Comedy

• Ealing Comedy DVD Collection - The Ladykillers/Kind Hearts and Coronets/The Lavender Hill Mob/The Man in the White Suit | DVD | (02/09/2002) from £32.99   |  Saving you £-17.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Four of the British film industry's best-loved comedies in one box set makes The Ealing Comedy Collection absolutely essential for anyone who has any passion at all for movies. The set contains Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949), The Lavender Hill Mob (1951), The Man in the White Suit (1951) and The Ladykillers (1955). Ealing's greatest comedies captured the essence of post-war Britain, both in their evocation of a land once blighted by war but now rising doggedly and optimistically again from the ashes, and in their mordant yet graceful humour. They portray a country with an antiquated class system whose crumbling conventions are being undermined by a new spirit of individual opportunism. In the delightfully wicked Kind Hearts and Coronets, a serial killer politely murders his way into the peerage; in The Lavender Hill Mob a put-upon bank clerk schemes to rob his employers; The Man in the White Suit is a harshly satirical depiction of idealism crushed by the status quo; while The Ladykillers mocks both the criminals and the authorities with its unlikely octogenarian heroine Mrs "lop-sided" Wilberforce. Many factors contribute to the success of these films--including fine music scores from composers such as Benjamin Frankel (Man in the White Suit) and Tristram Cary (The Ladykillers); positively symphonic sound effects (White Suit); marvellously evocative locations (the environs of King's Cross in Ladykillers, for example); and writing that always displays Ealing's unique perspective on British social mores ("All the exuberance of Chaucer without, happily, any of the concomitant crudities of his period")--yet arguably their greatest asset is Alec Guinness, whose multifaceted performances are the keystone upon which Ealing built its biting, often macabre, yet always elegant comedy. On the DVD: The Ealing Comedy Collection presents the four discs in a fold-out package with postcards of the original poster artwork for each. Aside from theatrical trailers on each disc there are no extra features, which is a pity given the importance of these films. The Ladykillers is in muted Technicolor and presented in 1.66:1 ratio, the three earlier films are all black and white 1.33:1. Sound is perfectly adequate mono throughout. --Mark Walker

• The Bounder - Complete Series | DVD | (20/08/2007) from £13.25   |  Saving you £6.74 (50.87%)   |  RRP £19.99

  He'll Steal Your Heart...and Your Money! Meet Howard Booth (Peter Bowles) a suave black sheep in white kid gloves with an uncanny ability to sweet talk his way out of any sticky situation. Women cannot resist him-even when he's making off with their last quid! The one person immune to Howard's outrageous charm is his stuffy brother-in-law Trevor (George Cole) whose pleasantly dull life is about to go topsy-turvy...because this debonair con man is moving in! The laughs start when Howard's doting sister Mary (Rosalind Ayres) welcomes him into her cramped home convinced she can help him turn over a new leaf. For Trevor he sees a chance to show up his flashy brother-in-law and finally run things. Unfortunately Howard just cannot be one-upped. He is like a glass of sparkling champagne while Trevor is a pint of flat beer. A comic battle of wits is about to begin between the two men-but once again Trevor is outmatched. Episodes Comprise: He's Not Heavy: He's My Brother-in-Law Howard at the Majestic We'll Go No More A-Roving Raising the Wind On Approval Suspicion The Rival A Tale of the Unexpected Matchmaker Raffles Love Me Love My Dog Third Party A Genuine Simpson Unreasonable Behaviour

• Benidorm - Series 5 | DVD | (16/04/2012) from £7.98   |  Saving you £12.01 (150.50%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Benidorm's favourite holiday-makers are back on their sun-loungers for another fun-packed season at the all-inclusive Solana Hotel. This year, new manageress Joyce Temple-Savage (Sherrie Hewson) is determined to bring a touch of class to the resort - but she hasn't quite anticipated the staff, or the guests!Kenneth has set up a new salon, Blow 'n' Go; Madge has a near-miss with some body-snatchers; Donald and Jacqueline are trying ever-more adventurous ways of making new friends; Mateo enters a dance competition and Liam gets out of his depth with an all-female Olympic swimming team.

