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Shop Newsletter Friday 19th October 2018
Did you miss us? We've been busy preparing lots of new stuff for you on the site, and devouring some of the new books, DVDs, CDs and Blu-rays up for release over the next 6 weeks in order to bring you the very best picks for (whisper it) Christmas. Read on for a summary of the best on offer, and some great competitions.
Coming Soon
No Offence - Series Three No Offence - Series Three DVD

No Offence concluded last night, and this is it, the complete third series. D.I. Viv Deering and her team from Friday Street station once more clash with the underworld and their overlords alike. This third series kicks off with the attempted assassination of a local politician by a new Far Right group - an attack with devastating consequences for the Friday Street team. Details
Cunk On Everything: The Encyclopedia Philomena Cunk On Everything: The Encyclopedia Philomena Hardback, eBook & audiobook

We received a copy of this new book - by Charlie Brooker, Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris - yesterday, and have struggled to put it down since. There are big laughs every few lines, as fearless investigator Philomena Cunk shares her expansive knowledge and wisdom on all matters. Pre-order your copy now. The audiobook version is read by Diane Morgan in character. Details
This Country - Series One & Two This Country - Series One & Two DVD

Feckless cousins Kerry & 'Kurtan' Mucklowe live in a picturesque but dull Cotswolds village. As they fritter away their days in the most pointless ways possible, they push their friendship to breaking point by constantly winding each other up. The cult hit comedy makes its home entertainment debut later this month, including collectors' art cards. We spoke to co-star Paul Chahidi. Details
The More You Ignore Me The More You Ignore Me DVD

Written by and co-starring Jo Brand, new film The More You Ignore Me is both a poignant and darkly funny coming-of-age story of dysfunctional family life in 1980s rural England, with a star cast. Gina's (Sheridan Smith) efforts to be a loving mother and wife are undermined by her declining mental health and her growing obsession with the local weatherman. Details
Peter Kay's Car Share - The Complete Collection Peter Kay's Car Share - The Complete Collection Blu-ray & DVD

When a supermarket introduces a new car share scheme for its staff, John Redmond (Peter Kay) and Kayleigh Kitson (Sian Gibson) are forced to commute together. The double BAFTA and National Television Award winning series is now available to own in its entirety, . Details
Andrew Roberts - The Double Act: A History Of British Comedy Duos Andrew Roberts - The Double Act: A History Of British Comedy Duos Paperback & eBook

The double act has been at the heart of British entertainment for over 150 years, yet there has never been a book detailing how this form of comedy continues to develop. From music hall turns such as Flanagan & Allen, to variety acts who transferred to television such as Morecambe & Wise, to more recent duos, The Double Act explores the dynamics of this form of entertainment. Details
Del Boy - You Know It Makes Sense: Lessons From The Derek Trotter School Of Business (And Life) Del Boy - You Know It Makes Sense: Lessons From The Derek Trotter School Of Business (And Life) Hardback & eBook

Speaking to Jim Sullivan (ahem), south London entrepreneur Derek Trotter has come out of semi-retirement to share with the reader all that he has learned about business and industry in his many years wheeling and dealing. A must-read for many an OFAH fan, and great Christmas gift. Details
The News Quiz - The Best Of 2018 The News Quiz - The Best Of 2018 CD

Four of the funniest episodes from the quiz chaired by Miles Jupp. Playing in this collection are Jeremy Hardy, Andy Hamilton, Angela Barnes, Susan Calman, Andrew Maxwell, Fern Brady, Desiree Burch, Michael Deacon, Kerry Godliman, Holly Walsh, Andy Zaltzman and Helen Lewis. Details
John Bishop - Winging It Live John Bishop - Winging It Live Blu-ray & DVD

Multi award-winning comedy superstar, John Bishop is back with his brand new show, recorded during his mammoth 150 date sell out tour of UK & Ireland at the iconic London Palladium. Here, you too can experience him Winging It as John shares his opinions on the royal family and how Kate Middleton could have been Mrs Bishop. Details
Anchor And Hope Anchor And Hope DVD

Filmed on north London's network of canals, this slow-paced, charming, and multi-award winning Anglo-Spanish comedy follows a lesbian couple, Eva and Kat. When friend Roger visits from Barcelona, he agrees to act as donor so they can become parents. However, the unconventional arrangement soon runs into trouble as unforeseen instincts and emotions surface. Details
The Young Offenders - Series One The Young Offenders - Series One DVD

A British-Irish cult hit from BBC Three, The Young Offenders follows the coming of age adventures of lovable Cork rogues Conor & Jock as they navigate their awkward teenage years, hatching plans and adventures to help distract from their tough home lives and their inability to stay out of trouble at school. Details
Georgy Girl Georgy Girl Blu-ray

One of the defining films of the 1960s, Silvio Narizzano's adaptation of Margaret Foster's 1965 novel stars Lynn Redgrave in an Oscar-nominated role as the put-upon teenager Georgy Parkin. Awkward and full of self-doubt, Georgy finds herself forever just outside of the 'Swinging Sixties' London life she craves. This is its world-premiere Blu-ray release, packed with extra features. Details
Morecambe & Wise - Still Bringing Us Sunshine Morecambe & Wise - Still Bringing Us Sunshine DVD

