If The Office was set in a hospital... Health care for the elderly is the least prestigious area of the medical service. The patients rarely make a fuss - often they're unable to - and for that reason bad practices slip through. But are they that bad? It's a tough world for staff too and getting on means well getting on. Dark funny tough and compassionate this is the story of one ward in one hospital in one overlooked corner of the modern health service. But although status isn't high moral questions come from all corners. It's a long way from ER and a lot closer to most people's experiences. It's the bit of health care that gets swept under the carpet - an overload of grumpy messy old people patched up only to return again a few months later. The staff on this ward joke as they go about their daily tasks leaving humour and dignity to mix as it will. With a retrospective script deliberately allowing for improvisation by the actors Getting On is a comedy of characters doing the best they can in a situation we can all relate to; everyone has an elderly relative parent grandparent and difficult choices are the order of the day. It's the scene that awaits all of us - whether we like to admit it or not.
During the war for Texas independence one man leaves the Alamo before the deadly climax (chosen by lot to help others' families) but is too late to accomplish his mission and is branded a coward. Since he cannot now expose a gang of turncoats he infiltrates them instead; can he now save a wagon train of refugees from Wade's guerillas?
Horrid Henry finds himself doing things he never ever thought he'd do, and then some.
Adventure rules! The spectacular Mummy series explodes into a new realm of breathtaking, nonstop action in The Scorpion King ! Unleashing Dwayne Johnson (Skyscraper) as the most fearsome warrior of the ancient world, The Scorpion King plunges you into a sweeping tale filled with stunning fight sequences, awe-inspiring battles and pulse-pounding thrills. It's the ultimate special effects-powered epic and the must-see-and-see-again adventure of the year!
The Bafta-Award winning Getting On returns for more dark humour among the bedpans; set in the backwaters of the National Health Service this third series sees King Edwards closed and Den, Kim and Dr Moore transferred 12 miles to a newer ward. Cuts, re-structuring and life events once again dominate the daily grind. Devised and written by its three principal cast, the real challenge lies in just getting on with life in a world where few things work smoothly and messy choices are the order of the day. Over six shifts we watch as the staff cope with mounting bureaucracy and shine a light on the everyday.
We Are Mongrels BBC Three's first urban multi-species adult puppet comedy tells the tale of four urban animals who hang out together in the bin yard of an inner-city pub. Scratch the furry surface and Nelson the metrosexual fox; Destiny the pretentious pedigree It-bitch; Marion the abandoned street cat; and Kali the deeply cynical pigeon are kidults struggling with the everyday drama of life in the back-alleys of the urban jungle. We Are Mongrels is bold mischievous upbeat surprising and colourful. It encompasses all human life love and its contradictions - relationships sex aspirations desperations and shattered dreams.
Devised and written by its three principal cast Getting On is a funny refreshing and improvised look at the staff 'getting on with it' in an overlooked corner of the health service: care for the elderly. It may be the least glamorous area of the hospital but in this comedy of characters the staff are doing the best they can in a place where difficult choices are the order of the day. It's the scene that awaits all of us - whether we like to admit it or not.
Comedy Gold: Jo Brand - Barely Live
Horrid Henry finds himself doing things he never ever thought he'd do, and then some.
Devised and written by its three principal cast Getting On is a funny refreshing and improvised look at the staff 'getting on with it' in an overlooked corner of the health service: care for the elderly. It may be the least glamorous area of the hospital but in this comedy of characters the staff are doing the best they can in a place where difficult choices are the order of the day. It's the scene that awaits all of us - whether we like to admit it or not.
