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• Miranda Complete TV Collection | DVD | (26/10/2015) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Every single episode from the first to third series and then the Finale of the BBC sitcom starring Miranda Hart. After a public school education, socially inept Miranda (Hart) is having trouble fitting in with her peer group, especially her childhood nemesis, Tilly (Sally Phillips). To top it all, Miranda constantly finds herself in awkward situations around men, and in particular, ex-university chum Gary (Tom Ellis). The cast also features Patricia Hodge and Sarah Hadland. The episodes from Series 1 are: 'Date', 'Teacher', 'Job', 'Holiday', 'Excuse' and 'Dog'. The episodes from Series 2 are: 'The New Me', 'Before I Die', 'Let's Do It', 'A New Low', 'Just Act Normal' and 'The Perfect Christmas'. The episodes from Series 3 are: 'It Was Panning', 'What a Surprise', 'The Dinner Party', 'Je Regret Nothing', 'Three Little Words' and 'A Brief Encounter'. The episodes from the Finale are: I Do, But To Who? and The Final Curtain. Special Features Series 1: Behind the Scenes, The Set Tour with Miranda, Introducing the Cast, Out Takes Series 2: Miranda Hart interviewing cast, friends and family - original BBC red button material including interviews with Sally Phillips, Frank Skinner and Miranda's real-life Mum. Series 3: Behind the Scenes

• Miranda - The Finale | DVD | (26/01/2015) from £9.62   |  Saving you £3.37 (35.03%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play.  For one last time, enjoy Miranda Hart’s farcical, laugh out loud BBC sitcom; a place where the nation has embraced a woman who simply just wants to fit in. It begins where Series 3 left off, with the unlucky-in-love shop owner having received two proposals of marriage - one from dreamboat chef Gary and the other from new boyfriend Mike. Who will she choose, if anyone? And if she does make a decision, could she actually cope with the pressures of being a wife? Miranda is joined by, her eccentric mother Penny (Patricia Hodge), her boarding school frienemy Tilly (Sally Phillips), her long term crush Gary (Tom Ellis), nice-but-sensible Mike (Bo Paraj) and of course, her best friend Stevie (Sarah Hadland). Episode 1 - ‘I Do, But To Who?’ Episode 2 - ‘The Final Curtain’

• All Creatures Great & Small: Series 4 | DVD | (11/12/2023) from £19.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  It is Spring 1940 and change is on the horizon for everyone in Skeldale House. James and Helen wonder when the right time might be to start a family, not knowing whether or not James will be called up to serve in the RAF. Tristan's absence is felt by all, but no one more than Siegfried who attempts to hold the growing household, and himself, together as he braves this new world. Mrs Hall and Helen's friendship blossoms as they look to the future and new trainee veterinary student Richard Carmody arrives, causing complications in the house. Also features the Christmas Special Merry Bloody Christmas.

• Before You Go | DVD | (21/04/2003) from £5.72   |  Saving you £14.27 (249.48%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Julie Walters, Joanne Whalley and Victoria Hamilton star as three sisters coming to terms with their mother's death in this adaptation of the stageplay "The Memory of Water."

• All Creatures Great & Small: Series 1-4 | DVD | (11/12/2023) from £63.45   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Fresh out of Glasgow Veterinary College, James Herriot (Nicholas Ralph) follows his dream to become a vet in the magnificent Yorkshire Dales. He soon discovers that treating the animals is as much about treating their owners, and the Dales farmers are a tough crowd to please. Settling in at Skeldale House, James gets to know his newly formed dysfunctional family; his chaotic and erratic boss Siegfried Farnon (Samuel West), his wayward brother Tristan (Callum Woodhouse) and the shrewd housekeeper Mrs. Hall (Anna Madeley) who is endlessly steering the ship. As local farmer's daughter Helen Alderson (Rachel Shenton) wins James's heart he soon finds himself falling in love with more than just the Dales. As Helen and James navigate their feelings for one another, a trip back to Glasgow in Series Two presents a dilemma which leaves James having to decide whether to follow his head or his heart. Series Three brings with it big changes as James enters a new stage of his life, both with Helen and with the practice. With the war in full swing in Series Four, James and Helen wonder when the right time might be to start a family and Tristan's absence is felt by everyone, especially Siegfried. This Series One to Four boxset also features the Christmas Specials The Night Before Christmas, The Perfect Christmas and Merry Bloody Christmas.

