The DVD Collection - TV Comedy


CRADLE TO GRAVE   Complete first series

Comedy drama based on the memoirs of Danny Baker. Peter Kay stars as Danny's dad Spud, with Lucy Speed as his mum Bet.

2015      8 episodes on 2 discs


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ROAST OF CHARLIE SHEEN

There’s a lot to ridicule Charlie Sheen about, who is the willing victim in this new episode. Seth MacFarlane, creator and star of Family Guy, is the “Roast Master” who takes charge of the proceedings. Among those taking a pop at Sheen for – one imagines – his womanising, his drinking, his drug-taking, and his high-profile departure from Two and Half Men are Jackass star Steve-O, William Shatner and Mike Tyson.

97 MINS   2011

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JENNIFER SAUNDERS: LAUGHING AT THE 90s 

A romp through the story of 10 years that saw British comedy finally arrive centre stage. The Absolutely Fabulous star recounts the story of a decade during which she became an international star. Jennifer gets to the heart of the decade in question sharing clips and anecdotes with Dawn French, Adrian Edmondson, Vic and Bob, David Baddiel, Paul Whitehouse and her Ab Fab sidekick, Joanna Lumley. Other comedy stars appearing include Adam and Joe, Ardal O'Hanlon, Reece Shearsmith, John Thomson, Arabella Weir, Patrick Marber, and Rebecca Front. 

Channel4 2011 96 MINUTES (NO ADS) DIGITAL TV 

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EMERY PRESENTS: JACK OF DIAMONDS - 1982 

Bernie Weinstock is the boss and sole employee of the Crime Busters International private detective agency. He runs his office from his caravan and business is poor. Not surprising really because he's not very good at it and has a tendency to make the wrong decisions and walk headlong into disaster. In this series, Bernie has a new assignment and a new business partner, Norman Lugg. A British soldier hid a large quantity of diamonds in Holland during World War II and he is tasked with discovering where they have been hidden.

Starring Dick Emery (in various guises), and Tony Selby. 

The complete 6 episodes from 1982 3 Hours 

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*IT AINT HALF HOT MUM - COMPLETE FIRST SERIES 

Fall in!... for a feast of classic fun as the boys from the concert party parade their special brand of army camp. This much-loved BBC comedy series stars the members of the Royal Artillery Concert Party including Gunner 'Gloria' Beaumont (Melvyn Hayes), Gunner 'Lofty' Sugden (Don Estelle) and 'La-di-dah' Gunner Graham (John Clegg), all under the watchful eye of Sergeant Major 'SHUUUUT UUUUP' Williams (Windsor Davies).

This set features all eight episodes from the first season of Jimmy Perry and David Croft's (creator and writers of Dad's Army) classic It Aint Half Hot Mum, including the episodes "Meet the Gang", "My Lovely Boy", "The Mutiny of the Punka Wallahs", "A Star is Born", "The Jungle Patrol", "It's a Wise Child", "The Road to Bannu" and "The Inspector Calls". . 

1974  

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*BENIDORM - SERIES 1

Set in the all-inclusive Solana resort with a tremendous ensemble cast the first series of Benidorm proved a big hit for ITV – the critics said: "Benidorm rocks"; "unmissable TV"; "the ideal mix of sea, sun and silliness"; "beautifully written and performed"; "a gem of wry observation in withering bad taste".

Benidorm regulars for twenty years, Jacqueline and Donald are enthusiastic middle-aged swingers who rarely leave their hotel. Known as ‘The Oracle’ because of his computer-like knowledge of trivial facts and figures, Geoff Maltby is on holiday with his mother, or PA as he calls her, but keen to hide the fact. Gavin and Troy are on their first break away together after setting up a successful hair salon. Kate and Martin’s marriage is at braking point after only one night in the resort. Then there are the Garveys; a Lancashire family who are on their first holiday abroad. Janice and Mick plus Janice’s mother – the sun-worshipping, chain-smoking Madge who can always be guaranteed to have a bad word for everyone. It's sun and fun all the way in Benidorm... (some strong language) 

2008    134 MINUTES 

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*TWO'S COMPANY - THE COMPLETE SERIES 

Dorothy McNab is a prickly American authoress who shares a Chelsea flat with her English butler Robert Hiller, a quintessential Gentleman’s Gentleman. It’s never long before the sparks fly, however, as New Money inevitably clashes with The Old School Tie... A classic BAFTA-nominated sitcom which ran for four series, Two’s Company pairs the talents of Emmy Award-winning American actress Elaine Stritch and RSC stalwart Donald Sinden. This release contains every episode of all four series from 1975 to 1979, and includes the 1976 Christmas Special. 

