Spooks

All 6 seasons and a complete series 1-6 available as a boxset. Spooks stars Rupert Penry-Jones and Hermione Norris as the MI5 spies in this gripping drama.

• Spooks: Season 2 [2002] | DVD | (20/09/2004 from £13.24   |  Saving you £26.75 (202.04%)   |  RRP £39.99

  Revelling in its reputation for pulling no punches, the second series of the BBC's slick spy drama Spooks maintains the quality of its award-winning first year, serving up enough nail-biting moments of genuine tension to outweigh any concern that occasionally it courts controversy for no better reason than to cock a snook at the notoriously timid Auntie Beeb. The Islamic terrorist episode unsurprisingly received a great deal of negative publicity, but a show that prides itself on its contemporary edge could hardly ignore such an issue. Other episodes tackle computer hackers, Eastern European terrorists, Columbian drug cartels, inter-service territorial disputes with the CIA and even a mutiny in the army. One of the strongest episodes, set entirely within the sealed-off MI5 Section B department, tracks the team's individual reactions to what might be a drill, or a real and devastating VX gas attack. Throughout, this year focuses a great deal on the team's personal problems, notably Tom Quinn's chaotic love life, which ultimately brings his loyalty to the service into question. Cast changes introduce some new faces, while some old ones pop up in unwelcome places (Jenny Agutter relishing her new role as a villain). Pacy direction and snappy editing, generous use of slo-mo, split-screen and dramatic music all add to the tension inherent in scripts that bring a modern, youthful edge to the creaky old spy genre. Only the final episode resorts to some hackneyed plot contrivances in a rather strained bid to produce the now-obligatory cliffhanger. --Mark Walker

• Spooks: Season 1 [2002] | DVD | (16/06/2003 from £9.14   |  Saving you £20.85 (228.12%)   |  RRP £29.99

  John Le Carre for the internet generation, Spooks is a smart combination of TV cop show and George Smiley-esque espionage shenanigans that pulls no punches in its depiction of an MI5 team fighting a covert war on the streets of London. This is adult, post-watershed drama clearly inspired by the hard-hitting reality style of US shows such as 24 and The Sopranos. The strong ensemble cast is led by charismatic Matthew MacFadyen as Tom Quinn, star spy of "Section B", the counter-terrorism branch headed by Harry Pearce (Peter Firth). Keeley Hawes, David Oyelowo and tough-cookie Jenny Agutter make up the team. And as with its British predecessors, Cracker and Prime Suspect, Spooks also delves fearlessly into the characters' turbulent personal lives, here given an added twist by their constant need to deceive even those they love. The six episodes of the BAFTA Award-winning Series 1 tackle a variety of tough issues, including religious fanaticism, racism, governmental cover-ups and, naturally enough, the lingering shadow of Irish terrorism. Throughout, the show strikes a fine balance between a James Bondian techno-obsession with spy gadgets and more character-based action, with crisp writing and pacey direction that ratchets up the tension a notch further with every episode. The final cliffhanger is an unforgettable TV moment, and one that leaves viewers agog for Series 2. On the DVD: Spooks, Series 1 is cleverly presented in a three-disc set with specially filmed "cut scenes" instead of a standard menu: interact with the mysterious office intruder to select the different options: interviews, behind-the-scenes documentaries, deleted scenes, character profiles, audio commentaries and more. It's a neat idea, though one that may outstay its welcome after repeated viewings; fortunately it's possible to skip the opening sequence using the chapter forward button and move directly to the main "desk menu". --Mark Walker

• Spooks - Series 7 [2008] | DVD | (12/10/2009 from £9.98   |  Saving you £49.01 (491.08%)   |  RRP £58.99

  Spooks: Series 7

• Spooks - Complete Season 4 | DVD | (04/09/2006 from £7.51   |  Saving you £32.48 (432.49%)   |  RRP £39.99

  MI5; not 9 to 5! The stakes are higher than ever for Adam Harry and the team as a series of terrorist attacks and political cover-ups threaten national security on an unprecedented scale. Packed with classic Spooks' intrigue Series 4 features all ten episodes plus a host of never before seen special features shot exclusively for the DVD. Series 4 is released just before the new TV broadcast in September. So make sure you pre-order your copy now to see all ten episodes in time for Series 5!

• Spooks - Series 10 [DVD] | DVD | (28/11/2011 from £35.98   |  Saving you £-27.24 (N/A%)   |  RRP £8.74

  Harry holds the key to the secrets, and trusting his natural instincts uses his connections to seek the truth, but will his personal relationships end up compromising the lives of those around him?

• Spooks: Complete BBC Series 6 | DVD | (06/10/2008 from £11.98   |  Saving you £28.01 (233.81%)   |  RRP £39.99

  The stakes are higher than ever for Adam Harry and the team as growing mistrust between the British American and Iranian Governments culminates in a series of high-risk operations at home pushing the Section to its very limits. As Iran's race to become a nuclear power impacts on British and American security the distinction between friend and foe becomes ever more blurred.

