Comedy

• State Of The Union/Rooster Cogburn | DVD | (26/12/2006) from £9.49   |  Saving you £3.50 (36.88%)   |  RRP £12.99

  State Of The Union (Dir. Frank Capra 1948): At the urging of a power-mad female newspaper publisher self-made millionaire Grant Matthews goes after the Republican presidential nomination. In order to enhance his image he convinces his estranged wife to return to him so they can provide a united front to the voting public. But as the campaign goes along the liberal candidate becomes increasingly disillusioned with the political process. Based on the hit Broadway play by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. Rooster Cogburn (Dir. Staurt Millerm 1975): Two of the most popular stars in screen history are brought together for the first time in the follow up to True Grit. The film returns John Wayne to the role of the rapscallion eye patched whiskey guzzling Deputy Marshall that won him an Academy Award. Katharine Hepburn is prim Eula Goodnight a Bible thumping missionary who teams up with the gun fighter to avenge the death of her father. While in pursuit of the outlaws a warm rapport develops between the rough n' tumble lawman and the flirty reverend's daughter.

• Peter Cook - A Posthumerous Tribute | DVD | (17/03/2003) from £9.88   |  Saving you £2.11 (21.36%)   |  RRP £11.99

  *Tracklisting: Sketches Introduction Sir David Frost Terry Jones & Michael Palin - 'How Do You Do It? Griff Rhys Jones David Baddiel Jon Culshaw Sir David Frost Jimmy Carr 'Stake Your Claim' Griff Rhys Jones Adrian Edmondson & Rik Mayall Josie Lawrence - 'Spotty Muldoon' Sir David Frost Greg Proops Griff Rhys Jones Michael Palin Clive Anderson & Griff Rhys Jones Sir David Frost Dom Joly & Angus Deayton Michael Palin - 'Memories of Peter' Goodbye *DVD Extra ske

• Owd Bob | DVD | (16/05/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Starring some of Britain's best-loved actors (and some brilliant canine performers) Owd Bob is a delightful tale of love and rivalry on the Cumbrian hills. When farmer David Moore (John Loder) settles in Cumbria he receives a warm welcome from all his neighbours but one; Adam McAdam (Will Fyffe) is a cantankerous old grump. David wants to make peace especially when he falls in love with McAdam's daughter Jeannie (Margaret Lockwood) but the old man has other things on his mind. McAdam's pride and joy his dog Black Wull has been accused of killing sheep not that McAdam cares: he's only bothered about winning the sheepdog trials he's won for two years running. But David has also entered the competition. What's more his dog Owd Bob is strongly favoured...

• Dick Van Dyke Silver Screen Collection | DVD | (14/07/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £2.99

  Six classic episodes from the second series of The Dick Van Dyke Show starring Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore as husband and wife Rob and Laura Petrie. Created and produced by Carl Reiner (later the mentor of Steve Martin) The Dick Van Dyke Show proved a masterpiece of comedy programming establishing both lead characters in the minds of the viewing public. Episodes Comprise: 1. Never Name A Duck 2. Bank Book 6565696 3. Hustling The Hustler 4. The Night The Roof Fell In 5. A Man's Teeth Are Never His Own 6. Give Me Your Walls!

• Bed And Breakfast | DVD | (16/10/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Caroline and Bertrand are both dissatisfied by the stress the traffic congestion and their hellish work schedules. They leave Paris for Provence where they have acquired l'Apurimac a tourist lodging in a picturesque village. But reality catches up with them quickly because the rustic establishment requires a lot of time and effort. Not only that there is unexpected competition from Rainbow Lodge which caters to gay customers. Nevertheless Caroline decides to transform l'Apurimac into a chic and trendy bed and breakfast. She also gets involved with the organization of the village's medieval festivals which gives her back a lot of the stress she was trying to get away from in the first place. On the other hand Bertrand adapts perfectly to the fresh air and relaxed atmosphere of the countryside.

• Minder - Series 3 - Part 3 Of 4 | DVD | (11/02/2002) from £10.69   |  Saving you £5.30 (33.10%)   |  RRP £15.99

  The Birdman Of Wormwood Scrubs ""I've just done fourteen years. I tried to escape three times. I was in solitary for years... they never broke me. Ernie Dodds is back and there's a few old scores to be settled."" Terry and Arthur have to mind Ernie when he comes out of jail. Guest Stars: Rula Lenska Maurice Denham and Max Wall. The Son Also Rises Reluctantly Terry has to do the ""school run"" when property developer Standen's son is threatened. Guest Stars: Alfie Bass a

• College Swing | DVD | (09/05/2016) from £5.98   |  Saving you £10.00 (334.45%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Gracie Allen and her kooky cronies turn a staid small-town college into an all-singin', all dancin', jumpin' jitterbuggin' joint in this fabulous all-star, old-school musical! College Swing opens in 1738, as Gracie Alden (Gracie Allen) fails for the ninth time to graduate from the college her illustrious grandfather founded. In his will he leaves the whole kit and caboodle to the first female Alden to graduate within 200 years. And now in 1938, with the deadline approaching, another Gracie Alden (played by guess who!) is determined to pass muster, by hook or by crook. She does so by invading the college with a bunch of her vintage vaudevillian cronies, including fast-talking sidekick Bob Hope. Immediately the sober halls of academe are transformed into an all-singin', all dancin', jumping jitterbugging joint! Misogynist Professor Hubert Dash (Edward Everett Horton) and his secretary George Jones, played by George Burns, are mortified. They're determined to stop the college they love being ruined by this bunch of halfwits! College Swing is pure, unadulterated, irresistibly gleeful, all-star musical tomfoolery of a sort they just don't (and can't) make anymore!