4 DISC SET 

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A DUTY FREE CHRISTMAS 

In spite of her initial protests, David manages to persuade Amy to continue their holiday in Spain over Christmas. By an extraordinary stroke of coincidence, Linda and Robert have had the same idea, and are booked in at the same hotel. David continues his amorous pursuit of Linda with hilarious results. 

ITV3 2010 1 HOUR (ADS REMOVED) DIGITAL TV Original ITV transmission: Thursday 25 December 1986

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*THE GOOD LIFE COMPLETE SERIES 2 AND 3 

This special Gold Collection features 13 episodes from Series Two and Three of this classic comedy series.
When Tom Good, a 40 year old draughtsman, and his wife Barbara, drop out of the rat race and become self-sufficient they change their lives forever. To the horror of their neighbours, Jerry and Margo Leadbetter, the Goods turn their lovely Surbiton home into a self-sufficient farm complete with vegetable patches, a goat, pigs and a multitude of hens.

Episodes included: The Early Birds; The Happy Event; A Tug of the Forelock; I Talk to the Trees; Whose Fleas Are These?; The Last Posh Frock; Just My Bill; The Guru of Surbiton; Mr Fix-It; The Day Peace Broke Out; Mutiny; Home Sweet Home; Going to Pot?

4 DISC SET 

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*THE HOWERD CONFESSIONS 

Just one look from Frankie Howerd was enough to bring the house down and in 'The Howard Confessions' you see the comic genius at his best. The six different playlets, supposedly relating to episodes from Howerd's past, saw Frankie play characters in his full over-the-top inimitable style. 1976 

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BEING RONNIE CORBETT

Documentary charting Ronnie Corbett's long career in comedy, featuring the man himself and the many comedians who admire him.  Includes interviews with Miranda Hart, Rob Brydon, Stephen Merchant, Bill Bailey, Matt Lucas, David Walliams, Catherine Tate, Reece Shearsmith, Bruce Forsyth, Michael Palin, Ben Miller, Jessica Hynes, Jon Culshaw, Kevin Bishop, Tamsin Greig and Stephen K Amos.

BBC  2010  1 HOUR  DIGITAL TV 

THE ONE RONNIE

One of Britain's most enduring and best-loved comics, Ronnie Corbett, turned 80 in December 2010. In this brand new comedy sketch show, the octogenarian comic legend appears alongside some of the biggest names in British comedy, in sketches featuring everything from a superannuated super-hero to a stage-struck dog. Add in a sprinkling of one-liners and a brand new Ronnie monologue in the famous chair for the must-see comedy of the festive season.

BBC 2010  50 MINS  DIGITAL TV 

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*THE MICKEY ROONEY SHOW "HEY MULLIGAN" 

The misadventures of Mickey Mulligan, a page at the International Broadcasting Company in Los Angeles. Undecided about his future, he attends the Academy of Dramatic Arts and by taking various part-timejobs, he struggles to discover his goal in life. Although Hey Mulligan was scheduled against The Honeymooners and was cancelled after one season, here are thirty of the original episodes in this special three DVD set, plus bonus extras that will make you laugh and keep coming back for more. They include Mickey on The Red Skelton Show, Mickey's movie trailers and an exclusive interview with Mickey Rooney himself, highlighting his own life story.

1954 - 1955 3 disc set     Run Time: 853 minutes     B&W and Colour 

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I'M ALAN PARTRIDGE - SERIES 1

BBC Sitcom starring Steve Coogan. The series follows the exploits of Alan Partridge, a failed TV presenter. In this series, he is divorced from his wife Carol, lives in the Linton Travel Tavern and is reduced to working the graveyard shift on Norwich radio and desperately trying to get back on television in any capacity. 

EPISODE LIST:

1. A ROOM WITH AN ALAN / 2. ALAN ATTRACTION /

3. WATERSHIP ALAN / 4. BASIC ALAN / 5. TO KILL A MOCKING ALAN / 6. TOWERING ALAN  

1997 3 HOURS HIGH QUALITY DIGITAL TV 

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*THE COMPLETE FAWLTY TOWERS

This set includes the entire Fawlty Towers collection. The collection is broken down as follows: Basil the Rat includes "Basil the Rat", "The Anniversary" and "Communication Problems". The Germans includes "A Touch of Class", "Hotel Inspectors", and "The Germans". The Kipper and the Corpse includes "The Kipper and the Corpse", "Gourmet Night", and "Waldorf Salad". The Psychiatrist includes "The Builders", "The Wedding Party" and "The Psychiatrist".

