The ultimate small-screen representation of Loaded-era lad culture--albeit a culture constantly being undermined by its usually sharper female counterpart--there seems little argument that Men Behaving Badly was one of 1990s' definitive sitcoms. Certainly the booze-oriented, birds-obsessed antics of Martin Clunes' Gary and Neil Morrissey' Tony have become every bit as connected to Britain's collective funny bone as Basil Fawlty's inept hostelry or Ernie Wise's short, hairy legs. Yet, the series could easily have been cancelled when ITV viewers failed to respond to the original version, which featured Clunes sharing his flat with someone named Dermot, played by Harry Enfield. Indeed, it was only when the third series moved to the BBC and was then broadcast in a post-watershed slot--allowing writer Simon Nye greater freedom to explore his characters' saucier ruminations--that the show began to gain a significant audience. By then, of course, Morrissey had become firmly ensconced on the collective pizza-stained sofa, while more screen time was allocated to the boys' respective foils, Caroline Quentin and Leslie Ash. Often glibly dismissed as a lame-brained succession of gags about sex and flatulence, the later series not only featured great performances and sharp-as-nails writing but also sported a contemporary attitude that dared to go where angels, and certainly most other sitcoms, feared to tread. Or, as Gary was once moved to comment about soft-porn lesbian epic Love in a Women's Prison: "It's a serious study of repressed sexuality in a pressure-cooker environment." Series 2 includes: "Gary and Tony", in which Tony moves into the Gary's flat and makes his first disastrous attempt to woo upstairs-neighbour Deborah; "Rent Boy" in which Gary thinks Tony is gay; "How to Bump Your Girlfriend" in which no sooner has Tony got back together with his old girlfriend and filled her in about Gary ("nice bloke, ears like the FA Cup") than he decides to give her the shove; "Troublesome Twelve Inch" in which Gary tries to sell a rare record belonging to Dorothy without her knowing; "Going Nowhere" in which Tony buys a van to impress Deborah who in turn gets stuck in a lift with Gary; and "People Behaving Irritatingly" in which Tony's brother and missus visit the flat much to Gary's annoyance ("It's not enough that they were at it all last night, now they're trying to set up a national sperm bank in my bath.) --Clark Collis
This charming imaginative series follows Huxley as his imagination takes him from his bedroom to the magical places of his dreams. Accompanied by his faithful friend Sam Seagull Huxley can do anything go anywhere and meet anyone he likes! The DVD contains the first 5 episodes from the original series: 1. The Circus 2. Haunted House 3. Desert Island 4. The Beach 5. The Clown
Leo McKern stars as Horace Rumpole the eccentric London defence lawyer in the fifth series of the popular television show. Episodes Comprise: 1. Rumpole and the Bubble Reputation 2. Rumpole and the Barrow Boy 3. Rumpole and the Age of Miracles 4. Rumpole and the Tap End 5. Rumpole and Portia 6. Rumpole and the Quality of Life
Simon Nye's modern reworking of Beauty And The Beast stars Martin Clunes as Tom Fitzhenry an ugly reclusive aristoccrat who lives on his beautiful slightly decaying estate. He despairs of ever having a relationship with a woman. Tom never leaves his home unless venturing out to attend to his roses. Tom is forced to hire a plumber for an urgent job to the mansion. Along comes cathy a quirky vivacious barmaid from the council estate in the village who carries out the plumbing work
Dramatic retelling of the fateful last voyage of the Nantucket whaleship Essex. When the Essex is attacked and sunk by a sperm whale in November 1820, her crew take to three fragile whalers. Alone in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, the men must decide whether to head for the nearest islands - a thousand miles downwind to the west - or set out on an epic journey of almost three thousand miles to reach the South American mainland. Fear of cannibals forces them to choose South America. Almost three months later, the first whaler is rescued by another whaleship. Only three men are still alive. A week later the captain's whaler is also rescued, with just two men aboard. The third whaler is never found. This is a story of human endurance and what men in extremis will do to survive.
