I may be cynical, but I think there is one very simple reason for making us wait so long for the Region 2 release of Season 2.
They know that most of us Brits have multi-region capable DVD players.
They know we are avid fans.
Therefore they know that most of us wouldn't want to wait for our own copy of the episodes, and will pay through the nose to get hold of a Region 1 set, probably buying Region 2 when it finally arrives as well. I know that is what I and many others did with Season 1.
Hence, if they keep us waiting, they end up getting double sales.
Like I said, I may just be cynical, but....
They know that most of us Brits have multi-region capable DVD players.
They know we are avid fans.
Therefore they know that most of us wouldn't want to wait for our own copy of the episodes, and will pay through the nose to get hold of a Region 1 set, probably buying Region 2 when it finally arrives as well. I know that is what I and many others did with Season 1.
Hence, if they keep us waiting, they end up getting double sales.
Like I said, I may just be cynical, but....