 Special Features:

Exclusive Interviews With: John Cleese, Prunella Scales & Andrew Sachs

A Commentary On Series One By The Director Of Series One, John Howard Davies

A Commentary On Series Two By The Director Of Series Two, Bob Spiers

Artist Profiles

Out - Takes

Torquay Tourist Guide (Short Documentary Film)

3 DISC SET 

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*MAPP AND LUCIA 

Based on E. F. Benson's highly regarded novels from the 1920s and 1930s, following the social-climbing friendship/rivalry between Elizabeth Mapp and Emmeline 'Lucia' Lucas. The women of Tilling fight for village supremacy with garden parties, teas and bridge evenings. Episodes are: (disc 1) The Village Fete, Battle Stations, The Italian Connection, Lobster Pots;(disc 2) The Owl and the Pussycat, Winner Takes All, Change and Change About, Lady Bountiful; (disc 3) Worship, and Au Reservoir. 

3 disc set 500 minutes 1984

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*OH NO, IT'S SELWYN FROGGITT COMPLETE SERIES 2 

Got a problem with your sink? Or maybe it is your car that has let you down? Then Selwyn Froggit it is definitely the one NOT to call. Played by Bill Maynard, Selwyn Froggit is a man with a mission: fix everything! The only problem is that he is almost anything but skilled… Features the second series of the popular Yorkshire TV comedy.

2 DISCS 175 MINUTES 1977

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*THE WORZEL GUMMIDGE COLLECTION:

  

4 SERIES.. 4 DISCS  

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FRESH FIELDS             4 SERIES - 4 DISCS 

British situation comedy from 1984-1986

Starring: Julia McKenzie and Anton Rodgers as Hester and William Fields, a devoted middle-class couple with an idyllic suburban lifestyle. The crux of the show (and the meaning of the title) was that Hester was always looking to try new hobbies or find ways to improve her life, much of which exasperated her hard-working husband. In its heyday it was a very successful sitcom for ratings, although was also regarded as very "safe", which some felt was a criticism. 

ENHANCED VHS TV RECORDINGS ON DVD

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*ON THE BUSES:  ULTIMATE COLLECTION

Reg Varney, Bob Grant, Stephen Lewis. Two unruly employees of a British bus company make life miserable for their beleaguered boss in this classic British comedy series. 
74 episodes on 11 DVDs. 
1969-73/color/30 hrs., 50 min/NR/fullscreen.  


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*HI-DE-HI COMPLETE BBC SERIES 3 & 4 

This collection presents the second two series of the long-running comedy series that follows the yellow-coat entertainers at Maplin's Holiday Camp. Starring Su Pollard as the chalet maid with big dreams of becoming a yellow-coat against the odds. 

3 discs 

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*HI-DE-HI COMPLETE BBC SERIES 5 & 6 

This box set features all 13 episodes from series five and six of HI-DE-HI, a classic camp comedy based on the true life experiences of writers Jimmy Perry and David Croft. EPISODES: 1. Concessions 2. Save Our Heritage 3. Empty Saddles 4. The Marriage Settlement
5. The Graven Image 6. Peggy's Penfriend 7. The Epidemic 8. Together Again 9. Ted at the Helm 10. Opening Day 11. Off with the Motley
12. Hey Diddle Diddle, Who's on the Fiddle? 13. Raffles. 

4 DISC SET (1983-1984) 

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*NEAREST AND DEAREST COMPLETE FIRST SERIES 

A prim northern spinster battles with her dissolute brother after they jointly inherit their father's pickle factory. Six hilarious episodes (B&W)

1969   2 DISCS

 

*NEAREST AND DEAREST COMPLETE SECOND SERIES 

This is the second season of the ever popular 'Nearest And Dearest'. By this second batch of episodes, this comedy had become well and truly established with high figure viewing.
Another five hilarious episodes here, including more appearances from stars and famous faces such as; Jack Watling, Ronald Adam, Charles Lloyd-Pack, Bill Dean (Brookside), Peter Butterworth (Carry Ons) and a young and attractive John Savident (Coronation Street)
In a couple of these episodes, Jimmy Jewel appears to have darkened his hair and looks quite attractive in some shots and somewhat younger. Jimmy Jewel was a marvellous actor - being the opposite of his character role - being quietly spoken and gentlemanly in real life. A good example of this can be seen in rare interview footage in a later DVD release included in bonus material. Madge Hindle has become more settled in her character as 'Lily', and considering she was playing a part more than forty years older than she was at the time, makes it an outstanding feat indeed!
As with the first season (see my review for that) another two episodes ('Wish You Were Here' and 'All You Wish Yourself') were borrowed to form part of the coming movie spin-off of 1972.
There are no bonus 'extras' with this second season.   1968  1 disc

 

*NEAREST AND DEAREST COMPLETE THIRD SERIES 

This is the third season of this massive TV comedy from the 60s, and the very first recorded in colour. This set includes seven hilarious episodes -including the first of the christmas 'specials'.

