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[Simon]

Ah yes.  A good suspicion, that!

[jaguar007]

Ian, 

 

Will we ever get the chance to see the Adam Raynar pilot that was filmed?

[saint mark]

Still waiting for my copy of "the Saint on the radio" to arrive here in the mountains in the lowlands.

[Daddy Bond]

That's what I was wondering.  What ever happened to that pilot???

[Ian Dickerson]

Ian, 

 

Will we ever get the chance to see the Adam Raynar pilot that was filmed?

Apologies, thought I'd already answered this but I can't see my answer anywhere so maybe my computer ate it.

 

I'm fairly confident you will get to see Adam's pilot at some stage but I wouldn't like to say where or when yet. It cost too much to make to be left on the shelf and we've been assessing our options as to what can be done with it.

 

Ian

[Blofeld's Cat]

 

Ian, 

 

Will we ever get the chance to see the Adam Raynar pilot that was filmed?

Apologies, thought I'd already answered this but I can't see my answer anywhere so maybe my computer ate it.

 

I'm fairly confident you will get to see Adam's pilot at some stage but I wouldn't like to say where or when yet. It cost too much to make to be left on the shelf and we've been assessing our options as to what can be done with it.

 

Ian

 

Make a series from it, perhaps? 

[Ian Dickerson]

 

 

Ian, 

 

Will we ever get the chance to see the Adam Raynar pilot that was filmed?

Apologies, thought I'd already answered this but I can't see my answer anywhere so maybe my computer ate it.

 

I'm fairly confident you will get to see Adam's pilot at some stage but I wouldn't like to say where or when yet. It cost too much to make to be left on the shelf and we've been assessing our options as to what can be done with it.

 

Ian

 

Make a series from it, perhaps? 

 

Haha! According to multiple network chiefs no one would want to watch it!

[Blofeld's Cat]

That's a crying shame.

 

Especially since spy themed movies are making a resurgence of late, and there's quite a few spy related series on the box.

 

If there's no joy with the networks streaming (Netflicks, Amazon, etc) may be the go.

[Simon]

Here we go again...  This from Amazon.

 

Ian, are there problems sir?

 

Hello,

 

We’ve cancelled The Saint on the Radio (Asin: 1942881002) from your order 026-1332570-6176333.

 

Unfortunately, we’re no longer able to offer this item for sale. Our supplier has informed us that it's been discontinued and is no longer available. You may find that it's still available from third-party Sellers on Amazon.co.uk Marketplace but I'm afraid we can't source stock from these Sellers.

 

We’re sorry for any inconvenience caused and hope to see you again soon.

 

Regards,

 

Customer Service Department

 

Amazon.co.uk

[Grard Bond]

Just release the pilot on dvd and blu ray. A lot of Saint fans want to see it and will buy it!

[Ian Dickerson]

 

Here we go again...  This from Amazon.

 

Ian, are there problems sir?

 

 

Hello,

 

We’ve cancelled The Saint on the Radio (Asin: 1942881002) from your order 026-1332570-6176333.

 

Unfortunately, we’re no longer able to offer this item for sale. Our supplier has informed us that it's been discontinued and is no longer available. You may find that it's still available from third-party Sellers on Amazon.co.uk Marketplace but I'm afraid we can't source stock from these Sellers.

 

We’re sorry for any inconvenience caused and hope to see you again soon.

 

Regards,

 

Customer Service Department

 

Amazon.co.uk

 

 

Simon,

 

Can you let me know when the Amazon.com order turns up?

 

Thanks,

 

Ian

[Simon]

Will do sir.  An email yesterday said it had been dispatched...

[Simon]

Arrived today fella.

 

Along with Burl's opus that finally, I bought.

[Ian Dickerson]

Thanks!

[Ian Dickerson]

Forgive the self-promotion...https://www.facebook...994157480629978

[Simon]

No forgiveness required.

 

In terms of the breadth and the numerous media platforms that his hero has been imagined, arguably, this author, Charteris, is more deserving than Fleming for review.  The ultimate scope is far more wider reaching in terms of what has been a series of individual successes.

 

Charteris' hero has had his time favourably received across Film, TV, Radio, Book and Comic strip in the way that Fleming's hero has never been.  Perhaps, Fleming's hero never needed the breadth after the film series' reception began and took its hold.  But Charteris' hero was far wider reaching in its audiences, and far more deserving of inspection - in my humble opinion.

 

From a personal point of view, and from a purely literary position. both characters are interesting.  But while the Saint has been 'everywhere' successfully, Bond's comic and radio successes has ridden the filmic coat tails, I think.  None are more deserving than the other, but I do think that the Saint has had to live or die on its own medial merits, as opposed to riding coat tails.

 

I look forward to the book.  It is way overdue.  Well done to Ian D for taking this responsibility.  His writing stance alone will evoke that which he is reviewing.

 

Good luck.

[Grard Bond]

Wow! That's one I will buy for sure! Great work!

[saint mark]

Especially as this publisher does accept paypal.

[clublos]

Guys...

 

http://www.digitalsp...nally-released/

[Simon]

Yahoo - thanks for that.

[marktmurphy]

Does anyone know if any services are carrying it? Should be out now, no?

[Logie]

Does anyone know if any services are carrying it? Should be out now, no?

 

It's on iTunes and the Playstation store for £7.99. It's not terrible, it looks very slick and shiny and expensive but on the whole I was a little disappointed. If, like me, you're a fan of Roger's, I would say...

Spoiler

don't get your hopes up. I was massively looking forward to seeing him in this but what a letdown - he's reduced to about four lines right at the end and all the dialogue he had in the first trailer has been cut. In fact, there's more of Roger in the first trailer than there is in this.

Again, it's not terrible but I'd be much happier if I'd spent 99p to rent it as I doubt I'll be watching again any time soon.

[marktmurphy]

That's madness to cut him.

[Grard Bond]

And what about Ogilvy? Is he still in it and how much?

[Logie]

Ogilvy plays one of the main characters and pops up throughout. I think he did well with what he was given.

[Grard Bond]

Wow! Didn't expect that! I thought he had only a cameo too. Great to hear! Thanks for your explanation!

Edited by Grard Bond, 14 July 2017 - 04:39 PM.

[saint mark]

Liked the movie, too bad there will be no more.

[Grard Bond]

What happened to the book about Charteris? Never heard or saw anything about it anymore.

[Dustin]

Should have been out by February 2016. All we can hope for is that it's still somewhere in the works.