Jo Brand Barely Live is an absolutely straightforward record of a stand-up gig, with no frills at all, which is all you need from a comic such as Jo Brand. Here we get a coherent view of life, vigorously expressed: no wild flights of comic invention, but lots of sardonic bitching about men, feminism, weight problems and an absolute refusal to pretend to be nice or girly or polite. This London gig includes Brand's views on What Not to Wear, incontinence and improved types of Barbie doll. She talks about having small children and about what to think about when having sex with your husband (among other things, she recommends trying to list the cast of The Magnificent Seven). This is alternative comedy with everything exactly as advertised on the packet--it's also painfully real and funny. --Roz Kaveney
We Are Mongrels BBC Three's first urban multi-species adult puppet comedy tells the tale of four urban animals who hang out together in the bin yard of an inner-city pub. Scratch the furry surface and Nelson the metrosexual fox; Destiny the pretentious pedigree It-bitch; Marion the abandoned street cat; and Kali the deeply cynical pigeon are kidults struggling with the everyday drama of life in the back-alleys of the urban jungle. We Are Mongrels is bold mischievous upbeat surprising and colourful. It encompasses all human life love and its contradictions - relationships sex aspirations desperations and shattered dreams.
Cry Blood Apache Starring Jody Mccrea And Jack Starrett directed by Jack Starrett. When five unscrupulous men find gold in a small Indian village they massacre the inhabitants bar one young squaw who they hope will lead them to more. They are unaware that an Apache brave absent during the slaughter is now tracking them down with a single-minded purpose - revenge. Their deaths will not be quick but they will come sooner than they expected. Mohawk Starring Scott Brady Rita Gam and Neville Brand directed by Kurt Neumann. An artist working in a remote army post falls in love with an Indian chief's daughter but when Butler a vengeful settler manages to get the army and the Indian braves at each other's throats the artist's troubles really begin. The once peaceful settlement quickly becomes a powder keg of emotion with both sides capable of lighting the spark. The Battle Of Bloody Stones Starring Stuart Whitman Henry Wilcoxon and Gene Evans directed by Richard C Sarafian. When Wildcat Gallagher's Wild West Show hits town trouble starts when the show's main attraction features the re-enactment of a cavalry slaughter of Indians called The Battle of Bloody Stones. When the local Indians become angry with the way that the battle is portrayed conflict erupts between the Indians and Wildcat Gallagher's men. The unprovoked death of John Wolf son of Indian Chief Ghost Wolf only fans the flames and brings both sides closer to war. Heller Starring Stuart Whitman Tuesday Weld and Morgan Woodward directed by Gunnar Hellstrom. Logan Purcell and his band of raiders have been stealing anything and everything from a peaceful Indian settlement and ruthlessly shoot down Willie Snake a young Indian brave. As Purcell makes his escape a US Marshal tracks him down only to be injured during a gunfight. Wounded the marshal is rescued by a young woman who helps nurse him back to health only to discover that Purcell has a powerful hold on her. Sitting Bull Starring Dale Robertson Mary Murphy and J. Carrol Naish directed by Sydnet Salkow. In the Black Hills of Dakota war is brewing between the United States Army and a tribe of Sioux Indians led by the legendary Chief Sitting Bull. Despite numerous treaties the Indian Nation finds themselves victimised murdered and driven from their land. Major Parrish is a man caught between his duty and his conscience - appalled at the treatment of the Indians but unable to stop the military machine. Kentucky Rifle Starring Chill Wills Lance Fuller and Cathy Downs directed by Carl K. Hittleman. A wagon with a broken axle is left behind by the rest of the wagon-train in hostile Comanche Indian country. The contents of the wagon are Kentucky rifles - weapons destined for settlers to use to protect themselves against a savage land. The occupants of the wagon are an unlikely collection who must become fast friends in order to survive in such a hostile environment.
The Stephen Fry Collection includes Stephen Fry in America (x2 DVD) and Last Chance to See (x2 DVD). Stephen Fry in America: Britain's comic genius, Stephen Fry, travels around each of America's states in a black cab in order to discover, in his own inimitable style, what makes the country unique and to get under the skin of American life. His journey across the vast country takes him to a whiskey distillery in Kentucky, lava fields in Hawaii, an Amish community in Wisconsin, and a brothel in Nevada, as well as hunting in New York State, sailing on an America's Cup boat in Rhode Island, basket weaving with Navajo Indians and meeting environmental activists in Oregon. Last Chance to See: Join Britain's best-loved wit and raconteur, Stephen Fry, as he follows in his late friend Douglas Adams' footsteps, with zoologist Mark Carwardine. In the 1980s celebrated writer Douglas Adams teamed up with Mark Carwardine and together they embarked on a groundbreaking expedition, travelling the globe in search of the world's endangered animals. Twenty years later Stephen Fry returns with Mark to see if the species still exist. Their journey uncovers some of the weirdest, most remarkable and most troubled creatures on earth. Last Chance to See is a unique insight into the disappearing world around us, and this is their hilarious, entertaining, informative and thought-provoking adventure.