• The Very Best of Love Thy Neighbour | DVD | (20/11/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  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.

• Peep Show | DVD | (01/05/2006) from £5.94   |  Saving you £14.05 (70.30%)   |  RRP £19.99

  "Peep Show" features Mark and Jeremy, two flat-mates living in south London who have nothing in common - except for the fact that their lives are anything but normal. Mayhem ensues as the pair strive to cope with day-to-day life.

• Grimsby | Blu Ray | (04/07/2016) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Mark Strong and Sacha Baron Cohen star in this British comedy directed by Louis Leterrier. When two inseparable brothers are adopted by two different families, their lives quickly fork off in opposite directions. Sebastian (Strong) works his way up in the British government agency MI6 to become their most revered assassin and Nobby (Baron Cohen) meets the love of his life (Rebel Wilson), has nine children and spends his days shouting abuse at football fans in Grimsby. After spending 28 years looking for his brother, Nobby finally locates Sebastian in London and travels down to surprise him. Sebastian, however, is on an assignment and Nobby's bombshell revelation startles him causing him to shoot and kill the wrong target. Forced to go on the run, Sebastian and Nobby set off across the capital trying to lose their pursuers while Nobby tries to make amends with his long-lost sibling. The all-star cast also includes Isla Fisher, Penélope Cruz and David Harewood.

• 3 Times A Charm | DVD | (27/05/2013) from £4.98   |  Saving you £8.01 (160.84%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Emma Neuman, a studious, straight-A student, has a problem. She has always done the right thing until her major crush, who happens to be the most popular guy in school, asks her to help him cheat on the history final in order to save his football scholarship. After helping a homeless woman, Emma is given a magical necklace which gives her three chances to see the consequences of her decisions. She has three charms and three chances!

• Garage Days | DVD | (06/09/2004) from £4.98   |  Saving you £11.01 (221.08%)   |  RRP £15.99

  A coming-of-age comedy about a young Sydney band trying to get a foothold in the competitive world of rock n' roll.

• The Best Of The Blues Brothers | DVD | (26/06/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £11.99

  Tom Davis and Dan Ackroyd host a Blues Brothers retrospective that tells the whole truth about the legendary bands early and righteous ways. The Blues Brothers were an unforgettable part of Saturday Night Lives golden era making their musical debut in bees costumes singing ""Im a King Bee"" and becoming an overnight sensation. Tracklisting 1.I'm A King Bee 2.I've Got Everything I Need 3.Can't Turn You Loose 4.B-Movie Boxcar Blues 5.Soul Man 6.Messin' With The Kid 7.Groove Me

• Dara O'briain Talks Funny - Live in London (+ Bonus DVD] | DVD | (17/11/2008) from £7.06   |  Saving you £12.93 (64.70%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Dara O Briain Talks Funny: Live in London is the culmination of Dara's massive 2008 sell out tour of the UK and Ireland. Recorded at the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo before 3,300 fans, this is Dara at his best, mixing top draw material with lightning fast improvisation to give his audience yet another hilarious night to remember.Over 80 minutes of exclusive extras! Including:Live in Dublin! A recording of Dara's show at Dublin's Vicar Street theatre.Plus! David Mitchell (Peep Show) joins Dara for another exciting In-vision Commentary and Drinking Game. Also includes world's shortest extra - On joke long!

• Charlie Chaplin Marathon - The Rink, The Immigrant, Tillie's Punctured Romance, The Vagabond | DVD | (01/11/1999) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  “The Rink”: Chaplin plays a waiter who spends his time at the skating rink where his skill and grace lead to possible romance and unfortunate mishaps. “The Immigrant”: En-route by boat immigrant Chaplin tries to make the best of the rough seas. He befriends a woman and appoints himself her protector. “Tillie’s Punctured Romance”: This is the first feature-length comedy ever made and features Chaplin as a con artist who talks Marie Dressler an innocent lass into taking her dad’s savings and running off to the city with him. “The Vagabond”: This is the story of The Little Tramp a pathetic fiddler that makes a scanty living and rescues damsels in distress. One of the first films directed by Charlie Chaplin.

