Comedy

• Billy Elliot/ Steel Magnolias/Erin Brockovich | DVD | (02/10/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Billy Elliot: Inside every one of us is a special talent waiting to come out. The trick is finding it. Starring Julie Walters and newcomer Jamie Bell the film (based on a real-life story) follows the progress of little Billy Elliot a motherless 11 year-old from a poor Durham pit village. When young Billy chooses ballet classes over boxing lessons his life is changed forever. He decides to keep the lessons secret from his father a coal miner but when his ballet instructor persuades him to try out for the Royal Ballet School in London Billy must make the choice between family responsibilities and his dreams... Billy Elliot received plenty of recognition at the Academy Awards picking up nominations for Best Supporting Actress Best Director and Best Screenplay. (Dir. Stephen Daldry 2000) Steel Magnolia's: A beautiful bittersweet comedy set in deep south Louisiana 'Steel Magnolias' unites talents of America's finest actresses as six very special friends bonded together by mutual triumphs and tragedies. Despite their differences beautiful Shelby (Julia Roberts) her strong-willed mother M'Lynn (Sally Field) beauty parlour owner Truvy (Dolly Parton) elegant wealthy widow Clairee (Olympia Dukakis) sharp tongued Ouiser (Shirley MacLaine) and mousey newcomer Anelle (Daryl Hannah) enjoy a friendship that spans the boundaries of age and status. Sharing each other's strength and loyalty they face their greatest fears and highest hopes with dry wit and a self-deprecating style... (Dir. Herbert Ross 1989) Erin Brockovich: She brought a small town to its feet and a huge corporation to its knees. A research assistant (Roberts) helps an attorney (Finney) in a lawsuit against a large utility company blamed for causing an outbreak of cancer and other illnesses in a small community. (Dir. Steven Soderbergh 2000)

• Alan Davies - Urban Trauma | DVD | (20/11/2000) from £4.99   |  Saving you £11.00 (220.44%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Filmed live at the Duchess Theatre in London.

• Shallow Hal | Blu Ray | (27/05/2013) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  After a succession of hugely successfully movies of a lower brow nature, Shallow Hal finds the Farrelly Brothers attempting a slightly more thoughtful film, albeit still tied up in their trademark toilet humour. It's an approach that is not unproblematic but not unsuccessful either, resulting in a film that engages the emotions in a manner that the likes of Dumb and Dumber, Kingpin and There's Something About Mary never suggested possible. Jack Black is the Hal of the title, a man whose less than commendable attitude to women is suddenly altered by the rather credibility-stretching plot device of a chance meeting with a hypnotist. Henceforth Hal is only capable of seeing the beauty within, a development that allows for much humour at the expense of the less fortunate in the name of some sort of social comment. From it all, however, emerges a quite touching love story with Paltrow's character Rosemary and proof that the Farrellys do have something of a sensitive side--no matter how deep it may be buried. The ending may be woefully predictable, but such is the deftness of touch with which the story is told, that it is still the one we are all rooting for. This is a sickly sweet film in the truest terms. On the DVD: Shallow Hal comes with a plethora of extras on disc, including a series of mini-documentaries and TV specials, all of which plug the film but offer very little insight. That does come, however, from the handily subtitled directors' commentary, which demonstrates clearly the clash of cultures occurring in the movie. As well as commenting on the physical appearance of every female cast member who passes before the camera, the brothers also pay touching tribute to a colleague who passed away during the shoot and seem to know the name of every single extra and crew member who worked on the project, surely a rarity in these days of big budgets and faceless studios. There is also a large selection of deleted scenes, also with added commentary, a perfunctory music video from Shelby Lynne and a documentary on some of the technical aspects of the film. --Phil Udell

• Romantic Comedy Box Set 2011 | DVD | (24/01/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £29.99