Nature's Miracle Babies is a new natural history series for BBC One about the emotionally-charged attempts to save some of the rarest animals on earth. Presented by Autumnwatch's Martin Hughes-Games the series explores the ground-breaking work of pioneering programmes to protect some of the world's most threatened animals. Over five one-hour episodes Martin travels the globe to follow the moving stories of some very precious babies. Through hands-on experience Martin investigates the cutting-edge science dedication and perseverance of some inspirational individuals as they endeavour to make a difference to the survival of these species.
Taking The Flak (2 Disc)
On paper, The Royle Family doesn't sound that promising: a working-class family from Manchester sit in their cluttered living room, watch the telly and argue over domestic details (the arrival of a telephone bill, for instance, provides the big dramatic event of the first episode, which aired in September 1998). But from such small everyday incidents, Royle Family creators Caroline Aherne and Dave Best (who play young couple Denise and Dave) have crafted one of the most successful shows on British television: a comedy about the joys and frustrations of family life that's warm, honest and very, very funny--Britain's answer to The Simpsons, whose success the show rivalled when it started broadcasting on BBC2 (the programme jumped channels to BBC1 for its second series).The Royle Family marked an on-screen reunion for Brookside-actors Ricky Tomlinson (who plays bearded, big-hearted, banjo-playing Jim Royle) and Sue Johnston as his wife Barbara, the driving force behind the Royle household. It is smart casting because The Royle Family is as much a soap opera as a situation comedy. Now in its third series, The Royle Family has seen its characters develop like real folk. Denise and Dave got married and now have a little sprog; Barbara starts menopause (how many sitcoms are brave enough to use that for laughs?) and Denise's kid brother Anthony shakes off his surly adolescence when he turned 18 in series two. Unlike Oasis, who provide the shows theme song "Halfway Round the World", this programme just keeps getting better.But no soap--not even Brookside in its dafter moments--has one-liners as brilliantly crafted as The Royle Family. (The scripts from the series are available to buy.) Slouched in his armchair, Jim's dour running commentary on the TV shows that are on at the time are particularly priceless: Changing Rooms, for instance, boils down to "a Cockney knocking nails into plywood... Is this what its come to?" Not quite: because as long as the Royle Family are around, there is something worthwhile to watch. --Edward Lawrenson
Richard E. Grant stars as the foppish English aristocrat Sir Percy Blakeney who has a secret identity as the daring and swashbuckling Scarlet Pimpernel rescuing noblemen from the clutches of the guillotine during the height of the French Revolution...
From the makers of 'Walking With Dinosaurs': Combining the latest scientific thinking the opinions of medical experts the real-life experience of astronauts and ground-breakingly spectacular CGI Space Odyssey propels us into the future. This breath-taking series follows a group of astronauts as they explore the solar system. Imagine trying to capture an icy block from one of Saturn's rings getting lost in a Venusian sulphuric acid storm or trying to drill on the disintegrating
In this sequel to Tony Rome, Sinatra is back as the Miami private eye. This time around he's hired by a small time hood (Dan Blocker) to find his missing girlfriend. In finding out the fate of the girl, Rome runs across a variety of shady characters, including a Mafia chieftain and a beautiful alcoholic, Kit Forrest (Raquel Welch) who instantly becomes the first suspect. The film takes a sharp twist when Rome is accused of murder himself!
Directed by the innovative photographer and director and longterm Depeche Mode visual collaborator Anton Corbijn this hugely impressive and visually stunning film perfectly captures the essence of one of Britain's most pioneering acts at the height of their powers. On its release in 1993 `Devotional' was nominated for a Grammy award for Best Long Form Music Video. The `Devotional' 2 disc DVD is a compilation of the band's live performances recorded in Frankfurt and Barcelona on th
Available for the first time on DVD! Using montage techniques Naqoyqatsi combines forms of mass media altered with digital techniques to create a swirling chronicle of the influence of technology reflecting the ever increasing globalisation of the world and the societies contained within it.
Just think happy thoughts sprinkle a little fairy dust... and you're off to Neverland on a thrilling daring adventure with the fearless Peter Pan! When Peter visits Wendy and her brothers in their nursery in London he convinces them all to fly back to Neverland with him. There they will battle the villainous Captain Hook encounter indians and crocodiles and ultimately have the adventure of their lives! Join Peter Pan Tinkerbell and the Lost Boys as they take off for an enchanted world of magic in this adaptation of J. M. Barrie's immortal tale of fairies pirates and the loveable little boy who won't grow up.