A special compilation celebrating some of legendary comedy duo Morecambe & Wise's finest comedy sketches, featuring a range of celebrated guest stars. Expect all the classics - like Greig's piano concerto - in this feature-length DVD release. Details
Ben Schott - Jeeves And The King Of Clubs Ben Schott - Jeeves And The King Of Clubs Hardback & eBook

Storm clouds loom over Europe. Treason is afoot in the highest social circles. The very security of the nation is in peril. Jeeves, it transpires, has long been an agent of British Intelligence, but now His Majesty's Government must turn to the one man who can help ... Bertie Wooster. This brand new addition to Wodehouse's incalculable legacy comes backed by The Master's estate. Details
Sick Of It Sick Of It DVD

The brand new series from Karl Pilkington, recently broadcast on Sky One. Sick Of It follows Karl after he loses his girlfriend and way in life, and finds himself living with his elderly American auntie. As he struggles to deal with the modern world his closest companion is the voice in his head - a grumpy, misanthropic alter ego who takes the form of his doppelgänger. Details
The League Of Gentlemen - Live Again! 2018 The League Of Gentlemen - Live Again! 2018 DVD

If you balked at the price of tickets (and who could blame you?), The League Of Gentlemen offer the opportunity to see their latest, acclaimed live show as it comes out on DVD next month. Pre-order now to ensure your copy is secured. Who'd want to miss out on this horrifying comic treat? Details
I'm About To Lose Control And I Think Joe Lycett Live I'm About To Lose Control And I Think Joe Lycett Live DVD & download

The Duchess himself, Birmingham comic and renowned complainer Joe Lycett brings his latest live show to home audiences in this, his second DVD release. Expect outrageous observations and antics aplenty. Details
The Festival The Festival Blu-ray, DVD & download

The BAFTA Award-winning creators of The Inbetweeners invite you to the mother of all music festivals. When Nick's (Joe Thomas) girlfriend dumps him at graduation, he has a colossal meltdown in front of the entire university. But best mate Shane (Hammed Animashaun) has the perfect solution: three days at an epic music festival, where they soon meet certified oddball Amy (Claudia O'Doherty). This is the coming-of-age experience of a lifetime. Details

For more, see our full list of new releases and items coming soon.
New Products
The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy - Collector's Edition The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy Blu-ray (Collector's Edition), Blu-ray & DVD

For the first time in the history of the universe, the complete Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy is available at high definition resolution, having been fully restored and upgraded, plus new remastered soundtracks and nearly 6 hours of bonus material. We have Blu-ray copies of both the Special Edition and Collector's Edition to give away. Details
Billy Connolly - Made In Scotland: My Grand Adventures In A Wee Country Billy Connolly - Made In Scotland: My Grand Adventures In A Wee Country Hardback, audiobook & eBook

Accompanying an upcoming BBC series, this is Billy's unique and intimate portrait of Scotland, a love letter to the places and people that made him. It's an adventure inspired by a single incident: the moment Billy received his Knighthood and was asked 'How does it feel to have achieved all this when you came from nothing?' His response was, 'But I did come from something!' Details
The Detectives - The Complete Collection The Detectives - The Complete Collection DVD

Spinning off from sketch show Canned Carrott, the brilliant Robert Powell and Jasper Carrott return as incompetent Met detectives Bob Louis and David Briggs. This 1990s sitcom hit ran for 5 series and is now available in one complete box set, to enjoy all of their riotous adventures, failures and the wide-range of guest stars. We also have 3 copies of this hilarious box set to give away. Details
Elis James & John Robins - The Holy Vible Elis James & John Robins - The Holy Vible Hardback, eBook & audiobook

Comedians and radio co-hosts Elis James and John Robins have captured a dedicated fan base with their world and brand of humour, and now they bring their worldview to print. The Holy Vible sees them take on the big topics: shame, Queen, The Highway Code (and others). Details
The Book Of The Year 2018 The Book Of The Year 2018 Hardback, eBook & audiobook

Compiled and written by the team behind award-winning comedy podcast No Such Thing As A Fish, and BBC Two's No Such Thing As The News, this year's annual delves behind the headlines to sniff out the best and most bizarre facts of the last twelve months. Details
Waiting For God - The Complete Collection Waiting For God - The Complete Collection DVD

From the early 1990s, OAP sitcom Waiting For God is now available in one complete box set (don't miss our competition to win a copy). At Bayview Retirement Home the elderly are expected to grow old gracefully, enjoying their final years in peace, quiet and comfort ... but not if Tom and Diana (Graham Crowden & Stephanie Cole) have anything to do with it! All 5 series on 9 discs. Details
The Jinsy Boys - Tvignest The Jinsy Boys - Tvignest CD & download

Chris Bran & Justin Chubb (aka The Jinsy Boys) venture back to the outskirts of the distant isle with long-awaited album, Tvignest, which draws inspiration from the tune-well of ancient Jinsy folk-strumming and gullet-warbling. Details
The Gravy Train Goes East The Gravy Train Goes East DVD

A second, post-glasnost slice of Malcolm Bradbury's The Gravy Train, the biting satire about sleazy goings-on at the heart of Europe. When the newly independent, post-communist Eastern European enclave of Slaka applies for EC membership, the Brussels bureaucracy gets into action and a certain Hans-Joachim Dorfmann is brought back into the fold. Details

For more, see our full list of new releases and items coming soon.
That's all, folks!
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