British Comedy Merchandise - New Releases
Below is a list of the last 25 British comedy related DVDs released in the Region 2 format...
Hotel Splendide (DVD)
Nobody knows where love and colonic irrigation goes.
Terence Gross's bizarre and satiric dark comedy follows the peculiar travails of chef Kath (Toni Collette) and her former lover Ronald (Daniel Craig). He's been running decaying resort and spa, the Hotel Splendide, just the way his parents did years before. Bad food and regular enemas are included in the price. After five years away, Kath returns to work with Ronald, with unexpected results.
Strange, beguiling and scatological, Hotel Splendide is a singular journey into the gothic and eccentric. An exceptional international cast includes veteran actor Peter Vaughan, the late Katrin Cartlidge and Stephen Tompkinson.
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Release Date: 14th May 2012 Product Type: Region 2 DVD (1 disc) Distributor: Park Circus
Note: A similar DVD in Region 1 format is listed on Amazon.com
My Hero - Complete Series 3 (DVD)
This new double-disc set includes all 10 episodes of My Hero Series 3, the superhero sitcom starring Ardal O'Hanlon as the meek-mannered Irishman George, and loved saviour of the endangered, Thermoman.
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Release Date: 14th May 2012 Product Type: Region 2 DVD (2 discs) Distributor: IMC Vision
Facejacker - Series 2 (DVD)
BAFTA and Comedy Award winner Kayvan Novak (Fonejacker, Four Lions, Sirens) returns with a second series of Facejacker.
Disguised with the aid of prosthetics, Novak is back to showcase his amazing array of characters and voices, ably demonstrating his sublime comic improvisational skills. His popular arsenal of comic creations include the charismatic and multi-divorced car salesman, Terry Tibbs, scamster Augustus Kwembe, the super irritating complainer, Dufrais and charlatan art critic Brian Badonde, along with several new characters. All are thrust into real-life situations where they can baffle and confuse members of the public.
As well as travelling the length and breadth of Britain, the production team will spent several weeks filming in the US, bringing some of Novak's best known characters to an unsuspecting American public.
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Release Date: 7th May 2012 Product Type: Region 2 DVD (1 disc) Distributor: 4DVD
Paul & Pauline Calf's Video Diaries (DVD)
The two award-winning Paul and Pauline Calf programmes starring Steve Coogan: Paul Calf's Video Diary, and Three Fights, Two Weddings And A Funeral, plus an interview with Paul and Pauline.
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Release Date: 7th May 2012 Product Type: Region 2 DVD (1 disc) Distributor: 2 Entertain
Solo - The Complete Series One & Two (DVD)
In this deeply human series from Carla Lane (Bread, Butterflies, The Liver Birds), Solo finds Felicity Kendal in the role of Gemma Palmer, a passionate and confused thirty year old.
On discovering that her live-in boyfriend Danny (Stephen Moore) has been having an affair with her best friend, she throws him out and decides to live life on her own, independent and free. But keeping Danny out of her life and staying unfettered turns out to be much harder than she expected.
Series One follows Gemma's struggle to shake Danny loose from her life - and her heart, where he's more difficult to dislodge. Meanwhile, in the room upstairs two flatmates, Bernadette and Josie, debate dating, romance, love and marriage. In Series Two, a fully freed-up Gemma finds herself back in the dating world and making friends with a new neighbour, Sebastian, whose close friendship and reckless love life runs on parallel and occasionally bumping lines. With Gemma's mother always on hand to dispense guidance, support and tales of her own love life, Solo uncovers the many surprising layers of dependence that independence brings.
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Release Date: 7th May 2012 Product Type: Region 2 DVD (2 discs) Distributor: Acorn Media UK Ltd
Twice Round The Daffodils (DVD)
From the team behind the Carry On films, Twice Around The Daffodils focuses on the nurses and patients of a British TB ward.
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Release Date: 30th April 2012 Product Type: Region 2 DVD (1 disc) Distributor: Optimum Home Entertainment
Shelley - The Complete Sixth Series (DVD)
A long-running success for ITV lasting for ten series over fourteen years, Shelley features a masterful performance by Hywel Bennett as the bone-idle graduate-philosopher cast adrift on a sea of unemployment.
This set contains the complete sixth series, also featuring Belinda Sinclair as girlfriend Fran, and Garfield Morgan (The Sweeney) as hall porter Desmond; Fulton McKay, Max Wall and Robert Raglan guest-star.
It's been months since Fran gave Shelley the elbow until he can prove himself, economically speaking. In this sixth and final series, his ceaseless battle with bureaucracy sees him staging a sit-in at the electricity board and spending a night in a police cell, while enduring loneliness, burglary, and a visit from his mother who's on a mission to reconcile him with Fran. But most distressing of all... he has to live without his toaster!