• Gregory's Two Girls | DVD | (27/07/2009) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  'Gregory's 2 Girls' is part thriller, part romantic comedy and finds Gregory still dreaming his way through life and still looking for romance.

• Jackass Forever | DVD | (02/05/2022) from £3.96   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Older but not wiser, Johnny Knoxville and the crew are back for the most unbelievably outrageous Jackass yet. Brace yourself as they reach new levels of immaturity and with a little help from some brave new friends and guest stars, their wildly outrageous pranks and dangerously bone-crunching stunts will have you laughing until it really, really hurts. Some people never learn.

• My Cousin Vinny | Blu Ray | (17/04/2019) from £7.99   |  Saving you £5.00 (62.58%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Marisa Tomei won an Awscah (OSCAR) for her hilarious turn as a car-savvy fish-outta-watah in this must-own comedy! When Bill and Stan (Ralph Macchio and Mitchell Whitfield) are mistakenly accused of murder on a trip through Alabama they recruit Bill's cousin Vinny (OSCAR Winner Joe Pesci) a New York lawyer who's never gone to trial to represent them before the formidable Judge Haller (Fred Gwynne). Will justice follow Vinny and his girlfriend (Tomei) south when they try to save the day? It's the most hilarious culture clash ever when they hit the road in this tried-and-true favourite.

• Jethro - Stark Raving Bonkers! - Live Stand Up | DVD | (03/11/2003) from £5.03   |  Saving you £14.96 (297.42%)   |  RRP £19.99

  In a live stand-up set Jethro talks about his long-suffering wife his visit to a nudist colony the taxman West Country logic and much more.

• Dinnerladies: The Complete Collection - Series 1 & 2 | DVD | (15/11/2004) from £29.95   |  Saving you £0.04 (0.13%)   |  RRP £29.99

• Sex Lives Of The Potato Men | DVD | (28/06/2004) from £8.75   |  Saving you £11.24 (128.46%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Dave (Vegas) and Ferris (Crook) the 'Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid' of Birmingham chase skirt across the city...

• Sister Act 2 - Back In The Habit | DVD | (08/04/2002) from £2.99   |  Saving you £12.00 (401.34%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Whoopi Goldberg returns in a gratuitous, poorly written sequel that contrives a reason to get her character back into Maggie Smith's convent. The "socially conscious" plot finds Goldberg being asked to relate to a bunch of street kids and pull them together into a choir. Since a bad guy is needed, the script grabs that old chestnut about a rich guy (James Coburn) preparing to close down the convent's school, and runs with it. The film is slow and unconvincing from start to finish, although co-stars Mary Wickes and Kathy Najimy get some good laughs, and the music is pretty spirited. --Tom Keogh

• Johnny Frenchman | DVD | (12/05/2008) from £12.98   |  Saving you £0.01 (0.08%)   |  RRP £12.99

  The fisherman from a Cornish village have a friendly rivalry with the fishermen (and one formidable woman) from a French port. Then war comes and they must all rethink their petty differences.

• Ricky Gervais Live IV - Science | DVD | (22/11/2010) from £6.10   |  Saving you £13.89 (227.70%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Comedy and TV legend Ricky Gervais returns to the stage in his forth full-length live comedy extravaganza. This time Ricky tackles another subject close to his heart... Science. Recorded live at the London Hammersmith Apollo.

• George Carlin It's Bad For Ya | DVD | (26/10/2009) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £17.99

  It's Bad For Ya Carlin''s Emmy-nominated 14th and final HBO special of March 2008 features Carlin's noted irreverent and unapologetic observations on topics ranging from death religion bureaucracy patriotism overprotected children and big business to the pungent examinations of modern language and the 'decrepit state of the American culture'. Carlin once again comes up with an hour of brand new material that not only makes you laugh but makes you think. George Carlin will always remain part of the popular lexicon for his 'Seven Dirty Words' routine and as a comedian who was never afraid to challenge his audience.

