70s children's drama The Paper Lads comes to DVD in July

Children of the 70s might remember this one, Network Video have announced the children's TV drama The Paper Lads for release on 29th July.

Written by William Corlette, this stars Andrew Edwards, Glynn Edwards, Anne Jameson, Gavin Kitchen, Peter Younger and Tony Neilson.

In it's original full frame aspect ratio, this contains both series spread across two discs, and has a total runtime of around 350 minutes. The recommended retail price will be £19.99.

Synopsis and opening titles follow...

The popular Tyne Tees series follows the adventures of J.G., Ian, Gog, Baz and Sam, teenagers on a paper round for their local newsagent, Jack Crawford.

Retired policeman Jack always tells the lads and lass to keep their eyes open as they go about their rounds, leading them to discover the news just as much as deliver it.

Filmed among the terraced streets of Gateshead, featuring exciting and funny scripts, several garnering a Writer’s Guild Award for playwright and screenwriter Corlett, this set contains all 14 episodes complete and uncut.