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• Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights | DVD | (09/09/2002) from £9.98   |  Saving you £10.01 (100.30%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Some comedies secure cult status after just one episode. The first series of Phoenix Nights, created by and starring Bolton-born comic Peter Kay, is one of those rare gems that few saw on first showing but that everyone was soon talking about. Wheelchair-bound Brian Potter (Kay) runs the Phoenix, a shabby social club populated by an assortment of wonderfully observed characters. It's grim up North and despite the best efforts of the staff to inject life into the proceedings--be it an alternative comedy night, a version of Robot Wars in Potter's beloved Pennine Suite or a Wild West extravaganza--each evening's entertainment always ends badly. Undaunted, the Phoenix denizens continue to strive for their dream: a world in which "clubland never dies". Even though Kay is the focus of the show (having also directed and penned the series), this is no star vehicle; the hapless security guards, the club entertainer Jerry, and Ray Von the dodgy DJ all combine in an ensemble comedy the like of which hasn't been seen since Fawlty Towers. You have to watch it a couple of times just to catch all the visual gags, let alone pick up on all the nuances of the brilliantly written script. If you missed it first time round, now's your chance to own one of the best British sit-coms of recent years. On the DVD: Phoenix Nights on disc comes with a plethora of extras to enjoy. "One Man and His Horse" is behind the scenes footage of Trigger and his handler (who is almost as entertaining as his charge); there are some great deleted scenes, trailers for the first series and an episode-by-episode sequence of outtakes where the cast hilarity is definitely contagious. A commentary from Kay and some of the team consists more of reminiscence than information, but is well worth a listen. --Kristen Bowditch

• Phoenix Nights: Series 1 and 2 | DVD | (10/11/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  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 titular Phoenix, a shabby social club populated by an assortment of wonderfully observed characters. It's grim up North and despite the best efforts of the staff to inject life into the proceedings--be it an alternative comedy night, a version of Robot Wars in Potter's beloved Pennine Suite or a Wild West extravaganza--each evening's entertainment always ends badly. Undaunted, the Phoenix denizens continue to strive for their dream: a world in which "clubland never dies". The beginning of the second series sees Brian Potter's beloved Phoenix Club lying in ashes and the staff scattered to the four winds. Even club compere Jerry St Clair is reduced to singing "Come get your black bin bags" to the tune of Men in Black in the local supermarket. But not even being barred from having a licence for the rest of his natural life can deter the northern Svengali from reopening the club and making it bigger and better than before--even if that means making Jerry the licensee and offering up-market Chinese nosh. --Kristen Bowditch

• Phoenix Nights Box Set | DVD | (20/11/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Series 1 and 2 of Peter Kay's acclaimed TV comedy Phoenix Nights. Legendary social club owner Brian Potter and his band of staff and regulars are determined to make the Phoenix Club successful no matter what. Nothing will get in their way...

• Muck And Brass - The Complete Series | DVD | (01/03/2010) from £11.47   |  Saving you £8.52 (74.28%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Muck And Brass: The Complete Series (2 Discs)

• The Comedians - Series 1-7 - Complete | DVD | (09/11/2009) from £11.99   |  Saving you £40.00 (400.40%)   |  RRP £49.99

  The quintessential quickfire stand-up comedy show The Comedians is one of the great successes of ITV1 - lasting from 1971 until 1993 and making household names of many of its stars. With routines that were honed to perfection in the hard-knock territory of Northern working men's clubs Frank Carson Charlie Williams Bernard Manning Colin Crompton and Ken Goodwin all became masters of the one-liner and the knowing wink. The Comedians was immediately popular with the viewing public scoring high ratings and gaining a BAFTA nomination for Best Light Entertainment Programme. It lasted for eleven series and several specials over twenty-two years. This specially-created compilation from its early years contains some of the best moments from series one.

• The Comedians - Series 3 | DVD | (27/04/2009) from £8.98   |  Saving you £6.00 (85.84%)   |  RRP £12.99

  The quintessential quickfire stand-up comedy show The Comedians is one of the great successes of ITV - lasting from 1971 until 1993 and making household names of many of its stars. With routines that were honed to perfection in the hard-knock territory of Northern working men''s clubs Frank Carson Charlie Williams Bernard Manning George Roper and Ken Goodwin all became masters of the excruciatingly bad joke and the knowing wink. The Comedians was immediately popular with the viewing public - scoring high ratings and gaining a BAFTA nomination for Best Light Entertainment Programme. This DVD set contains all the best bits from Series Three first shown in 1972. The Comedians are: Frank Carson George Roper Colin Crompton Jerry Harris Duggie Brown Jimmy Marshall Jim Bowen Bernard Manning Charlie Williams Mike Reid Ken Goodwin Pat Mooney Russ Roberts Mike Burton Dave Butler Les Bryan Shep''s Banjo Boys

• Phoenix Nights: Series 1 | DVD | (19/06/2006) from £14.43   |  Saving you £5.56 (38.53%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Legendary social club owner Brian Potter and his hapless band of staff and regulars are determined to make Phoenix Club a success no matter what. Not even a racist folk band an unforeseeable psychic or a drunken horse will get in the way of their dream that 'Clubland will never die'.