"ALL SEVEN SUPER-CHARGED MOVIES- LIMITED EDITION WITH DIGIBOOK, BONUS DISC AND EXCLUSIVE MODEL DIECAST CAR Buckle up for nonstop action and mind-blowing speed in the adrenaline-fueled Fast & Furious 7-Movie Collection. Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez and an all-star cast put pedal to the metal in pursuit of justice and survival as they race from L.A. to Tokyo, Rio and London. Packed with full-throttle action and jaw-dropping stunts, these seven turbo-charged thrill rides place you behind the wheel of the most explosive film franchise in history! INCLUDES ALL NEW BONUS DISC PLUS OVER 2 HOURS OF NEW BONUS FEATURES Deleted Scenes Outtakes Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes Feature Commentaries And Much More!
Available on DVD for the first time. The ever well-mannered Jo Brand returns to DVD with her sketch series Through The Cakehole covering many of her favourite topics such as gluttony periods smoking boozing male inadequacy and male immaturity. Many top name stars appear in the series including Steve Coogan and Alan Davies.
Irvine Welsh & Dean Cavanagh bring you the Ultimate Credit Crunch Movie. Darts legend Andy The Arrows Samson and his voluptuous wife Big Sheila are the subject of a fly on the wall documentary that is unintentionally revealing a wardrobe full of skeletons. After suffering an heart attack Andy loses his throwing skills and he is faced with some stark home truths. Andy's ex-best friend and mentor Alwyn thinks he has the solution to Andy's dilemma. Big Sheila however is piling the hurt on and it's going to take a miracle to get Andy back at the oche. Good Arrows is an hilarious look at what happens when a star falls from the sky.
The ultimate in high-energy adventure these mythical adventures of good vs. evil are non-stop entertainment! The Mummy: Deep in the Egyptian desert a handful of people searching for a long-lost treasure have just unearthed a 3 000 year old legacy of terror... Combining the thrills of a rousing adventure with the suspense of Universal's legendary 1932 horror classic The Mummy starring Brendan Fraser is a true nonstop action epic filled with dazzling visual effects top-
Teenager Max Hanson seems to have it all. But beneath the perfect faade Max's world is falling apart. Relentlessly pressurised to succeed by his mother Sophie Max takes refuge in a crazy world of wild parties and drugs. In a haze of confusion Max runs away from home and tragedy strikes - but it is Sophie who will have to endure a dramatic confrontation in order to save her fallen child.
Aaron Green has 72 hours to get a rock star from London to L.A...Pray for him...Jonah Hill and Russell brand reunite with the director of Forgetting Sarah Marshall in this outrageous comedy about Aaron Green (Hill) an aspiring music executive, who has 72 hours to deliver the wild rock legend Aldous Snow (Brand), from London to Los Angeles for a comeback concert. In order to keep his job, Aaron must navigate a minefield of mayhem and debauchery to get Snow to the world famous Greek Theatre on time! From the producer of Knocked Up and Superbad comes the movie that's a raucous, rowdy good time Bonus Features 2 Disc Edition contains original Theatrical version and Extended version of the film. Feature Commentaries with Director Nicholas Stoller, Cast members Jonah Hill, Russell Brand, Rose Byrne, Elisabeth Moss and Producer Rodney Rothman Documentaries including Getting To Get Him To The Greek', Getting In Tune With The Greek' & The Making Of African Child' o Karaoke Gag Reel Line-O-Rama Alternate Intro: The Castle Alternate Ending: Riding Daphne Deleted Scenes Extended and Alternate Scenes Blind Medicine Interviews Auditions
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