1969  2 DISCS

 

*NEAREST AND DEAREST COMPLETE FOURTH SERIES 

This was the fourth season of 'Nearest And Dearest', and the second to be done in colour. This set includes some of the very best episodes ever - with a second appearance of Julie Goodyear from 'Coronation Street'. This season also includes two episodes which were re-worked as part of the movie spin-off, and for the later series 'Not On Your Nellie'. More seasons were to follow after the tremendous success of this well-established comedy.

1970    1 DISC

 

*NEAREST AND DEAREST COMPLETE FIFTH SERIES 

This was the fifth series of the ever popular 'Nearest And Dearest' comedy, and the longest running which included eight hilarious episodes! Unfortunately this was marred by the fact that with the exception of the very first episode of this season, the rest were made in black and white due to the infamous strike at ITV that was going on at the time.

1970-71   2 DISCS

 

*NEAREST AND DEAREST COMPLETE SIXTH SERIES 

This was the sixth and penultimate series of 'Nearest And Dearest'.
This series kicks off with a cracking episode in the very first one, and has a couple of other very funny episodes in what is a fairly short season. One of the funniest being 'The Right Spirit', where Nellie and Eli attempt to frighten Lily and Walter from out-staying their welcome by pretending to be ghosts! Some more famous faces turn up here also, including a whole host from 'Coronation Street'; Maggie Jones, (Blanche) Barbara Young (Doreen) a surprisingly handsome Malcolm Hebden (Norris) Lynne Carol (Martha Longhurst) and Fred Feast (Fred Gee) There's also another chance to see a stunning Shirley Stelfox! (from Emmerdale)

This was also the second DVD set to include 'special' features. Here we are treated to a very rare interview of Hylda Baker on the famous Russell Harty chat show from 1972 (she seldom gave interviews) Many will be surprised just how glamorous Hylda was - a true star and at a time when famous people were not 'cheap' and dressed like ordinary people. The second treat is the much-loved video of she and Arthur Mullard giving their hilarious rendition of 'You're The One That I Want' which gave them a chart hit in 1978 at the height of 'Grease' fame! What good sports they were! This would turn out to be Hylda Baker's last TV performance before becoming too ill to work - she died eight years later.   2 DISCS

 

*NEAREST AND DEAREST  COMPLETE SEVENTH SERIES 

This sadly, was to be the very last season of this classic British sitcom starring Jimmy Jewel and Hylda Baker. Included here are dvd extras with the first episode of 'Not On Your Nellie' and a rare tv interview with Hylda and Jimmy.

1972-73  2 DISCS 

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*NOT ON YOUR NELLIE  SERIES 1

When Jed Pickersgill (John Barrett) finds himself too ill to run his Chelsea pub, The Brown Cow, he calls upon his middle-aged daughter Nellie for help. Nellie, however, is teetotal and does not approve of alcohol (or, in fact, any vice) and attempts to maintain order in the pub by keeping a watchful eye on the regulars and her wayward father. 

1974  1 disc

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CORONATION STREET   VIVA LAS VEGAS! 

Join four of your favourite Coronation Street characters in the entertainment capital of the world - Las Vegas! Wedding bells are in the air for Jack and Vera Duckworth, until Jack comes a cropper in the casino. Fiona and Maxine spend the night in Jail after attending a very dodgy party. Our four heroes are embroiled in an international underwear counterfeiting ring. VIVA LAS VEGAS! Is a fast, furious and very funny feature-length special taking place against the stunning backdrop that is Las Vegas.

FEATURE RUNNING TIME APPROX 89 MINS 'MAKING OF' APPROX 21 MINS

1997 

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CORONATION STREET     A SPECIAL FEATURE-LENGTH EPISODE 

Some burning questions will be answered when five of our best loved characters embark upon the cruise of a lifetime aboard the luxurious QE2 cruise liner. Join Curly, Raquel, Rita, Mavis and Alec as they enjoy the luxury of sunny Mediterranean cruising...or do they? This unique feature-length adventure combines the mix of humour and drama that makes Coronation Street such a special and well loved programme. This programme includes 'The Making Of'.

1995   89 mins approx 

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*EVER DECREASING CIRCLES  THE COMPLETE COLLECTION 

Written by the successful team of John Esmonde and Bob Larbey, Ever Decreasing Circles was first broadcast by the BBC in February 1984. Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton and Peter Egan star in this popular suburban-set comedy. This box set features all four series of the hit comedy show. Extras: Commentary with Richard Briers and Peter Egan. Terry Wogan interview with Peter Egan and the cast. Did You See? feature on sitcoms. Christmas specials from 1984 and 1989. 