• No Entry | DVD | (10/10/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £7.99

  No Entry opens its doors to reveal the lives of three men: Kishen 'the married man'; Sunny 'the bachelor'; and Prem 'the married bachelor'. While the faithful Kishen has a wife suspicious of his behaviour playboy Prem has a wife who couldn't trust him more. And then there's Shekhar's bride-to-be Sanjana who happens to be both distrustful and easy-going in equal measures. Trouble begins when Prem makes Kishen drink the forbidden fruit that he so enjoys. This forbidd

• Screwed | DVD | (02/04/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Screwedwas another nail in the coffin of former Saturday Night Livewisecracker Norm MacDonald, following his dismal previous film, Dirty Work. However, while Screwedisn't particularly funny (the jokes about dentures, dog poop and dead bodies are pretty much as old as the hills), the plot exerts a perverse interest; for most of the film, it's genuinely unpredictable. MacDonald plays Willard, the butler-chauffer, all-purpose flunky of Mrs. Crock, the wealthy, penny-pinching owner of a pastry company. Fed up with her abuse, Willard and his friend Rusty (David Chappelle from Blue Streak and 200 Cigarettes) conspire to kidnap her dog Muffin. But Muffin escapes and returns home; the ransom note is assumed to be for Willard himself. Rusty and Willard run with the idea, sending in a videotape of himself being held prisoner. When a detective starts getting a little too close, they panic and decide to fake Willard's death. Okay, none of it makes much sense, but in a world of ridiculously formulaic films which slavishly follow every screenwriting cliché Screwed seems like a brief oasis of narrative invention. Of course, it still isn't funny. And by the end, it's lost whatever spark of imagination that got it started. Too bad. It's written by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, the screenwriters responsible for Problem Child, but also for Ed Wood and The People vs Larry Flynt--they should stick to biographies. --Bret Fetzer, Amazon.com

• Two Deaths Of Quincas Wateryell | Blu Ray | (01/08/2011) from £8.49   |  Saving you £14.50 (63.10%)   |  RRP £22.99

  One morning Quincas Wateryell doesn't wake up after yet another night of partying in the sleazy bars and brothels of Brazil's Bahia. When the news of his death reaches his four best drinking buddies they decide to give Quincas the send off he deserves by taking his body on one last phenomenal tour of his favourite spots... With family members and the police hot on their tails chaos and unforeseen consequences ensue in this riotous black comedy from producer Walter Salles (The Motorcycle Diaries).

• Friends, Series 7 - Episodes 9-12 | DVD | (27/10/2003) from £3.98   |  Saving you £3.01 (75.63%)   |  RRP £6.99

  Season 7: lots happened behind the scenes between seasons and early on in the seventh year of the hit comedy, leaving audiences speculating this might be the last. Perry became seriously ill again, and returned looking more emaciated than ever. Cox regained weight, but despite finishing Scream 3 happily, things were already rocky with David Arquette. Much was made in the press about Aniston marrying Brad Pitt, of course, but the real news (allaying fans' fears) was NBC's expensive renewal of the cast for two years at $750,000 per episode each (more than six times their previous increase). Onscreen, at least there was Chandler and Monica's engagement lasting the whole year, despite predictable ups and downs (eg: "T.O.W. the Truth About London" revealing that Monica fancied Joey). By the time we finally get to "T.O.W. Chandler's Dad" (Kathleen Turner!), it seems inevitable that the two-part finale will be an insane mess--but with a happy-ish ending. Sure enough, "T.O.W. Chandler and Monica's Wedding" features Gary Oldman joining in the chaos as Chandler repeatedly goes missing. Other star turns in the year were Seinfeld's Jason Alexander as a suicidal Office Manager, Susan Sarandon as soap queen bitch Jessica Lockhart, Denise Richards as one of Ross and Monica's endless number of cousins and Winona Ryder as a surprise old friend, prompting "T.O.W. Rachel's Big Kiss". But perhaps the most telling instalment of this weirdly atmospheric year was "T.O.W. They All Turn Thirty". It suggested that maybe the Friends are all getting too old to carry on living their frivolous lives the same way after all. --Paul Tonks

• Tom Green - Something Smells Funny | DVD | (04/05/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Something Smells Funny is US comedian Tom Green's breakthrough TV show, a series of skits that will have you chewing your fist in next to no time. Outside of the States, Green is best known for being married to Drew Barrymore, who positively bubbles with enthusiasm every time his name is mentioned. Beyond that, he remains something of a nothing, though the more media-savvy may be aware of Green's recent battle against testicular cancer, which, in typically fearless fashion, he filmed for the scrutiny of the American public. And if that's all you know about Green, think yourself lucky, because as an entertainer he sucks. He was that babbling buffoon on the boat in Charlie's Angels, the one who sailed into the sunset with Drew (naturally) at the end of the picture. Not put off? Well, he was also the narrator of Road Trip, the one who puts a live mouse in his mouth and expects it to bring the house down. And now comes the chance to slog through an hour's worth of material from his US TV show. Highlights include the lofty, goateed funnyman trying to open canned food with sticks of M-5000 dynamite; ripping the brains out of dead cows after cracking their skulls open with a baseball bat; and fishing turds out of public toilets with his bare hands. He also gains great mileage from humiliating his parents on camera: if he's not filling their house with llamas and donkeys he's arranging for their car to be spray-painted with lesbian pornography. They must be very proud. What's more, it's all done WITH THE VOLUME TURNED RIGHT UP, Green obviously thinking that the louder you scream the funnier it is. Wrong. --Jamie Graham