  Titles Comprise: Bridget Jones's Diary: Bridget Jones (Renee Zellweger) is a pretty and neurotic thirtysomething singleton (in her vernacular) who vows to take control of her life after being humiliated by handsome standoffish barrister Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) at her parents' New Year's party. Determined to lose weight and cut back on vices like wine cigarettes and workaholic-alcoholic-misogynistic men Bridget begins a diary to chart her progress. Unfortunately the P.R. executive hits a snag when her boss gorgeous cad Daniel (Hugh Grant) instigates a sexy e-mail flirtation. Despite her tendency to bungle book launch parties and any situation involving the ever-disapproving Mark Darcy Bridget's winning combination of charm vulnerability and wit intrigues not only the seductively dangerous Daniel but also the arrogant barrister. Bridget Jones - The Edge Of Reason: Having finally found the perfect man in gorgeous lawyer Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) 30-something ex-singleton Bridget Jones (Rene Zellweger) is now faced with the even bigger challenge of... keeping him! When her self-doubts return and her womanising ex-lover Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant) reappears uninvited Bridget gets entangled in a comic mix of bad advice miscommunications and total disasters that could only happen to her. From embarrassing situations to romantic misunderstanding Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason will have you crying with laughter. A feel good movie to watch again and again. Love Actually: The story of a group of people who find themselves surrounded by love... There's the new Prime Minister who falls for his personal assistant the Prime Minister's sister Karan who realises that her husband is attracted to his secretary. Author Jamie who flees England to escape his unfaithful girlfriend and then falls for his housekeeper. Movie stand-ins John and Judy who become attracted to each other on the film set. Recently widowed Daniel who helps his stepson who is smitten with one of his class-mates and Billy Mack an ageing rock star who discovers that love can be found in the most unlikely of places... Notting Hill: William Thacker (Hugh Grant) is the owner of a bookshop in the heart of Notting Hill in London. One day by a one-in-a-million chance the worlds most famous actress Anna Scott (Julia Roberts) comes into his shop. He watches in amazement as she leaves and he thinks he'll never see her again. But fate intervenes - and minutes later William collides with Anna on Portobello Road. So begins a tale of romance and adventure in London W11. With a little help from his chaotic flatmate Spike (Rhys Ifans) and his friends Max and Bella (Tim McInnerny and Gina McKee) William seeks the face he can't forget...

• Man About The House - Series 1 | DVD | (08/04/2013) from £7.98   |  Saving you £7.00 (116.86%)   |  RRP £12.99

  One of Thames TV's most successful sitcoms about the ups and downs of mixed flat-sharing. Three's A Crowd: Chrissy and Jo throw a farewell party for their flatmate who's getting engaged and moving out. Next morining they find Robin asleep in their bath. They're looking for a new flatmate and Robin is looking for somewhere to live so the girls ask Robin to stay. All they have to do then is to talk the Ropers into agreeing to the new arrangement... And Mother Makes Four:

• Monty Python Movies Box Set | DVD | (10/04/2017) from £29.99   |  Saving you £-14.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Monty Python goes to the movies in this DVD boxset packed with three of their classic cinematic adventures. Enjoy ˜And Now For Something Completely Different', ˜Monty Python and the Holy Grail' and ˜Life of Brian'. And Now For Something Completely Different Monty Python's Flying Circus is regarded as a milestone In British Comedy, This, their first feature film, is an anthology of the funniest sketches from the legendary BBC television series. Pick one of your favourites from among many, including the famous Say No More, Nudge, Nudge sequence, the Hell's Grannies and The Dead Parrot. Monty Python and the Holy Grail After a chance meeting with a rather irate God, King Arthur and his Knights of The Round Table are set the sacred task of retrieving the all powerful Holy Grail. On their long quest they encounter a number of terrifying hazards the taunts of the abusive French Knight, disgruntled peasants, the Knights who say ˜Ni' and the deadly rabbit with the big pointy teeth. (Double Disc Set) Life of Brian The Pythons deliver a scathing, anarchic satire of both religion and Hollywood's depiction of all things biblical with their third film. The setting is Judea 33 A.D., a time of poverty and chaos, with no shortage of messiahs, followers willing to believe in them, and exasperated Romans trying to impose some order. (Double Disc Set)