6 DISCS 

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*ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE   COMPLETE SERIES 1-6 PLUS CHRISTMAS SPECIALS 

This is the complete collection of the much-loved, long-running BBC1 sitcom One Foot In The Grave, featuring all the episodes and Christmas specials. Who would have thought retirement could be so chaotic? Certainly not querulous Victor Meldrew, one of tree-lined suburbia's perennial complainers, or his long suffering wife Margaret. When he's forced to take early retirement, Victor suddenly has plenty of time on his hands to rage against the petty annoyances of life. But there's one thing to remember in the Meldrew household - whatever can go wrong often does and it usually spells disaster for Victor.

12 DISCS 

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BBC GREAT COMEDY MOMENTS 

Every comedy lover's dream, this specially commissioned DVD contains the best moments from the history of comedy at the BBC. Featuring the finest humour from some of the most well-respected performers from shows like Only Fools and Horses, Morecambe and Wise, Blackadder, Hancock, One Foot in the Grave and Are You Being Served to name but a few.

With 108 minutes of classic comedy, highlights include Tony Hancock at the blood donor's clinic, Del Boy taking a tumble through the bar, and Morecambe and Wise doing their kitchen striptease routine.

2001


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PORRIDGE AT 30 WEEKEND 

A weekend of programmes featuring a compulsive combination of classic episodes from all three series along with the 1975 Christmas special supported by a series of short films exploring the origin and development of the series until it's premature ending in 1977. With interviews from cast members, writers and fans. 

2004    3 DISCS 

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*GEORGE & MILDRED  Complete series 1-5     6 disc set 

Spinning off from Man About the House, George And Mildred features erstwhile landlords George and Mildred Roper 'moving up' into suburbia at 46 Peacock Crescent, Hampton Wick. Mildred is in her element, playing up to her posh neighbours, but George is mightily unimpressed with the whole thing and is determined to ignore as much of it as he can, though he has his hands full with both the neighbours and Mildred's awful relatives... 

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*PHOENIX NIGHTS:   SERIES 1 & 2       2 DISC SET 

Created by and starring Bolton-born comic Peter Kay, Phoenix Nights is one of those rare gems that few saw on first showing but that everyone was soon talking about. The first series introduces wheelchair-bound Brian Potter (Kay), who runs the  Phoenix, a shabby social club populated by an assortment of wonderfully observed characters. The beginning of the second series sees Brian Potter's beloved Phoenix Club lying in ashes and the staff scattered to the four winds.

Run Time: 365 minutes 

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 *THE GOLDEN GIRLS - The Complete First Season  

An Emmy Award winner for Outstanding Comedy Series in its very first year, THE GOLDEN GIRLS has become a landmark in television history and an all-time fan favorite. Beatrice Arthur, Rue McClanahan, Betty White, and Estelle Getty star as four South Florida seniors sharing a house, their dreams, and a whole lot of cheesecake.

1985       617 MINUTES    3 DISC SET

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*THE LUCY SHOW

The Lucy show was Lucille Ball's follow up show to I love Lucy.  It began in 1962 and ran until 1968. Each volume is a separate disc.

VOLUME 1

Lucy and Viv Put in a Shower / Lucy's Barbershop Quartet / Lucy And George Burns / Lucy and the Submarine

VOLUME 2

Lucy the Bean Queen / Lucy & Paul Winchell / Lucy & the Ring-A-Ding-Ding / Lucy Goes To London

VOLUME 3

Lucy Gets a Roommate / Lucy & Carol In Palm Springs / Lucy Gets Caught Up in the Draft / Lucy And John Wayne

VOLUME 4

Lucy and Pat Collins / Lucy and the Monkey / Lucy And Phil Silvers / Lucy's Substitute Secretary

VOLUME 5

Viv Visits Lucy / Lucy the Baby Sitter / Main Street USA / Lucy Meets the Law

VOLUME 6

Lucy, the Fight Manager / Lucy Meets Tennessee Ernie Ford / Lucy Meets Sheldon Leonard / Lucy Meets The Berles

VOLUME 7

Lucy Gets Trapped / Lucy And The French Movie Star / Lucy, the Star Maker

VOLUME 8

Lucy And Jack Benny's Account / Little Old Lucy / Lucy And Robert Goulet

 
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THE ROYLE FAMILY - THE QUEEN OF SHEBA 

Set in Wythenshawe, Manchester, life goes on, as always, in the familiar surroundings of the Royle’s sitting room, but six years on there have been some noticeable changes… Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), his wife Barbara (Sue Johnston), children Denise (Caroline Aherne), Anthony (Ralf Little), Norma or Nana as she is otherwise known (Liz Smith) and Dave (Craig Cash), they are all back in The Royle Family – The Queen of Sheba. 