• The Naked Civil Servant | DVD | (05/06/2017) from £6.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  The BAFTA-winning adaptation of Quentin Crisp's best-selling autobiography, The Naked Civil Servant features an arguably career-best performance by John Hurt as Crisp a flamboyant homosexual trying to live an openly gay lifestyle in the intolerant pre-war years. Funny, tragic and, at times, heart-warming, this unflinching story of an unconventional man is strongly directed by the multi-award-winning Jack Gold. It is featured here in a brand-new restoration from original film elements, in its original full-screen aspect ratio. SPECIAL FEATURES: Commentary with John Hurt, director Jack Gold and executive producer Verity Lambert Seven Men: Quentin Crisp a Granada profile from 1971 Mavis Catches Up with Quentin Crisp an interview from 1989 Image gallery Philip Mackie's original script [PDF]

• The Naked Civil Servant | Blu Ray | (05/06/2017) from £15.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  The BAFTA-winning adaptation of Quentin Crisp's best-selling autobiography, The Naked Civil Servant features an arguably career-best performance by John Hurt as Crisp a flamboyant homosexual trying to live an openly gay lifestyle in the intolerant pre-war years. Funny, tragic and, at times, heart-warming, this unflinching story of an unconventional man is strongly directed by the multi-award winning Jack Gold. It is featured here in a brand-new High Definition restoration from original film elements, in its original fullscreen aspect ratio. SPECIAL FEATURES: Feature version [HD - Blu-ray exclusive]: in full widescreen with the ad-breaks removed Commentary with John Hurt, director Jack Gold and executive producer Verity Lambert Seven Men: Quentin Crisp a Granada profile from 1971 Mavis Catches Up with Quentin Crisp: an interview from 1989 Image gallery Philip Mackie's original script (PDF)

• Edward And Mrs Simpson | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £7.99   |  Saving you £12.00 (150.19%)   |  RRP £19.99

  He abandoned crown and country for the woman he loved. Everything that is known about Edward VIII is almost totally eclipsed by the world-shattering act which brought his short reign to a close in 1936. To many it seemed a selfish and irresponsible abandonment of duty. To others it was the supreme sacrifice of a man who put love above all things. Based on the definitive biography by Frances Donaldson Edward and Mrs Simpson focuses on the riveting truth behind the sensational headline

• Miranda - Series 1-3 | DVD | (04/11/2013) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £39.99

  Join Miranda and friends in all three series of her laugh out loud sitcom. Muddle through her chaotic life as she falls in and out of some utterly hilarious and cringe-worthy moments! Meet her oldest and dearest friend Stevie (Sarah Hadland) who gets through her working day by quoting Heather Small. Her eccentric mother Penny (Patricia Hodge) who never seems to quite help the situation other than seeing most events as “such fun!” There’s frienemy Tilly (Sally Phillips) who’s constantly trying to set Miranda up with inappropriate men sadly none of them being Miranda’s long-term crush Gary (Tom Ellis) but there’s always hope and anyways…there may even be some celebrity appearances that could make her forget all about Gary!

• Jemima Shore Investigates - The Complete Series | DVD | (09/05/2011) from £34.92   |  Saving you £-4.93 (N/A%)   |  RRP £29.99

  Patricia Hodge stars as the investigative journalist TV presenter writer and amateur sleuth first encountered in the famously chilling Armchair Thriller strand Quiet as a Nun. This enormously popular series - based on the novels by Antonia Fraser - also features appearances by Tom Baker Don Henderson Bill Nighy Brian Cox and Lysette Anthony. Poised determined and possessed of a sharp intellect and a keen eye Jemima presents Megalith Television's Jemima Shore Investigates. But in her spare time she uses her connections to pursue her own investigations - and her relentlessly inquiring mind uncovers crime and intrigue of every sort particularly within the rarefied world of the wealthy and the privileged...

• Miranda - Series 1-2 box set | DVD | (07/11/2011) from £6.62   |  Saving you £23.37 (353.02%)   |  RRP £29.99

  Britain's Queen of comedy Miranda Hart in Her Brilliant TV Series.Miranda Hart's farcical, affectionate, laugh out loud sitcom introduces us to a woman desperate to fit in, and lead a normal life, while falling, often quite literally, flat on her face!Join Miranda, her eccentric mother Penny (Patricia Hodge), her boarding school frienemy Tilly (Sally Phillips), her long-term crush Gary (Tom Ellis), her old friend Stevie (Sarah Hadland) and her father (Tom Conti) for this fantastic show.

• Hotel Du Lac | DVD | (26/05/2003) from £12.81   |  Saving you £3.18 (24.82%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Hotel du Lac is an impeccably produced BBC television adaptation of Anita Brookner's Booker Prize-winning novel. Middle-aged writer Edith Hope has fled London and romantic disappointment to find sanctuary at a luxury hotel on a Swiss Lake, but finding no escape from her loneliness must eventually face her past. Edith is played with compassion by Anna Massey, her intellect and wit acting as a defence against her own failings, and support comes from a superb cast including Denholm Elliott, Googie Withers, Julia McKenzie, Patricia Hodge, Irene Handl and Barry Foster. Brookner's apparently slight but multi-layered tale is skilfully crafted by writer Christopher Hampton, who has with such films as Dangerous Liaisons (1988) and The Quiet American (2002) become a master of literary adaptation. Giles Foster's direction focuses on bringing the best from his cast, rather than attempting any sort of cinematic sweep, and Carl Davis' eloquent theme music makes the introspection all the more touching. Ultimately, though, it is Anna Massey's insightful central performance which makes Hotel du Lac such a memorable slice of television. On the DVD: Hotel du Lac is presented in the original TV broadcast 4:3 ratio with a very poor, extremely grainy and soft picture. The sound is reasonable mono, clear and free from distortion though lacking in dynamic range. The only extra, though one well worth having, is a serious and highly informative commentary from Giles, Hampton and producer Sue Birtwistle. --Gary S Dalkin