• Police Academy 7 (DVD) | DVD | (30/04/2007) from £6.96   |  Saving you £4.02 (101.26%)   |  RRP £7.99

  For the seventh film the Police Academy squad goes global. Alan Metter (Back to School) directs on location in Moscow and a welcome ensemble again puts on department blues for new comedy antics. Addled Cmdt. Lassard (George Gaynes) motor-mouth Jones (Michael Winslow) gun fanatic Tackleberry (David Graf) curvaceous Callahan (Leslie Easterbrook) and human steam vent Harris (G.W. Bailey) join forces with Moscow's Chief of Police (Christopher Lee) and an icy-as-a-tundra translator (Claire Forlani). They take on the Godfather of the Russian mob (Ron Perlman) whose computer program plays like a video game but can actually steal money and goods planetwide without a trace. Prepare to kick some buttski!

• The Maggie (Ealing) *Digitally Restored | Blu Ray | (24/08/2015) from £11.99   |  Saving you £11.00 (91.74%)   |  RRP £22.99

  Ealing Studios comedy set in the Scottish isles. Hollywood's Paul Douglas plays Marshall, an American businessman who becomes involved with The Maggie, a rundown old shipping vessel captained by the taciturn skipper (Alex Mackenzie), when he is trying to find a way to convey his luggage to a remote island. It doesn't take Marshall long to realise that the skipper and his crew have pulled a fast one on him - but what can he do to stop them?

• John Bishop Supersonic Live at the Royal Albert Hall | Blu Ray | (16/11/2015) from £10.49   |  Saving you £12.50 (119.16%)   |  RRP £22.99

  John Bishop's back! After taking time out to write his autobiography, John limbered up again for his third sell-out national Arena tour, ending with a special one-off show at London's iconic Royal Albert Hall. This latest comedy caper by the immensely talented John Bishop was described as the funniest two hours you'll have anywhere, anytime soon by The Daily Mirror. So grab your copy, sit back and prepare for maximum comedy! Extras: A JOKE TOO FAR OUTTAKES FAN TWITTER Q & A

• New Year's Eve | Blu Ray | (03/12/2012) from £11.98   |  Saving you £13.01 (52.10%)   |  RRP £24.99

  “New Year’s Eve” celebrates love, hope, forgiveness, second chances and fresh starts, with intertwining stories told amidst the pulse and promise of New York City on the most dazzling night of the year. Extras The Magic of Times Square New Year's Eve Secrets of the Stars Jon Bon Jovi and Lea Michele Rock New Year's Eve Deleted Scenes with Garry Marshall Gag Reel

• The Ice Harvest | DVD | (23/10/2006) from £9.97   |  Saving you £3.02 (30.29%)   |  RRP £12.99

  John Cusack stars in this festive comedy set in an icebound Wichita, Kansas.

• Def Comedy Jam - Box Set 2 - Volumes 7 To 13 | DVD | (01/11/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £59.99

  Too explosive for regular TV 'Def Comedy Jam' features today's hottest comedians at their wildest and funniest. This box set contains volumes 7 all the way through to 13!

• Not Going Out - Series 1 - Complete | DVD | (22/10/2007) from £4.90   |  Saving you £15.09 (307.96%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Meet two flatmates Lee (Lee Mack) and Kate (Megan Dodds) who have a problem. Their easy-going comfortable friendship is steadily moving into uncharted waters - a situation complicated by the fact that Lee's best mate Tim (Tim Vine) is Kate's ex-boyfriend. Unburdened by ambition or drive Lee drifts from one ill-advised job to another living off the goodwill and generosity of his landlady Kate a clean living Californian. Kate is determined to push Lee into making something of his life - whilst also trying to coax him into eating some of her disgustingly-healthy homemade food. Meanwhile uptight accountant Tim struggles to get over his break-up with Kate and cope with her rapidly blossoming friendship with Lee.... Not Going Out is a brand new BBC One sitcom co-written by BAFTA winning comic Lee Mack and writer/broadcaster Andrew Collins.