• Spooks - Complete Season 3 | DVD | (05/09/2005 from £6.60   |  Saving you £33.39 (505.91%)   |  RRP £39.99

  ""MI5; not 9 to 5!"" MI5. The Spooks. They don't exist. You will never know their names where they come from who they are. And they're all that stand between you and those who watch this country with terror on their minds. This release features all the episodes from Season 3. Episodes comprise: 1. Project Friendly Fire 2. The Sleeper 3. Who Guards The Guards? 4. A Prayer For My Daughter 5. Love And Death 6. Persephone 7. Outsiders 8. Celebrity 9. Frequently Asked Que

• Spooks - Complete Series 5 | DVD | (10/09/2007 from £10.34   |  Saving you £29.65 (286.75%)   |  RRP £39.99

  Featuring all 10 episodes from series 5 of the hit BBC drama.

• Spooks - Series 1 - Complete [DVD] [2002] | DVD | (28/02/2011 from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £29.99

  Who Watches the Watchers? MI5. The Spooks. They don't exist. You will never know their names where they come from who they are. And they're all that stand between you and those who watch this country with terror on their minds. This release features all 6 episodes from Season One of the BBC drama 'Spooks'.

• Spooks Series 9 [DVD] | DVD | (28/02/2011 from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.32

  BAFTA award-winning British television spy drama Spooks is back for another knuckle-clenching series.

• Spooks - Series 2 - Complete [DVD] | DVD | (28/02/2011 from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £39.99

  MI5; not 9 to 5!. MI5. The Spooks. They don't exist. You will never know their names where they come from who they are. And they're all that stand between you and those who watch this country with terror on their minds. This release features all 10 episodes from Season Two. Episodes comprise: 1. Bosnian 2. Mosque 3. Hacker 4. Bank 5. Germ Warfare 6. President 7. Briefcase 8. Unions 9. Drugs 10. Christine

• Spooks - Series 3 - Complete [DVD] | DVD | (28/02/2011 from £18.49   |  Saving you £21.50 (116.28%)   |  RRP £39.99

  MI5; not 9 to 5! MI5. The Spooks. They don't exist. You will never know their names where they come from who they are. And they're all that stand between you and those who watch this country with terror on their minds. This release features all the episodes from Season 3. Episodes comprise: 1. Project Friendly Fire 2. The Sleeper 3. Who Guards The Guards? 4. A Prayer For My Daughter 5. Love And Death 6. Persephone 7. Outsiders 8. Celebrity 9. Frequently Asked Questions

• Spooks - Series 8 - Complete [DVD] [2009] | DVD | (28/02/2011 from £18.66   |  Saving you £21.33 (114.31%)   |  RRP £39.99

  Spooks: Series 8 opens where series 7 left off: Harry Pearce (head of MI5's section D) has been kidnapped and the rest of the team are racing to solve the mystery of his disappearance before it's too late...

• Spooks Complete BBC Series 8 [DVD] | DVD | (20/09/2010 from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £39.99

  Spooks: Series 8 opens where series 7 left off: Harry Pearce (head of MI5's section D) has been kidnapped and the rest of the team are racing to solve the mystery of his disappearance before it's too late...

• Spooks - Series 5 - Complete [DVD] [2006] | DVD | (28/02/2011 from £15.93   |  Saving you £24.06 (151.04%)   |  RRP £39.99

  MI5 supremo Harry Pearce and team leader Adam Carter soon begin to suspect that rogue members of the British 'Establishment' may themselves be sabotaging the very system they sought to uphold in order to bring about a radical change of government... The growing crisis necessitates that the team work closely with head-strong high-flying MI6 agent Ros Myers who soon makes her presence felt on The Grid and instantly generates an undeniable spark with Adam. Featuring all 10 episodes from series 5 of the hit BBC drama.

• Spooks - Series 6 - Complete [DVD] [2007] | DVD | (28/02/2011 from £14.98   |  Saving you £25.01 (166.96%)   |  RRP £39.99

  The stakes are higher than ever for Adam Harry and the team as growing mistrust between the British American and Iranian Governments culminates in a series of high-risk operations at home pushing the Section to its very limits. As Iran`s race to become a nuclear power impacts on British and American security the distinction between friend and foe becomes ever more blurred.

• Spooks - Series 4 - Complete [DVD] [2005] | DVD | (28/02/2011 from £13.96   |  Saving you £26.03 (186.46%)   |  RRP £39.99

  MI5; not 9 to 5! The stakes are higher than ever for Adam Harry and the team as a series of terrorist attacks and political cover-ups threaten national security on an unprecedented scale. Packed with classic Spooks intrigue Series 4 features all ten episodes plus a host of never before seen special features shot exclusively for the DVD. Series 4 is released just before the new TV broadcast in September. So make sure you pre-order your copy now to see all ten episodes in time for Series 5!

• Spooks: Complete BBC Series 1-6 | DVD | (06/10/2008 from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £159.99

  Who Watches the Watchers? MI5. The Spooks. They don't exist. You will never know their names where they come from who they are. And they're all that stand between you and those who watch this country with terror on their minds. This release features all the episodes from the first six series.

• Spooks Series 8 [DVD] | DVD | (20/09/2010 from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Season 8 of the action packed drama series.