By 1984 Minder was an international television award winner and Series 5 arrives with great fanfare and chart-topping episodes. Relive the comic capers of the crafty Cockney Arthur Daley (George Cole) and his tough-talking sidekick Terry McCann (Dennis waterman). Disc 1 - Episodes 1 to 3. Goodbye Sailor. What Makes Shamy Run? A Number Of Old Wives' Tale. Disc 2 - Episodes 4 to 6. The Second Time Around. Second Hand Pose. The Long Ride Back To Scratchwood. Disc 3 - Episodes 7 to 8. Hypnotising Rita. The Balance Of Power.
Rough, tough and politically incorrect in the way that only the best '70s drama series can be, The Sweeney is one of the major television successes of the last fifty years. Featuring John Thaw as the irascible Detective Inspector Regan and Dennis Waterman as his loyal 'oppo', Detective Sergeant Carter, this set presents the complete first series of this benchmark television drama.
A star-studded, who's who of British cinema features in this delightful tale of a young street urchin, Tom (Tommy Pender) who unwittingly helps petty crooks (James Mason and Bernard Cribbins) rob a rich country house. As Tom escapes the police by jumping into a lake, he is transported to an underwater cartoon-world where he has to help others fi nd safety in order to redeem himself and return home. Also features Billie Whitelaw, Joan Greenwood, David Tomlinson and the voices of Jon Pertwee, Lance Percival and David Jason.
The cinematic spin-off from the popular TV series, sweeney! Sees hard-bitten, womanising Flying Squad officer Jack Regan (John Thaw, Inspector Morse) embroiled in a deadly political plot when an old friend asks him to investigate the death of his girlfriend. Framed on a drunk-drive charge and suspended from the force, with his partner and his best mate George Carter (Dennis Waterman, Minder) unable to help, Jack must rely on his wits to evade deadly government hit-men and expose the real villain of the piece.
Les Dawson At ITV: The Specials (3 Discs)
BAFTA-award winning drama from the BBC. The Miller's Tale: When smooth talking Nick arrives in a flash red sports car young wannabe pop star Alison thinks that her dreams have come true and incites the jealousy of her husband Dennis Waterman. The Wife Of Bath's Tale: Beth Craddock is a TV actress who still believes in Mr. Right even after a number of failed marriages. But is her dashing co-star Jerome her soulmate despite their large age difference. The Knight
Combining exquisite imagery of both landscape and wildlife and with fine performances from a top-line cast including Eric Porter, Jeremy Kemp, Oscar nominee Rachel Roberts and Bill Travers The Belstone Fox is a captivating film for the whole family. Written and directed by Born Free's James Hill and with original music from the legendary Laurie Johnson it is featured in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio. Based on David Rook's acclaimed novel The Ballad of the Belstone Fox (which went on to inspire Disney's The Fox and the Hound) it tells the story of Tag, an orphaned fox cub reared with a litter of foxhound puppies and who forms a close friendship with a pup named Merlin. Years pass and Tag's wily ways keep him safe but when he is eventually cornered he embarks on a course of action which could end in tragedy... SPECIAL FEATURES: Original theatrical trailer Textless material Image gallery
Rough tough and politically incorrect in the way that only the best 70s drama series can be The Sweeney is one of the major television successes of the last fifty years. Featuring John Thaw as the irascible Detective Inspector Regan and Dennis Waterman as his loyal 'oppo' Detective Sergeant Carter this benchmark television series is presented in this definitive collection.
Series 3 firmly establishes Minder with its breakthrough into the ITV Top Ten. Laugh along with the raw and unedited capers of Arthur Daley (George Cole) and Terry McCann (Dennis Waterman) as they duck and dive through the underworld. Set Comprises: 1. Dead Men To Tell Tales. 2. You Need Hands. 3. Rembrandt Doesn't Live Here Anymore. 4. Looking For Micky. 5. Dream House. 6. Another Bride Another Groom. 7. The Birdman of Wormwood Scrubs. 8. The Son Also Rises. 9. Why Pay Tax? 10. Broken Arrow. 11. Poetic Justice Innit? 12. Back In Good Old England. 13. In.
