The first ever DVD release of THE DEFINITIVE 70's sex comedy starring Mary Millington Come Play With Me follows the saucy exploits of a bunch of nubile girls who start up a health farm that unbeknownst to them is harbouring master money forgers.
The 1967 Franco Zeffirelli film of The Taming of the Shrew had all the ingredients to make it a high point in Shakespearian cinema. In Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor it starred the most bankable couple in Hollywood history as the sparring leads in the Bard's quick-firing comic battle of the sexes; and in Zeffirelli, it had a director with a Shakespearian pedigree second to none. But the reality is that this is Burton's picture all the way. His Petruchio is a weighty performance of such intelligence that the whole film is thrown off-kilter whenever he is on screen and the other performers just can't keep up. Apart from Michael Hordern's wonderfully distracted Baptista, Burton is the only actor in total, effortless command of the language. Taylor's bosomy glamour and fiery spirit are ample compensations for her occasionally murderous treatment of Katharina's verse. Whether or not she is really tamed by the end is another matter: those legendary violet eyes suggest otherwise. Ultimately it's a rich, bawdy and colourful romp, with Burton at the peak of his powers. The DVD includes the theatrical trailer, a "making-of" featurette and filmographies. --Piers Ford
One of the highest rated sitcoms of the 1970s attracting 16 million viewers at the peak of its popularity Love Thy Neighbour explores the culture clash between black and white neighbours Bill Reynolds (Rudolph Walker) and Eddie Booth (Jack Smethurst). This release features episodes three and four of Series One.
In the 1970's 'Love Thy Neighbour' was one of the most highly rated programs on television it was always a top ten show and it reached an audience in excess of 16 million viewers. Many a British family laughed when they watched Bill (Black) and Eddie (white) trying to get on and live and work together with hilarious results as their backgrounds and way of lives clashed. 'Love Thy Neighbour' proved to be a very clever comedy every episode showed the wrongs of prejudice as Eddy was s
Comedy greats Jimmy Jewel and Hilda Baker star as Eli Pledge and his sister Nellie in the classic award-winning comedy Nearest and Dearest. Eli - an aging lothario - and Nellie - virtuous to the last but in possession of a wonderfully flexible grip on the English language - inherit clapped out condiment company Pledge's Purer Pickles from their father. Much hilarity ensues amongst the malaproprisms bolshie workforce and none-too-subtle double entendres as the siblin
One of the highest rated sitcoms of the 1970s attracting 16 million viewers at the peak of its popularity Love Thy Neighbour explores the culture clash between black and white neighbours Bill Reynolds (Rudolph Walker) and Eddie Booth (Jack Smethurst). This release features episodes one and two of Series One.
One of the highest rated sitcoms of the 1970s attracting 16 million viewers at the peak of its popularity Love Thy Neighbour explores the culture clash between black and white neighbours Bill Reynolds (Rudolph Walker) and Eddie Booth (Jack Smethurst). This release features episodes five and six of Series One.
The Complete second season of the cult 70's TV Comedy plus 2 bonus episodes! One of the highest rated sitcoms of the 1970s attracting 16 million viewers at the peak of its popularity Love Thy Neighbour explores the culture clash between black and white neighbours Bill Reynolds and Eddie Booth.
One of the highest rated sitcoms of the 1970s attracting 16 million viewers at the peak of its popularity Love Thy Neighbour explores the culture clash between black and white neighbours Bill Reynolds (Rudolph Walker) and Eddie Booth (Jack Smethurst). This release features episode seven and the pilot episode of Series One.
During the 1970's 17 million regular viewers made Love Thy Neighbour one of the most popular television comedy series of its time. These are viewing figures any current comedy series would die for. Unspoilt by political correctness this timeless series takes a lighthearted look at the relationships between two couples of different colour who end up living next door to one another. The two main characters; Eddie Booth the white racist bigot and Bill Reynolds the black socialist find themselves head to head on most issues leaving the wives Joan and Barbie to act as peacemakers. What contributes to the popularity of this series most is the fact that in every dispute the self opinionated Eddie always finds himself on the losing side. This second 2DVD set contains some of the funniest episodes of the series it's a must buy for any comedy DVD collection. Rudolf Walker stars here as the irrepressible Bill Reynolds and he's as funny as he is in Thin Blue Line The Crouches and his current role in Eastenders.
At its peak in the mid 1970's 'Love thy Neighbour' attracted audiences of over 17 million viewers; figures any modern day comedy show would be proud of. Take a trip back three decades and enjoy a timeless comedy unspoilt by political correctness. Although probably deemed offensive insults were traded equally and the bigoted Eddie Booth always ends up being made to look the fool. This 2 DVD set features six of the best episodes that follow the hapless antics of Bill Eddie and their respective wives; Joan and Barbie. With Eddie a racist bigot and Bill a staunch socialist life is always going to be difficult . Enjoy the ups and downs of a love hate relationship where the two unlikely couples battle out their coexistence not only as next door neighbours but also work colleagues. Rudolph Walker is as great here as he is in the Thin Blue Line The Crouches and Eastenders.
Episodes 9 and 10 of the cult 70's TV Comedy. Episode 9 Eddie returns from holiday to find that someone has commandeered his seat in the Lion and Lamb! Not only that but the co-op has been transformed into the Taj Mahal Emporium. With rumours that Fortnum and Mason's is about to become a Curry Centre Eddie decides enough is enough and something has to be done. Episode 10 It is time for the showdown between Eddie's 'Snowflakes' and Bill's 'Sambos'. Maple Terrace braces
Episodes 7 and 8 of the cult 70's TV Comedy. Episode 7 When Eddie has to 'toe the party line' it is more to do with the G.P.O than politics. Forced to share his telephone line with Bill and Barbie it doesn't take long for Eddie to get his wires crossed. When he overhears Bill talking about a plan to hi-jack him Eddie fears for his life and runs to the police for protection. Episode 8 'Keeping up with the Reynolds' is starting to prove difficult for Eddie especially w
Episodes 5 and 6 of the cult 70's TV Comedy. Episode 5 The TUC conference at Brighton provides Eddie with the ideal excuse for a week away from the wife. He is not too pleased though when Bill tells him that he will also be there attending the conference as a Conservatory Party observer. However the two decide to make the best of it when they find out they are sharing the same small hotel with two attractive young ladies. Unfortunately the simultaneous arrival of their wives
Episodes 3 and 4 of the cult 70's TV Comedy. Episode 3 There is much jubilation at the departure of 'Clarkey' the foreman of the factory where Eddie and his black neighbour work. The management decide that it will serve their interests best if they promote their must idle difficult loudmouthed and bigoted troublemaker. The choice is obvious. Episode 4 The rivalry between Eddie and Bill reaches boiling point when in the grip of sale-fever they try to outwit each o
Episodes 1 and 2 of the cult 70's TV Comedy. Episode 1 Eddie Booth's prejudice towards his black neighbours Bill and Barbie Reynolds has not lessened during the few months since we last saw him. When bill and Barbie decide it is time to hold a housewarming Eddie tries unsuccessfully to prevent his wife Joan from going and does his best to sabotage the party. Episode 2 Whilst Bill Reynolds holds the voodoo cult in great respect he's definitely not a witch doctor a
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