2006 1 HOUR   DIGITAL TV  

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THE ROYLE FAMILY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL:  THE NEW SOFA 

The nation's favourite couch potatoes return for this one-off Christmas special. Created by Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash, THE ROYLE FAMILY's subtle humour and surprisingly poignant moments have seen it become a modern comedy classic.

BBC 2008 1 HOUR DIGITAL TV 

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THE ROYLE FAMILY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: THE GOLDEN EGG CUP 

There's a new buzz in the Royle Family household, as it's a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration is planned. Poor Mary from next door can't be present though as, sadly, she has lost all bladder control and has leaked in a number of shops in the precinct. Jim and Barbara have received the gift of money from their loving children, but what to do with it? Barbara wants to go abroad for the first time having only been away once on their honeymoon to Ormskirk. Will Jim persuade Barbara that an HD satellite box is a more appropriate way to spend their children's generous gift? Tension mounts, a family discussion ensues - the question is where will they go? Down to the television superstore as Jim suggests or Barbara's dream holiday to the Bermuda triangle? 

BBC1 2009 60 MINS DIGITAL TV 

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THE ROYLE FAMILY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL:   JOE'S CRACKERS 

It is Christmas Day in the Royle household and Barbara is up to her eyes in it, as Jim is out of action following an unfortunate incident in the precinct. Dave and Denise are feeling the affects of the recession the most, and worry that Anthony's lavish gifts will eclipse their gift of a fridge magnet.

Joe reminisces about a tipsy evening of naked wrestling in front of the fire with Bobby Carter, while Cheryl recounts her romantic encounter in the local supermarket car park. 

BBC1 2010   60 MINS     DIGITAL TV 

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KEEPING UP APPEARANCES  CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 1993 

Hyacinth buys tickets for a holiday cruise on the QE2, looking forward to making acquaintances with the better class of person that one meets in such circumstances. Little does she know that Onslow has won tickets for that very same trip.

1993 1 HOUR  DIGITAL TV 

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* ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES  MIAMI TWICE 

When Rodders receives an unexpected windfall, it strikes Del as the perfect chance for a trip of a lifetime to sunny Florida. However, despite sun, sea and 79 TV channels, the boys soon find trouble. Luckily their new friends - a top notch Italian - American family are around to help. Back in the Nags head the last thing Raquel, Trigger and Uncle Albert expected to see is Del's mug on the evening news - on trial as a gangland leader. "Public Enemy No1.? He only left Tuesday". Will Del realise that he's a Godfather's double before he and Rodney get an offer they can't refuse? 

1991 ~ Duration: Part 1 - 50 mins. Part 2 - 95mins 

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*GIMME GIMME GIMME - COMPLETE 3 SERIES 

Every episode from Series one, two and three. 'Who's That Boy?', 'The Big Break', 'Legs And Co', 'Do They Take Sugar?', 'Saturday Night Diva', 'I Do, I Do, I Do', 'The Millennium Special', 'Teacher's Pet', 'Stiff', 'Prison Visitor', 'Dirty Thirty', 'Glad To Be Gay?', 'Sofa Man', 'Down And Out', 'Lollipop Man', 'Secrets And Flies', 'Trauma', 'Singing In The Drain' and 'Decoy' 

3 DISC SET. 

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TRACEY TAKES ON...NEW YORK 

Made and set in America. Tracey Takes On New York chronicles the adventures of three couples visiting the Big Apple for the weekend. Featuring British comedy actress Tracey Ullman in various roles. The titles of the three small playlets are: "The Johnsons"; "The Rosenthal Affair"; and Family Reunion". Tracey Ullman - Takes On New York won several awards and led to a full series of half-hour shows on a similar theme, Tracey Takes On...

FIRST TRANSMITTED: U.S.A  HBO        OCT 9TH 1993 60 MINS 

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COME SPY WITH ME : STARRING DANNY LA RUE 

The rare TV version of the West End musical hit.   LWT presents this version of “Come Spy With Me”.  In this version Danny La Rue revised his role as “Danny Rhodes”, secret Agent, as did Barbara Windsor as “Mavis”, and Alfred Marks as Dr.Fink Irene Handl played Momma Fink, and Patrick Carghill played Gribble, head of MI6. This television version also features Clovissa Newcombe, Jacqui Toye, David Moreton and Isobel Hurll.