The complete 3rd series of the crime action series starring John Thaw Dennis Waterman and Garfield Morgan. Featuring all 13 episodes from the 1976 season the episodes have been digitally restored from the original materials and presented with a new Dolby 5.1 track. Episode Titles: 1. Selected Target 2. In From The Cold 3. Visiting Fireman 4. Tomorrow Man 5. Taste of Fear 6. Bad Apple 7. May 8. Sweet Smell of Succession 9. Down to You Brother 10. Pay Off 11. Loving Arms 12. Lady Luck 13. On the Run
The first ever feature length Minder escapade. Terry and Arthur race through Europe on the Orient Express and become involved in a tale of gangland revenge murder and mayhem. Terry has been given tickets for the Orient Express by a mysterious young woman but Arthur needs Terry for protection and Terry need Arthur like a hole in the head. By devious means Arthur boards the train only to find Chisholm is aboard working with Interpol...
Tag is an orphan fox cub raised with a litter of fox hound puppies due to the kindness of Asher (Eric Porter) a professional huntsman. Tag strikes up a friendship with a puppy Merlin and together they blissfully play until he is included in the hunting pack the aim of the hunt being of course the fox. As the hunt advances the friendships between all three characters are put to the test...
This is the pilot episode that launched the television series The Sweeney. Jack Regan is a good copper but his tough intuitive style is becoming unfashionable in a Scotland Yard seeking a new technocratic image. When a policeman is mysteriously murdered Regan breaks all the rules to find the killer but he finds there are men in the Flying Squad equally prepared to break him...
The complete second series of this hugely successful television series starring John Thaw as the legendary Jack Regan and Dennis Waterman as sidekick George Carter. Episodes comprise: 1. Chalk and Cheese 2. Faces 3. Supersnout 4. Big Brother 5. Hit and Run 6. Trap 7. Golden Fleece 8. Poppy 9. Stay Lucky Eh? 10. Trojan Bus 11. I Want The Man 12. Country Boy 13. Thou Shalt Not Kill
Sweeney! Hard-bitten Flying Squad officer Jack Regan (Thaw) gets embroiled in a deadly political plot when an old friend asks him to investigate the death of his girlfriend. Framed on a drink-driving charge and suspended from the force with his partner and best mate George Carter (Waterman) unable to help Jack must rely on his wits to evade deadly government hitmen and expose the real villain... Sweeney 2 Regan and Carter head a n investigation into a series of British bank raids by a team of well-armed villains who are flying in from the continent.
A young Fiona Fullerton heads an all-star British cast in this double BAFTA-winning musical comedy; widely regarded as the most lavish and faithful adaptations of Lewis Carroll's classic fantasy novel. Filmed to mark the centenary of the completion of the Alice novels this extravagant British spectacle which brings to life Sir Tenniel's famous illustrations with a bewitching score from James Bond composer John Barry and BAFTA-winning cinematography by Geoffrey unsworth (2001: A Sp
With a unique blend of raw edged humour and gritty realism these Specials present comedy drama at its finest and are a perfect companion to the Minder Series releases. Also included is the two-hour feature-length episode Minder On the Orient Express.
Dennis Waterman stars as Thomas Gynn a London gangland refugee who's headed north to escape old demons and try to start life afresh in this popular light-hearted Yorkshire Television drama series. Ian McNeice Susan George and Leslie Ash join the regular cast for this fourth series while a stellar guest cast includes Peter Capaldi Frances de la Tour Tim Healy Rula Lenska and Tom Wilkinson. On being released from a brief spell in Her Majesty's care Thomas finds that his significant other Sally Hardcastle has now left the area with another man and is pregnant. Consoled by his friends Pippa and Lively he sets about making another fresh start; earning money is his top priority and his new projects include a bar and a steam museum. But life still has plenty to throw at Thomas Gynn - including gun-toting Italians and the joys of a Hungarian prison cell...
The first ever 4 episodes of the classic Tv series Minder!
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