• Miranda - Series 3 | DVD | (04/11/2013) from £8.07   |  Saving you £11.92 (147.71%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Miranda is back for a third series and it's the best yet. It's impossible not to fall head of heels in hysterics with this multi-award winning hit sitcom. Love is very much in the air for Miranda. Will she cope seeing her one true love Gary (Tom Ellis) with a girlfriend? Can she sustain the relationship with her new boyfriend Mike? Will she impress Mike's father (Tim Piggot-Smith) with her first attempt at a dinner party whilst her already embarrassing mother (Patricia Hodge) arrives drunk? Can her best friend Stevie (Sarah Hadland) handle Miranda's distraction from their friendship? Who will Miranda end up with? And how come she managed to kiss Gary Barlow? All will become clear in this fantastic Series 3 of the TV ratings smash that is Miranda.

• Rumpole Of The Bailey - The Entire First Series | DVD | (09/09/2002) from £5.93   |  Saving you £19.06 (321.42%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Eccentric defence lawyer Horace Rumpole (Leo McKern) is the scourge of the courtroom. However at home he is hen pecked by his wife (she who must be obeyed). This double DVD contains the entire first series of John Mortimer's popular Rumpole Of The Bailey including the first ever episode 'Rumpole and the Younger Generation'. Rumpole's initial case sees him called upon to defend the teenage son of a notorious criminal family with whom he is familiar. Rumpole knows that whilst the boy is innocent on this occasion he is destined for a life of crime...

• Miranda: Complete BBC Series 1 | DVD | (15/11/2010) from £5.04   |  Saving you £14.95 (296.63%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Miranda is desperate to fit in but her public school background makes her a bit of a misfit especially compared to childhood rival Tilly (Sally Phillips) and the rest of 'the girls' (not least because she's a foot taller than them all). She can't seem to quite grasp how to behave socially and constantly fails to avoid embarrassing situations especially around men specifically Gary (Tom Ellis) her old friend from Uni. A constant disappointment to her mother Penny (Patricia Hodge) and lacking any real capacity or interest for business Miranda employs her childhood friend Stevie (Sarah Hadland) to manage her joke shop within which Miranda is at her happiest playing with anything from Pirate Hats to fart machines. It doesn't matter what Miranda attempts in life - be it dating trying to cancel her gym membership or simply dealing with her overbearing mother - she always seems to fall flat quite literally and is incapable of leaving a room without knocking something over.

• The Shell Seekers | DVD | (24/02/2003) from £8.93   |  Saving you £-2.94 (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Penelope Keeling is reaching her early seventies and has suffered a mild heart attack. She decides it is time to reflect on her life and to mend the troubled relationships she has with her three children. But she has not counted on the revealing power of her beloved painting 'The Shell Seekers'. When her children discover that the family portrait is a valuable commodity Penelope begins to see a new and ugly side to their personalities. Do they really care about her? Or are they too wrapped up in themselves? Penelope is forced to make some difficult decisions about what is important to her and what is best for her children.

• Miranda: Christmas Specials | DVD | (24/11/2014) from £6.99   |  Saving you £3.00 (42.92%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Join Miranda and her friends in these two brilliant Christmas episodes of the smash hit show for some festive frolicks. The Perfect Christmas (2010) - Miranda is craving a relaxing and fun time without her parents. It Was Panning (2012) - Penny threatens to cancel Miranda's Christmas if she does not sort her life out.

• Inspector Morse - Series 3 | DVD | (21/02/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  This box set features the entire third series of the classic British Television drama Inspector Morse. Episodes comprise: 1. The Ghost In The Machine: Valuable erotic paintings are stolen from the stately home of Lord Hanbury and his disappearance is soon investigated by Morse... 2. The Last Enemy: A body is found in the canal and the only clue to its identity points to a connection with one of the Oxford colleges. When Morse discovers that intense riva

• The Naked Civil Servant | DVD | (11/03/2002) from £4.98   |  Saving you £11.01 (221.08%)   |  RRP £15.99

  The Award Winning film autobiography of the English eccentric Quentin Crisp. The film traces Crisp's life from the early 1930's telling of his blatent exhibitionism as an outrageously effeminate homosexual. John Hurt's unforgettable performance won him a BAFTA for Best Actor while director Jack Gold won the Academy's highest commendation The Desmond Davies Award for outstanding creative contribution to television.

• Just Ask For Diamond | DVD | (04/02/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £3.99