1977    71 MINUTES   

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STEPTOE AND SON:  THE SEVEN STEPTOERAI 

Harold and his dad peddle rags, bones and classic comedy in three episodes, 'The Seven Steptoerai', 'Seance In A Wet Rag And Bone Yard' and 'Back In Fashion'. 

Run Time approx 88 mins 

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DAD'S ARMY

DISC 1:    Dad's Army - Knights Of Madness

Three episodes from this ever popular TV series. Includes 'Knights Of Madness', 'The Making Of Private Pike' and 'The Miser's Hoard'.  RUN TIME APPROX 92 MINS

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DISC 2:    Dad's Army - Sergeant Wilson's Little Secret

Three more episodes. 'Sergeant Wilson's Little Secret', 'Things That Go Bump In The Night' and 'Everybody's Trucking'.  RUN TIME APPROX 88 MINS

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DISC 3:    Dad's Army - The Recruit

Three episodes. 'The Recruit', 'A Man Of Action' and 'The Captain's Car'. RUN TIME APPROX 87 MINS

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DISC 4:    The Very Best Of Dad's Army

Five fine episodes of the evergreen Home Guard sitcom here. 'The Day The Balloon Went Up', 'Sons Of The Sea', 'The Two And A Half Feathers', 'Asleep In The Deep' and 'The Deadly Attachment'.  RUN TIME APPROX 146 MINS

 
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*DAD'S ARMY - COMPLETE FOURTH SERIES 

Features the complete thirteen episodes from the fourth series of the popular television comedy. In 'The Big Parade', despite Mainwaring's reservations, Private Walker is chosen to supply the mascot for a parade. Also features: 'Don't Forget The Diver', 'Boots, Boots, Boots', 'SGT - Save My Boy!', 'Don't Fence Me In', 'Absent Friends', 'Put That Light Out', 'The Two And A Half Feathers', 'Mum's Army', 'The Test', 'A. Wilson (Manager)?', 'Uninvited Guests' and 'Fallen Idol'. Originally transmitted 28/09/70 - 18/12/70 Plus Featurette: We are the boys...James Beck and Photo Gallery 

4 disc set   Run Time: 387 minutes 

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*LAST OF THE SUMMER WINE  COMPLETE SERIES 3 & 4 

Two series of the BBC's longest running comedy. Three elderly delinquents (Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, and Brian Wilde) have a series of wacky misadventures as they enjoy their retirement. The envy of their hen-pecked married friends, they embark on mischievous stunts as if in their second childhood. Old age never seemed so much fun! Contains all the episodes from series 3 and 4: THE MAN FROM OSWESTRY; MENDING STUART'S LEG; THE GREAT BOARDING-HOUSE BATHROOM CAPER; CHEERING UP GORDON; THE KINK IN FOGGY'S NIBLICK; GOING TO GORDON'S WEDDING; ISOMETRICS AND AFTER; FERRET COME HOME; GETTING ON SIDNEY'S WIRE JUBILEE; FLOWER POWER CUT; WHO MADE A BIT OF A SPLASH IN WALES THEN; GREENFINGERS; A MERRY HEATWAVE (the Christmas special); and THE BANDIT FROM STOKE-ON-TRENT. 

1973 5 DISC SET 

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 *LAST OF THE SUMMER WINE  COMPLETE SERIES 5 & 6 

Two more series of the BBC's longest running comedy. A total of 13 episodes plus the three Christmas Specials for 1978, 1979, and 1980.
Full steam behind, The flag and it's snag, The flag and further snags, Deep in the heart of Yorkshire, Here we go into the wild blue yonder
Here we go again into the wild blue yonder, In the service of humanity, Car and garter, The odd dog men, A bicycle made for three
One of the last few places unexplored by man, Serenade for tight jeans and metal detector, From wellies to wet suit, Christmas Special 1978:- Small tune on a penny wassail, Christmas Special 1979:- And a Dewhurst up a fir tree, Christmas Special 1980:- Whoops.
 

5 DISC SET

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THE CATHERINE TATE SHOW:  NAN'S CHRISTMAS CAROL 

It's Christmas Eve and Nan receives some unexpected visitors, in the form of Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. In this comic retelling of Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Nan is shown the error of her ways, but is it too late for her to swap her Scrooge-like misery for some seasonal goodwill? Mathew Horne returns as Nan's ever-patient grandson Jamie, and there are guest appearances from David Tennant, Ben Miller and Roger Lloyd-Pack. 

BBC2  2009  50 MINS  DIGITAL TV 

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VICTORIA WOOD'S MIDLIFE CHRISTMAS 

BAFTA award-winning actress and comedian Victoria Wood is back with a Christmas special.
Victoria Wood's Midlife Christmas features highlights from the Midlife Olympics 2009, the popular costume drama Lark Pies to Cranchesterford and the further adventures of soap star Bo Beaumont played by long term collaborator Julie Walters.

