OVERALL: Draw

- American release for the additional extras, the inclusion of the "Journey to the Highlands" special, and the lossless audio.
- United Kingdom for the 1080/50i transfer (show was shot 1080p25). Note the special included in the American set has been released separately in the UK.

GENERAL NOTES:
The show was lensed in 1080p25 and broadcast in the US in 1080i60 (the US versions were also combined into fewer longer episodes that sometimes also included outtakes not used in the UK versions). The first two US series releases were in 1080i60 while series three onwards were converted to 1080p24 (as well as subsequent issues of series one and two starting with the 2012 “limited edition” series 1 & 2 set (conversely, the first two series in the UK were converted to 1080p24 on Blu-ray before distributor Universal switched to 1080i50 for series three onwards).

CUTS:

• Blu-ray A America- PBS - No cuts - series three (436:10 - 24fps) plus the Christmas special (96:40 - 24fps).
• Blu-ray A Limited Edition Seasons 1, 2, 3, & 4 America- PBS - No cuts - series three (436:10 - 24fps) plus the Christmas special (96:40 - 24fps).
• Blu-ray A Seasons 1, 2 & 3 Deluxe Limited Edition America- PBS - No cuts - series three (436:10 - 24fps) plus the Christmas special (96:40 - 24fps).
• Blu-ray ALL United Kingdom- Universal Pictures - No cuts - series three (417:28 - 25fps)

Do you own a release not listed? Then please visit our forums and let us know!

Comparison added by Samuel_Scott on 24/11/14
Comparison last updated by Eric_Cotenas on 27/08/20

UPDATE LOG:

24/11/14 - Initial entry.
12/05/20 : added notes about PBS introduction and 1080p/i resolution