John Drake is a special agent in the deadly world of international espionage and intrigue. A master in his field he is free to go wherever duty calls. Danger Man does not simply attract danger he thrives on it. Episode titles: The Key View From the Villa Find and Return Time To Kill Under the Lake The Journey Ends Halfway Position of Trust The Sisters An Affair Of State Deadline Bury The Dead The Girl In Pink Pyjamas Sabotage The Traitor The Nurse The Blue Veil The Lovers The Sanctuary The Deputy Coyannis Story The Brothers Colonel Rodriguez The Relaxed Informer Find and Destroy The Prisoner The Lonely Chair Dead Man Walks The Contessa Josetta The Island The Conspirators Name Date and Place The Leak The Honeymooners The Girl Who Liked GI's Hired Assassin The Gallows Tree The Vacation The Trap The Actor.
Grizz, Panda, and Ice Bear are ready to be DVD famous! Come hang out with these bros as they try to fit in and make friends...which can be hard to do when you re a bear. But they ve already met Chloe, a young student, internet celebrity Nom-Nom, and Grizz somehow made friends with a giant burrito. These bears always know how to turn a crazy situation into a good time.
It's hard to believe Ridley Scott's handsome epic won't become the cinematic touchstone of the Crusades for years to come. Kingdom of Heaven is greater than the sum of its parts delivering a vital mostly engrossing tale following Balian (Orlando Bloom) a lonely French blacksmith who discovers he's a noble heir and takes his father's (Liam Neeson) place in the center of the universe circa 1184: Jerusalem. Here grand battles and backdoor politics are key as Scott and first-time screenwriter William Monahan fashion an excellent storyline to tackle the centuries-long conflict. Two forward-thinking kings Baldwin (Edward Norton in an uncredited yet substantial role) and Saladin (Ghassan Massoud) hold an uneasy truce between Christians (who hold the city) and Muslims while factions champ at the bit for blood. There are good and evildoers on both sides with the Knights Templar taking the brunt of the blame; Balian plans to find his soul while protecting Baldwin and the people. The look of the film as nearly everything is from Scott is impressive: his CGI-infused battle scenes rival the LOTR series and with cinematographer John Mathieson create postcard beauty with snowy French forests and the vast desert (filmed in Morocco and Spain). An excellent supporting cast including Jeremy Irons Brendan Gleeson and David Thewlis also help make the head and heart of the film work. Many critics pointed out that Bloom doesn't have the gravitas of Russell Crowe in the lead (then again who does?) but it's the underdeveloped character and not the actor that hurts the film and impacts its power. Balian isn't given much more to do than be sullen and give an occasional big speech alongside his perplexing abilities for warfare tactics and his wandering moral compass (whose sole purpose seems to be to put a love scene in the movie). Note: all the major characters except Neeson's are based on fact but many are heavily fictionalized. --Doug Thomas Amazon.com --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Isabelle Huppert plays a nymphomaniac ex-nun photographer who never had sex but falls in love with Thomas, an amnesiac pornographer who is on the run from Holland after ripping off some corporate clients. US independent director Hal Hartley, famed for his quirky suburban romances, enters the world of genre via his obsession with Jean- Luc Godard in this indie classic from 1994.
He's Judge, Jury and Executioner! Paul Kersey doesn't seek out violence. It just seems to find him. But when it does... he's not about to back down! Charles Bronson brings out the heavy artillery in this gun-blazing, no-holds-barred thriller! Road-worn and battle-weary, Kersey longs to leave his fighting days behind him. But when he arrives in New York to visit an old friend, he finds him brutally attacked and gasping for breath in a pool of blood! Now the silent avenger must wage war once more on the city's punks, thugs and hoodlums. But this time he's brought a small arsenal of guns, knives - and even a bazooka - to help him!
Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid The Sundance Kid is the fastest gun in the West his sidekick Butch is a dreamer always planning that bigger better bank raid. But things are getting tougher and soon the accident-prone anti-heroes decide it's time to head south and disappear into legend... Winner of 4 Oscars including Best Screenplay for William Goldman and Best Song ('Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head') and Best Score for Burt Bacharach. The Hustler Paul Newma
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