BBC1  2009 60 MINS  DIGITAL TV 

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COMEDY CENTRAL: ROAST OF JOAN RIVERS   

Comedic icon and Comedy Central Roastee Joan Rivers kept a stiff upper lip and then unleashed an uproarious and unforgettable rebuttal at the "Comedy Central Roast Of Joan Rivers." Emmy Award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated comedienne Kathy Griffin served as Roast Master for the show. Roast Master Kathy Griffin kicked off the festivities and spared no one. Griffin came out swinging but Rivers had the last slap, literally hitting the Roast Master before delivering one of the most memorable and hysterical rebuttals of all time. Roasters included Brad Garrett, Carl Reiner, Gilbert Gottfried, Greg Giraldo, Jeffrey Ross, Mario Cantone, Robin Quivers, Tom Arnold and Whitney Cummings with a special Roast from Melissa Rivers. 

2009 1 HOUR 39 MINS DIGITAL TV 

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*BENNY HILL:  THE LOST YEARS  

Few are aware that Benny Hill starred in an early series for the BBC from 1964 to 1967. This edition of Benny Hill: The Lost Years series collects highlights from these early black-and white episodes; Benny satirizes Shakespeare, plays a hapless newsman, impersonates the world's fastest filmmaker, Rock Musicians, and portrays a German folk dancer with lecherous appetites plus hillarious Ready Steady Go Parody ft Sonny & CHAR, Peter & Gordon & Rolling Stones parody! Includes 1960’s commercials spoofs! 

3 hours 45 minutes B/W 

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"ARE YOU BEING SERVED?"  COMPLETE COLLECTION  14 Discs 

There's plenty of laughter in store when an unbelievably quirky contingent of sales clerks makes shopping at Grace Brothers the comic experience of a lifetime.  The staff has been hard at work polishing and pressing all 69 classic episodes from Ten series of this beloved BBC comedy series, many available for the first time (including the rarely seen, black and white pilot episode). 

Volume 1

Pilot

Dear Sexy Knickers
Our Figures are Slipping
Camping In
His and Hers
Diamonds are a Man's Best Friend

Volume 2

The Clock
Cold Comfort
The Think Tank
Big Brother
Hoorah for the Holidays
The Hand of Fate

Volume 3

Coffee Morning
Up Captain Peacock
Cold Store
Wedding Bells
German Week
Shoulder to Shoulder

Volume 4

New Look
Christmas Crackers
No Sale
Top Hat and Tails
Forward Mr. Grainger
Fire Practice

Volume 5

Fifty Years On
Oh What a Tangled Web
The Father Christmas Affair
Mrs. Slocombe Expects
A Change is as Good as Rest

Volume 6

Founder's Day
The Old Order Changes
Takeover
Goodbye, Mr. Grainger
It Pays to Advertise
 

Volume 7 - Special Features Disc

"Funny Turns": A close-up look at the career of the infamous John Inman
"Funny Women": Up-close and personal with Mollie Sugden
"A Life On The Box": A peek at the career of Wendy Richards
"Are You Being Confused?": Don’t know your Y fronts from your knickers? Then this handy guide to the world of British slang will definitely give you a leg up!
Who's Who
Trivia
Trailers

 

Volume 8

By Appointment
The Club
Do You Take This Man?
Shedding the Load
A Bliss Girl
Happy Returns

Volume 9

The Junior
Strong Stuff This Insurance
The Apartment
Mrs. Slocombe, Senior Person
The Hero
Anything You Can Do

Volume 10

The Agent
The Punch and Judy Affair
Is It Catching?
A Personal Problem
Front Page Story
Sit Out

Volume 11

Heir Apparent
Closed Circuit
The Erotic Dreams of Mrs. Slocombe
Roots?
Sweet Smell Of Success
Conduct Unbecoming

Volume 12

Memories Are Made Of This
Calling All Customers
Monkey Business , Lost and Found
Goodbye Mrs. Slocombe
Grounds For Divorce

Volume 13

The Hold-Up
Gambling Fever
The Night Club
Friends and Neighbors
The Pop Star

 

Volume 14 - Special Features Disc

The Best Of Arte You Being Served? - Mr. Humphries looks back at Grace Brothers' funniest moments
Celebrating Mollie Sugden: An Are You Being Served? Special -A brand new special featuring the Are You Being Served? cast celebrating the life and career of Mollie Sugden
Are You Being Served? Again! (aka, Grace and Favour)-Episode One-Join the Are You Being Served? cast as they leave the department store behind and head for young Mr. Grace's country hotel.
Who's Who
Trailer
and more!

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