• Almost Christmas | DVD | (10/04/2017) from £17.11   |  Saving you £4.14 (26.12%)   |  RRP £19.99

  A dysfunctional family gathers together for their first Thanksgiving since their mum died. Click Images to Enlarge

• Cheech And Chong's Next Movie | DVD | (05/06/2006) from £9.80   |  Saving you £-3.81 (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Cheech and Chong bring their own inimitable style of humour to the screen once again in this riotous comedy. Cheech is a ""cool"" ladies' man for a big film studio whilst his spaced-out unemployed friend Chong keeps getting him into trouble. Together they take off on a round of adventures that take them through a movie studio a massage parlour a police raid the living room of a very rich family and finally through the roof. 'Cheech and Chong's Next Movie' is bold audacious und

• Roxanne (1987) Dual Format (Blu-ray & DVD) Edition | Blu Ray | (21/11/2016) from £34.21   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  In 1987, almost 100 years after its first production, the romantic story of Cyrano de Bergerac found new life in a winsome film written by Steve Martin. Roxanne updates the tale with a smart 80s' spin, yet writer-star Martin stays close to the old-fashioned heart of the matter. He plays a small-town fireman named CD Bales, whose otherwise unremarkable existence is crowned by an amazingly long nose. He falls for the world's most beautiful astronomer (Daryl Hannah), but he is embarrassed by the size of his proboscis and prefers to stay on the sidelines. Like Cyrano, the shy CD instead helps a handsome friend (Rick Rossovich) woo the fair lady by providing flowery sentiments and soulful poetry. Not only does the story still work, but director Fred Schepisi captures a dreamy grace in his visual design for the film (some of which will be lost without the widescreen format). Set in Washington State, but filmed in the hilly ski resort of Nelson, British Columbia, the location seems like a fairy-tale town, nearly as unreal as Steve Martin's nose. --Robert Horton, Amazon.com

• Mr Bean - The Animated Series - Vol. 1 | DVD | (06/09/2010) from £4.90   |  Saving you £10.09 (205.92%)   |  RRP £14.99

  The animated adventures of Mr Bean as he bungles his way through one sticky situation after another! Episodes comprise: 1. In The Wild 2. Missing Teddy 3. No Parking 4. Bean's Bounty 5. The Fly 6. Artful Bean 7. Mime Games 8. Spring Clean

• The Three Fugitives | DVD | (15/03/2004) from £6.97   |  Saving you £8.02 (115.06%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Lucas a bank robber newly released from prison is given a lift to the bank by two local cops who are taking bets on how long they think he'll remain straight. Once inside the bank Lucas is taken hostage by an amateur thief and is forced into going on the run with the man and his six-year-old daughter...

• Penelope | DVD | (23/06/2008) from £4.90   |  Saving you £13.09 (267.14%)   |  RRP £17.99

  A modern day fairy tale about a beautiful young woman who must find her true love to break an ancient family curse.

• Bananas | DVD | (19/02/2001) from £8.42   |  Saving you £7.57 (89.90%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Woody Allen's second film as a director was a wild, unpredictable and unlikely comedy about a product-tester named Fielding Mellish (Allen), who can't quite connect with the woman of his dreams (Louise Lasser, Allen's ex-wife). He accidentally winds up in South America as a freedom fighter for a guerrilla leader who looks like Castro. Once he assumes power, the new dictator quickly goes insane--which leaves Fielding in charge to negotiate with the US. The film is chockfull of wonderfully bizarre gags, such as the dreams Fielding recounts to his shrink about dueling crucified messiahs, vying for a parking place near Wall Street. Look for an unknown Sylvester Stallone in a tiny role--but watch this film for Allen's surprisingly physical (and always verbally dexterous) humour. --Marshall Fine