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Release Date: 30th April 2012 Product Type: Region 2 DVD (1 disc) Distributor: Network DVD
The Balloon Goes Up / Up With The Lark (DVD)
The Balloon Goes Up
Comedy duo Ethel Revnell and Gracie West star in this 1942 New Realm comedy musical, alongside Ronald Shiner. Revnell and West were a popular female double act. Ethel was just over six feet tall, while Gracie was considerably shorter, at just under five feet. They began their career in concert party. Their most popular variety characters were "Ethel & Gracie", malevolent cockney schoolgirls. In this film the double act masquerade as WAAFs on a balloon site to help the authorities capture a group of fifth columnists.
Up With The Lark
The British music-hall comedy team of Ethel and Gracie were busy starring in the popular BBC radio series The Long And The Short Of It. Ethel was the "long" and Gracie the "short" when they starred in a group of high-grossing feature films. In this film, a 1943 New Realm production, the famous duo disguised as land girls pursue a gang of black marketeers to their secret headquarters in the country - the film includes some wonderful musical interludes. Written by Val Valentine, who also wrote some of the St Trinians films.
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Release Date: 30th April 2012 Product Type: Region 2 DVD (1 disc) Distributor: Renown Pictures
The Morgana Show (DVD)
Sketch-based comedy show starring new talent Morgana Robinson who showcases her skilfully-crafted range of characters and impersonations of stars, including Cheryl Cole and Fearne Cotton.
Extras include deleted sketches, out-takes, and a 'making of' documentary.
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Release Date: 30th April 2012 Product Type: Region 2 DVD (1 disc) Distributor: PolyGram Video
Last Of The Summer Wine - Series 23 & 24 (DVD)
The 22nd and 23rd series - despite the box set's title - of Last Of The Summer Wine.
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Release Date: 23rd April 2012 Product Type: Region 2 DVD (4 discs) Distributor: Universal Playback
On The Ropes (DVD)
On The Ropes follows the story of fictional Martial Arts instructor, Keith Kraft and his rivalry with boxing gym owner Big Joe. When a local documentary maker is invited to cover a news story for regional TV on a "proper fighting gym", run by Big Joe, little does he know how events will unfold; particularly as his attention is drawn to a rival gym with a unique fighting style owned by self-proclaimed karate expert Keith Kraft.
On The Ropes is best described as Spinal Tap meets Rocky and is based on the writer's own experiences with gym culture.
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Release Date: 23rd April 2012 Product Type: Region 2 DVD (1 disc) Distributor: Cornerstone Media
Slinger's Day - The Complete Series (DVD)
Environmental protesters, a shoplifting epidemic, a burgeoning butter mountain and largely incompetent staff are just a few of the problems facing Cecil Slinger, the new manager of Supafare. And just how is he supposed to offload 560 packets of Jacobson's Savoury Fishcakes when no-one wants to buy them? Slinger is forced to concede that the public doesn't respond to lying, cheating and deception any more. Whatever happened to the old values?
Featuring light entertainment legend Bruce Forsyth in his only sitcom role, Slinger's Day charts the trials and tribulations of the beleaguered manager of a London supermarket. This Thames series boasts scripts by veteran comedy writers Brian Cooke and Vince Powell, Sorry! creators Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent, and novelist Alex Shearer.
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Release Date: 23rd April 2012 Product Type: Region 2 DVD (2 discs) Distributor: Network DVD
Stay Lucky - The Complete Third Series (DVD)
Starring Dennis Waterman and Jan Francis alongside Emma Wray (Watching) and Anthony Valentine (Callan), this third series also features appearances by Celia Imrie, Michael Kitchen, Roger Lloyd Pack, Amanda Burton and Julie T. Wallace.
Things seem to be going well for Thomas: he's started up his own business, and almost a year after he was abandoned by his significant other, Sally Hardcastle, she's suddenly back in his life. The unlikely couple have always shared more than money-making interests, and soon find their mutual attraction is as strong as ever. But shock-horror surprises, fiscal dilemmas and misadventure continue to dog Thomas and Sally; this series sees them trying to unravel the tangled finances of Sally's deceased Uncle Leonard, and taking a seemingly innocent trip that sets off a chain of events with terrifying consequences...
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Release Date: 23rd April 2012 Product Type: Region 2 DVD (2 discs) Distributor: Network DVD
Wheeltappers And Shunters Social Club - The Complete Fifth Series (DVD)
The legendary Bernard Manning comperes and fellow stand-up veteran Colin Crompton is Mr. Chairman at the Wheeltappers And Shunters Social Club: the friendliest working men's club in the North!