• American Pie - Unforgettable Range - Limited Edition Steelbook Blu-ray | Blu Ray | (24/11/2014) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  The first piece of 'Pie' brings together all the ingredients for a great disc. Featuring commentary by Director, Writer and Cast, deleted scenes and a Weitz brothers interview. American Pie takes a hysterical look at the goal of Jim, Ox, Kevin and Finch, four "unlucky in love" high school friends who make the ultimate pact: lose their virginity by prom night. As they try and manipulate their way into the... hearts of some of their classmates, their plans often backfire with hilarity. Sit back and follow the raging hormones of the boys and their girls as they gear up for the most important night of their lives... the prom?

• Green Wing - Series 1 & 2 | DVD | (02/10/2006) from £48.00   |  Saving you £-3.01 (N/A%)   |  RRP £44.99

  An off-beat comedy set in a hospital Green Wing throws in a bit of soap opera and a dose of the sketch-show to create something unique and absolutely hilarious! Created by the team behind Smack the Pony the series features some of the finest comedy cats to adorn our screens in quite some time. Be prepared for one of the most surreal journeys you're ever likely to take as you dive into the anarchic world of Green Wing Hospital! Featuring all the episodes from series 1 and 2!

• Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain | Blu Ray | (25/03/2024) from £9.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  In PLEASE DON'T DESTROY: THE TREASURE OF FOGGY MOUNTAIN, John Goodman narrates the adventure of Ben, Martin, and John, three childhood friends turned deadbeat co-workers, who fend off hairless bears, desperate park rangers and a hypocritical cult leader in the hopes of finding a priceless treasure, only to discover that finding the treasure is the easiest part of their journey. Oh, and Conan O'Brien plays Ben's dad in it. Produced by Judd Apatow (Superbad) and Jimmy Miller (Bad Teacher), and stars Martin Herlihy, John Higgins, and Ben Marshall - aka the Please Don't Destroy guys, and directed by Paul Briganti (Saturday Night Live)

• Jackass - Vol. 1 | DVD | (23/01/2006) from £7.37   |  Saving you £8.62 (116.96%)   |  RRP £15.99

  For better or worse MTV funded a bumbling cast of idiots to play with poo and dress in a variety of men's undergarments. Never before has arrested development looked so much fun as the cast of Jackass make it. From stapling Jackass on their rear end to mounting magazine stands in gorilla costumes Johnny Knoxville and the rest of the gang show us what it takes be a Jackass! With over 50 unreleased segments this will be the first time these outrageous skits from the ground-breaking

• Baby Mama | DVD | (16/03/2009) from £3.59   |  Saving you £16.40 (456.83%)   |  RRP £19.99

  In a comedy that brings together some of today's sharpest talent, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler team with writer/director Michael McCullers to tell the story of two women, one apartment and the nine months that will change their lives forever.

• Beverly Hills Cop 2 | DVD | (13/05/2002) from £8.04   |  Saving you £10.94 (216.63%)   |  RRP £15.99

  When Axel Foley's friend Beverly Hills Police Captain Bogomil is gunned down he heads back to Beverly Hills. His investigation into the shooting leads to a ruthless ring of armed robbers...

• Dapper Laughs Live: The Res-Erection | DVD | (16/11/2015) from £4.49   |  Saving you £10.50 (70.00%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Dapper Laughs is back! Britain’s most popular internet comedy sensation is back and causing more trouble than ever. Despite continued vilification by the media his profile and fan-base have continued to grow and now he’s back nothing is going to bring this star down! DAPPER LAUGHS THE RES’ERECTION LIVE is the sold out stand-up live show and the official come-back event!