Fall In!...for a feast of classic fun as the boys from the concert party parade their special brand of army camp. This classic BBC comedy series stars the members of the Royal Artillery Concert Party including Gunner 'Gloria' Beaumont (Melvyn Hayes) Gunner 'Lofty' Sugden (Don Estelle) and 'La De Da' Gunner Graham (John Clegg) all under the watchful eye of Sergeant Major 'SHUUUT UUUUP' Williams (Windsor Davies).
For over 30 years, The Children's Film Foundation produced quality entertainment for young audiences, employing the cream of British filmmaking talent. Unavailable for years, these much-loved films finally make a welcome return to out screens. The Bumper Box Collection Vol.3 includes the following the following CFF adventures; The Clue of the Missing Ape, Adventure in the Hopfields, Tim Driscoll's Donkey, Runaway Railway, Calamity the Cow, Cry Wolf, Big Wheels and Sailor, Breakout and Our Exploits at West Poley. As always the films feature a plethora of familiar faces, including George Cole, Melvyn Hayes, John Moulder-Brown, Ronnie Barker, Shelia Reid, Brenda Fricker and of course last but not least, the one and only Phil Collins!
Born in 1923 Welsh comedian Tommy Cooper delighted audiences until 1984 when he collapsed on stage at the end of his act and later died (and millions of TV viewers thought it was part of the act!). He has received various accolades for his work including a caricature commemoration (along with four other comedians) on the 1998 special issue of postage stamps. This BBC release compiles highlights of Tommy's long and successful career.
Best known nowadays for his BBC game-show hosting duties, it's easy to forget Jim Davidson's stand-up comedy roots. Emerging from 70s TV talent show New Faces to become one of Britain's most beloved comedians, Davidson is still a charismatic and enduring example of old-school comedy, much of which has been overshadowed by alternative comedy and satire. In this live show from Great Yarmouth, the cheeky, chirpy, cockney comic gets the perfect arena to ply his saucy humour and showcase the kind of material that would undoubtedly be frowned upon in his usual light-entertainment arena. So, with any concerns about political correctness duly thrown aside, Davidson plies his earthy observations about life, devoting a lot of his performance to the ever-easy target of sex, but touching the odd area of topicality, such as Lord Archer's incarceration. Like so many of his ilk, Davidson is hardly a paragon of wit and sophistication, but the enjoyment of his blunt gags comes from a cheeky persona that is hard to dislike. If you've had your fill of sanitised comedy, hipper-than-thou irony and smug satire, then Davidson will see you right with his brand of nudge-and-wink humour. --Danny Graydon
Long Lost Comedy Classics is a collection of films from a golden age of British Cinema remembered for timeless stars and some unique movies that have stood the test of time. So why not take a trip down memory lane and see how cinema used to be? Long Lost Comedy Classics is a collection of films from a golden age of British Cinema remembered for timeless stars and some unique movies that have stood the test of time. So why not take a trip down memory lane and see how cinema used to be? Miss Robin Hood: A newspaper columnist conspires with an elderly fan to steal a secret whiskey formula from a wealthy distiller. However it's not long before Scotland Yard is on the case! You're Only Young Twice: A young girl Ada Shore arrives at Skerryvore University in Scotland in search of her long lost uncle who was once a subversive Irish poet but is now working under another name as the University Gate Keeper... Brandy For The Parson: A young couple on a yachting holiday become involved with Tony Rackham who is smuggling brandy from France. Through various mishaps they find themselves personally responsible for transporting the brandy kegs to London whilst being pursued by Customs officials... Time Gentlemen Please: The PM is planning a celebration visit to the model village of Little Hayhoe. However local lay-about Dan Dance refuses to work so he's shipped off to the local almshouse where he awaits an uncertain yet very funny future.
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