Cut from the same cloth as The Comedians, this 1970s ratings winner captures the quickfire comedy, musical variety and convivial atmosphere of a typical Clubland concert night, showcasing rising stars, contemporary acts and internationally renowned performers plus the occasional musical oddity.
Syd Lawrence and his Orchestra, Roger Whitaker, Josef Locke, The Swinging Blue Jeans and Lena Zavaroni are on the bill for Series 5, and this set includes the 1976 Club Mirror National Club Acts Awards, with Cannon & Ball and Wheeltappers stalwart Paul Daniels among the winners; also included is a celebrity-studded Special that sees various acts vying for the following year's awards, while Patrick Mower introduces the glamorous girl finalists who have their sights set on the title of Miss Nightclub 1977.
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Release Date: 23rd April 2012 Product Type: Region 2 DVD (2 discs) Distributor: Network DVD
Benidorm - The All Inclusive Boxset - Series 1-5 & Specials (DVD)
The complete first five series and specials collection of hit ITV sitcom Benidorm.
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Release Date: 23rd April 2012 Product Type: Region 2 DVD (11 discs) Distributor: 2 Entertain
Paul - Augmented Reality Edition (DVD)
Graeme and Clive are two British sci-fi geeks on holiday in America. After a trip to Comic-Con to meet their favourite author, Adam Shadowchild, Graeme and Clive load up their RV and hit the road for a tour of some of the most famous UFO hotspots in the American Southwest. They know we're not alone in the universe, but they won't be satisfied until they get a firsthand glimpse of the famed Area 51. However, somewhere deep in the Nevada desert, the two UFO enthusiasts narrowly avoid crashing into a speeding car when they happen across a most unlikely hitchhiker. Paul is a pint-sized alien who has spent the last 60 years in Area 51. He's been cooped up in the care of the U.S. Government for far too long, and he's starting to get a little homesick...
This new release, to mark studio Universal's 100th anniversary, comes in special 'augmented reality' casing.
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Release Date: 23rd April 2012 Product Type: Region 2 DVD (1 disc) Distributor: Universal Pictures
Note: A similar DVD in Region 1 format is listed on Amazon.com
Shaun Of The Dead - Augmented Reality Edition (DVD)
Life is going nowhere for Shaun. He spends his life in his local pub, The Winchester, with his best mate Ed, has issues with his Mum and neglects his girlfriend Liz.
When Liz dumps him, Shaun finally decides to get his life in order. He must win back the heart of his girlfriend, repair his relationship with his mum and face up to the responsibilities of adulthood. Unfortunately, the dead are returning to life and attempting to eat the living. For the newly inspired Shaun, this is just another obstacle.
In the face of a full scale zombie epidemic, armed with a cricket bat and spade, Shaun sets out with Ed in tow, to rescue his mum and grudgingly his step-dad, his girlfriend and even more grudgingly her friends David and Dianne and take them to the safest most secure place he knows, The Winchester.
This new release, to mark studio Universal's 100th anniversary, comes in special 'augmented reality' casing.
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Release Date: 23rd April 2012 Product Type: Region 2 DVD (1 disc) Distributor: Universal Pictures
Note: A similar DVD in Region 1 format is listed on Amazon.com
Benidorm - The Complete Series Five (DVD)
In Series 5 of Benidorm, the Garvey family find themselves embroiled in a typical holiday disaster.
One of the tanning salons Mick inherited from Mel has burned down, and throughout their week-long holiday he's nursing a terrible secret. Meanwhile at 13, Michael is starting to find family life oppressive - eager to have his first real drink and SO embarrassed by mum and dad. At 70, Madge is equally impatient with Mick and Janice especially when they can't put aside their suspicions about Mohammed a handsome young businessman who has news of an investment Mel made in North Africa that could be worth a fortune for the Garveys. And Janice has a tough time dealing with Jack - a predatory youngster who thinks she's just gorgeous.
Sun, sand, sangria, secrets, suspicion and synchronised swimming - Benidorm Series 5 has it all.
The set also includes 15 minutes of behind-the-scenes footage, a selection of out-takes, and audio commentaries.
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Release Date: 16th April 2012 Product Type: Region 2 DVD (2 discs) Distributor: 2 Entertain
Brush Strokes - The Complete Series Three & Four (DVD)
Jacko is still working at Bainbridge's, but he's beginning to find the flirtatious lifestyle that he's been leading is wearing a bit thin - and Lionel's secretary Sandra is starting to look like the one that got away... almost.
There may be marriage in the air - or maybe not; and Jacko may discover that the independence he truly needs is in business, not pleasure. But where will that leave him in love and in life? Will he ever be able to shake off Lionel's daughter Lesley? And what about good old reliable Elmo's? Life doesn't stand still and Jacko can't afford to as these episodes build to an unexpected climax.
