Original sentence: A compilation DVD release (coded for region 2) was scheduled for August 8 2005 by the BBC, but has been delayed many times (its latest scheduled release was for December 26, 2007, according to sites such as play.December 27, 1982: A 5 minute special, broadcast as part of The Funny Side Of Christmas.June 19, 1997 - July 24, 1997: Series Nine, 6 episodes.November 16, 1989 - December 28, 1989: Series Five, 6 episodes (then titled "Smith & Jones", thus dropping the "Alas").November 22, 1990 - January 3, 1991: Series Six, 6 episodes.October 22, 1992 - December 3, 1992: Series Seven, 6 episodes.September 6, 1995 - October 18, 1995: Series Eight, 6 episodes.September 9, 1998 - October 14, 1998: Series Ten, 6 episodes.The second video released in 1993 featured footage from Series 1-4 of the series, specially the second series.Two VHS releases featuring footage from Series 5 & 6 of "Alas Smith & Jones" (then titled "Smith & Jones"), were released in 1991
Edited sentence: A compilation DVD release (coded for region 2) was scheduled for August 8 2005 by the BBC, but has been delayed many times (its latest scheduled release is for December 26, 2007, according to sites such as play.December 27, 1982: a 5 minute special, broadcast as part of The Funny Side Of Christmas.The Best Of Alas Smith And Jones.There is an older PAL VHS tape of Alas Smith and Jones, but it is out of print