• Jim Bowen - You Can't Tell These Anymore! | DVD | (01/12/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Filmed in Blackburn 'You Can't Tell These Anymore!' is a hilarious roller coaster of side-splitting gags and riotous tales. Jim Bowen's unique humour is guaranteed to have you in fits of laughter as he demostrates why he is one of the best loved characters in show business. Smashing. Marvellous. Super. Great.

• All New Bullseye Game | DVD | (12/11/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Presented by the legendary Jim Bowen Bullseye brings the much loved nostalgia of the original game show to life. With links questions scores commentary and prizes in the style of the classic 80's show this is entertainment for the whole family. With all new questions test your knowledge on Britain's most famous oke board. It's great super smashing! 1-4 Team / Player game All new questions for 2007 Brand new 'retro' prizes!

• You Must Be Joking - The Complete Series | DVD | (25/06/2012) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  In 1973, a one-off Magpie film looked at London's streets and markets through the eyes of children attending Islington's Anna Scher Children s Theatre. Showing how the children interpreted daily life in their drama classes, Kids About Town caught the eye of producer Roger Price (The Tomorrow People), who suggested the Anna Sher kids be given their own series. You must be joking! replied the controller of children's programming; That s what we ll call it, suggested Roger...A wry, energetic and irreverent comedy show of a kind never previously seen and certainly not one for the easily offended! You Must Be Joking duly launched an unknown bunch of kids onto the TV screen. Led by writer-performers Ray Burdis and John Blundell, and featuring future BAFTA winner (and drama academy founder) Pauline Quirke, the talented teenagers were 'supervised' by comedian and long-suffering lone adult Jim Bowen. In between topical and satirical sketches, Elvis Payne took a cynical look at the week's news, and live music came from youthful popsters Flintlock, led by the multi-talented Michael Holoway. Many of the show's stars would go on to enjoy successful careers in television.

• The Comedians - Seies 4 - Complete | DVD | (15/06/2009) from £13.15   |  Saving you £-0.16 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  The Comedians: Series 4

• The Comedians: Volume 5 | DVD | (03/08/2009) from £11.98   |  Saving you £3.00 (30.03%)   |  RRP £12.99

  The Comedians: Volume 5

• Jimmy Jones - Three Shades of Blue | DVD | (19/05/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Jimmy Jones - As Good As Gold Recorded live at the Circus Tavern during his 1999 sell-out tour the ''Guvnor'' brings you 70 minutes of nonstop daring risqu'' and shockingly ''blue'' gags delivered by one of Britain''s finest comedians. Not only will you experience sound quality which gives you the feeling of actually being there on the night but we''ve also included a documentary on Jimmy''s career and instant access to some of his funniest jokes. A Celebrity Audience With Jimmy Jones If you've never seen one of Jimmy's previous chart-busting DVDs or shows then get ready to hoot and holler with laughter. This is his funniest DVD ever with 75 minutes of hilarious material from the Godfather of adult comedy. Recorded live at the Theatre Royal in Windsor in front of an unsuspecting celebrity audience Jimmy is at his outrageous and riotous best. Jimmy Jones: The Guvnor''s Last Stand Legendary comedian Jimmy Jones returns to the Circus Tavern for a special performance of his very naughty brand of comedy in ''The Guvnor''s Last Stand''. The true daddy of all ''naughty'' comedians is joined by friends family and a sell-out audience for this hilarious adults only show. This is the Guvnor at his very best - a guaranteed laugh a minute. This DVD is packed with backstage extras and features appearances by Mickey Pugh and Frank Carson and ''warm'' tributes from Jim Bowen Roy ''Chubby'' Brown and Jim Davidson. A must for Jimmy Jones fans everywhere. Warning: If you are one of the few that have never seen Jimmy Jones perform take care when watching these show you might become addicted to one of Britain's funniest men!

• The Comedians - Series 6 - Complete | DVD | (21/09/2009) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  The Comedians: Series 6

• Classic Bullseye | DVD | (22/02/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  ""Keep out of the black and in the red nothing in this game for 2 in a bed."" 'Classic' Bullseye brings the nostalgia of the original studio game show to life in your living room! With links questions scores commentary and prizes in the style of the classic 80's show the whole family can enjoy the undisputed charm of Bully and Bowen! Become a Bullseye quiz master on Britain's most famous quiz board! ""That's the Bullseye!""