Note that due to differences between the production and the broadcast of the programme, this box set includes the second and third series, despite its title.
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Release Date: 16th April 2012 Product Type: Region 2 DVD (2 discs) Distributor: Acorn Media UK Ltd
Maggie And Her - The Complete Second Series (DVD)
BAFTA-nominated Julia McKenzie (Fresh Fields) stars alongside veteran comedy battleaxe Irene Handl in this engaging and highly popular LWT sitcom. Maggie (McKenzie) is a schoolteacher who lives on her own in a flat in London. Pensioner Mrs. P. is the nosy next-door neighbour whose continual presence means that divorcee Maggie is never truly alone. In this second series, it seems Maggie's luck may have finally changed; she has a new boyfriend, and for once all seems to be going well. But, inevitably, Mrs. P. insists on offering advice...
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Release Date: 16th April 2012 Product Type: Region 2 DVD (1 disc) Distributor: Network DVD
The Piglet Files - The Complete Second Series (DVD)
Starring Nicholas Lyndhurst, Clive Francis and Michael Percival, The Piglet Files is the sitcom that truly lifts the lid on the shadowy world of espionage during the early nineties - with quite startling results. Coerced into working for M15 only to find his spymasters are a collection of misinformed, bungling incompetents, electronics lecturer Peter Chapman is hapless gadgets expert Piglet ('Puma' and 'Panther' being already in use), and he's feeling the pressure. This series finds the unlikely agent attempting to steal a former agent's memoirs, searching for a mole near the top of MI5... and falling headlong into a KGB honey trap!
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Release Date: 16th April 2012 Product Type: Region 2 DVD (1 disc) Distributor: Network DVD
Backs To The Land - The Complete Third Series (DVD)
Sitcom about the experiences of three very different Women's Land Army volunteers who find themselves in the Norfolk village of Clayfield during World War II.
In this series, official busybody Miss Rainbow sets out to prove that farmer Tom is prone to uncontrolled animal passions, while an archaeologist is convinced that Crabtree Farm holds the secret of Boudicca's missing treasure. Jenny has a visit from her pickpocket father, Tom's long-lost sister-in-law suddenly re-appears, and there s excitement when an escaped Italian prisoner of war ends up hiding out on the farm...
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Release Date: 9th April 2012 Product Type: Region 2 DVD (1 disc) Distributor: Network DVD
Beadle's About - The Complete Second Series (DVD)
Let me just go and kill him...
By the mid-eighties Jeremy Beadle had become Britain's master practical joker, and over ten hilarious and unforgettable series Beadle's About set up unsuspecting members of the public for some of the most outrageous, ingenious and deftly executed pranks ever shown on television, capturing the horrified reactions of the victims on hidden cameras. A phenomenal success for LWT, the show instantly became essential Saturday-night viewing in millions of homes and the topic of countless Monday-morning conversations at work or school.
Now you can watch some of Jeremy's most infamous pranks in eight shows from 1987 in which the surprises include a very tricky case for some London cabbies, an incredible expanding man, exploding golf balls and an amazing never-ending holiday menu. An English motorist gets on the wrong side of French police, while a pair of Andrew and Fergie lookalikes cause serious confusion; and there's a rather unfortunate incident involving a tank and some parked cars...
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Release Date: 2nd April 2012 Product Type: Region 2 DVD (1 disc) Distributor: Network DVD
Sorry! - The Complete Seventh Series (DVD)
The complete seventh series of the popular sitcom in which diminutive funnyman Ronnie Corbett stars as a put-upon middle-aged man who is still tied to his mother's apron strings.
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Release Date: 2nd April 2012 Product Type: Region 2 DVD (1 disc) Distributor: 2 Entertain
The Larkins - The Complete Fifth Series (DVD)
Starring comedy icons Peggy Mount and David Kossoff in two of their best-known TV roles, this fifth series sees the Larkins saying goodbye to Sycamore Street, as hen-pecked but crafty Alf and his domineering wife Ada move to a nice little café nearby, which serves as both their new home and their new business; they even enlist former neighbour Hetty Prout as a kitchen hand, and take on a new lodger habitual rent-dodger Major Osbert Rigby-Soames (Retd.). As if they didn't have enough on their hands, they also find themselves in charge of troublesome teenage nephew George...
This classic early ATV sitcom was created by Clapham-born Fred Robinson and based upon his youthful scripts for plays about a fictional Cockney family. With skilful comic playing and a script that ATV production controller Bill Ward described as the funniest he had ever read, The Larkins inspired great affection throughout its six year run. First screened in 1963, these episodes have been transferred from the original film telerecordings specifically for this release.
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Release Date: 2nd April 2012 Product Type: Region 2 DVD (2 discs) Distributor: Network DVD
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