Possibly the most robust long-running sketch show ever made and certainly one of the most successful, The Two Ronnies, in its 17 years of regular programming, regularly dominated the schedules. Series 10 back in December 1983 saw the usual mix of live and recorded sketches.
Broadway Danny Rose is vintage Woody Allen. Danny (Allen) is a down-at-heel theatrical agent whose regular clients include talking bird acts and a man who twists balloons into animal shapes. His faith in these eccentrics never fails, despite the fact that everyone leaves him for another agent in the end. Complications ensue when one of his clients, an overweight crooner, starts a romance with a mafia widow (excellently played by Allen's partner of the time, Mia Farrow). The mob think Danny is her boyfriend, forcing the two of them to take evasive action, at one point dodging bullets among giant floats for a forthcoming Fourth of July parade. The script is witty, the acting superb, the situations inventive. The film is shot in black and white and looks superb for it. On the DVD: The DVD is widescreen, with extremely clear sound so you won't miss a single wisecrack. Dialogue is available in French, German, Italian and Spanish as well as English. It's a pity, however--since the film is so short (84 minutes)--that there are no extras apart from the theatrical trailer. --Ed Buscombe
Massively popular with audiences of over 20 million Steptoe & Son was an obvious choice for the festive schedules but this classic comedy had been running for over ten years before the first of the extended Christmas Specials appeared in 1973. A year later writers Galton and Simpson had decided to bring the series to an end. The 1974 Christmas Special would be the final ever episode: a fitting end to a legendary series. The Party: (Christmas Special 1973) Albert and Harold are busy making preparations for Christmas. Albert is putting up Christmas decorations while Harold is at the travel agents booking some sunny festive fun in Majorca. He's made all the necessary arrangements however there is one last thing to do: tell Albert to pack his bags in preparation for a short stay at the local old people's home! A Perfect Christmas: (Christmas Special 1974) Fed up with staying at home every Christmas Harold plans to take his dad abroad for the holiday. But his old man isn't going to make it easy for him: he pleads to go to Bognor instead objects to every resort in the brochure and struggles to find his birth certificate for the passport. Then just when it looks like Harold's Christmas is going to be another disaster fate delivers one more twist... Originally transmitted: 24/12/73 & 26/12/74 Due to the archive nature of the footage the sound and picture quality may vary occasionally.
Season Three takes us back to the slightly bizarre yet charming little logging town in Alaska. Reunite with the endearing quirky citizens of Cicely Alaska. Nominated for an astonishing 16 Emmy Awards and winner of (including Outstanding Drama Series) this is the must-own season of television's most original series. Packed with 23 unforgettable episodes and digitally remastered for outstanding picture quality there's never been a better time to own Northern Exposure
A rumbustious sex comedy boasting a truly stellar international cast Percy's Progress charts the ongoing misadventures of Percy Edward Anthony – recipient of the world's first penis transplant. This cult sequel to the box-office hit Percy features Leigh Lawson Elke Sommer Judy Geeson Denholm Elliott and Harry H. Corbett and is featured here in a brand-new High Definition transfer from the original film elements in its original aspect ratio. Determined to conquer his addiction to the opposite sex Percy takes to the high seas in search of a life of celibacy. Meanwhile a major catastrophe takes place which has rendered the entire male population impotent... But all is not lost: Percy's self-imposed exile has ensured his bits are still in working order and on his return he discovers he's now the only male capable of saving the human race! Special Features: Original theatrical trailers Image Gallery Promotional material PDF
Leslie Phillips, Bob Monkhouse, Patricia Hayes, Harry H. Corbett, David Jason, Jimmy Edwards and Richard O'Sullivan are just a few of the legendary performers starring in this collection of humorous plays penned by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson the legendary writing writing team whose timeless credits include both Hancock's Half Hour and Steptoe and Son.Following the same format that had proved so effective with their earlier run of plays for Comedy Playhouse, this series consists of six shows:The Suit: starring Leslie Phillips and Bill OddieA married man falls victim to a rather embarrassing burglary.Friends in High Places: starring Bob Monkhouse and Patricia HayesA 55-year-old wishes to be young again and his wish is granted!Never Talk to Strangers: starring Harry H. Corbett and Rosemary LeachTwo lonely people have a chance to find happiness together.Don't Dilly Dally on the Way: staring Jimmy Edwards and David JasonAfter 23 years in the same bungalow, a couple prepares to move house.Pity Poor Edie... Married to Him: starring Milo O'Shea and Gwendolyn WattsWhat happens to a marriage when the breadwinner finds she is expecting?An Extra Bunch of Daffodils: starring Stratford Johns and Patsy RowlandsA man who has buried five heavily insured wives begins a search for his sixth
A new comedy about thirty year old Toula, a woman who upsets her traditional Greek family when she decides to marry a high school teacher who is most definitely not Greek!
