering stupid comments on Prisoner.