Ramona And Beezus follows the misadventures of young grade schooler Ramona Quimby from Beverly Cleary's popular children's book series.
Steptoe And Son: Stripper Zita settles for any old iron when rag-and-bone man Harold Steptoe marries her after a wild stag night. Joining the newlyweds on honeymoon in Spain rusty Albert tries putting his son's well-laid plans on the scrap heap. It seems he's succeeded when Harold deserts his bride but before he can utter good riddance to bad rubbish Harold learns she's pregnant and he's the proud father of the litter! Steptoe And Son Ride Again: Rag-and-bone man Harold Steptoe is conned into putting his father's life-savings into a dodgy greyhound who needs contact lenses to see the hare! When the dog loses the race Harold must pay off his debts; that's when the fun starts...
All 57 episodes of the classic BBC comedy series starring Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H. Corbett as the father and son running a a junkyard and scrap metal business. Includes every episode from Series 1-8, plus the two Christmas specials from 1973 and 1974.
The Filth and the Fury is an irreverent, shocking portrait of the most notorious rock group of all time.
The revelation of a family secret and an even bigger, fatter wedding brings the Portokalos family together again.
With the integrityand depth of an epic,Shenandoah tells the dramatic story of a mancaught in a dilemma. James Stewart stars as a Virginia farmer during the Civil War.He refuses to support the Confederacy because he is opposed to slavery, yet he will not support the Union because he is deeply opposed to war. When his son is taken prisoner, Stewart goes to search for the boy.Seeing first-hand the horrors of war, he is at last forced to take his stand.
The advent of colour television and successful comedies on ITV had pressurised the BBC to bring back its top comedy shows. So in 1970 five years after their last series Harold and Albert were back on television - like they had never been away. Although these were the first Steptoe episodes to be made in colour only black and white versions exist today available here on DVD for the first time. Wilfred Brambell and Harry H Corbett return as Albert and Harold Steptoe the bic
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An ominous darkness invades a seemingly serene sunflower farm in North Dakota, and the Solomon family is torn apart by suspicion, mayhem and murder.
When charwoman Mrs Cragg (Peggy Mount), learns that her entire street is to be demolished by some unscrupulous business types, she and her friends decide to take matters into their own hands. Using important financial information gathered from the offices at which they regularly clean, the group seek to make a fortune in insider dealing to save their homes.Starring a host of British household favourites such as Harry H Corbett (Steptoe and Son), Dandy Nichols (Till Death Us Do Part) and Jon Pertwee (Doctor Who), Ladies Who Do is a classic small woman takes on the world' vintage comedy from veteran director C.M Pennington-Richards.
Collection of Christmas-themed episodes from favourite children's series including 'The Sooty Show' and 'Rainbow'.
Small-town secrets, a family inheritance, a spate of murders, and a remarkable twist make up producer-director William Castle's audacious spin on Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho. And if it all gets to be too much for you, gentle viewer, please take advantage of the Fright Break' to avoid being terrified. Extras High Definition remaster Original mono audio Audio commentary with author and film historian Lee Gambin Stephen Laws Introduces Homicidal' (2018, 8 mins): personal appreciation by the acclaimed horror author Psychette: William Castle and Homicidal' (2002, 8 mins): archivist Bob Burns and filmmakers David Del Valle, Michael Schlesinger and Fred Olen Ray discuss the film Ballyhoo! (2018, 4 mins): film historian Bob Thomas recalls the time he interviewed Castle Youngstown, Ohio Premiere (1961, 5 mins): original promotional reel in which Castle interviews attendees of the film's premiere Isolated music & effects track Original theatrical trailer Image gallery: promotional and on-set photography, poster art and archive materials New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
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