Legends british comedy

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Four of Britain's most successful comedians come under the spotlight in this collection, which provides an overview of the life and times of Kenneth Williams, Sid James, Leonard Rossiter and Ronnie Barker.    

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British comedy at its best on 3 x vhs tapes. all in good condition.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 10 - 15 working days Julian Jarrold directs this British comedy drama following the future Queen of England and her sister as they go out on the town to celebrate the end of the Second World War. On VE Day, 8th May 1945, Princess Elizabeth (Sarah Gadon) and her younger sister Princess Margaret (Bel Powley) beg their parents King George VI (Rupert Everett) and Queen Elizabeth (Emily Watson) to let them leave Buckingham Palace for the night so they can join in the celebrations. The King and Queen give their consent and Elizabeth and Margaret head out incognito but their night takes some unexpected turns... Interactive Menus Features Summary Julian Jarrold directs this British comedy drama following the future Queen of England and her sister as they go out on the town to celebrate the end of the Second World War... Studio Lionsgate UK Format Blu-ray disc Release date 20150907 Contributors Sarah Gadon (Actor), Emily Watson (Actor), Jack Gordon (Actor), John Neville (Actor), Jack Reynor (Actor), Jack Laskey (Actor), Rupert Everett (Actor), Roger Allam (Actor), Bel Powley (Actor), Ruth Sheen (Actor), Trevor De Silva, Douglas Rae, Robert Bernstein, Christophe Beaucarne, Kevin Hood, Paul Englishby, Julian Jarrold (Director)

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 10 - 15 working days British comedy starring Burt Reynolds as Jefferson Steel, a washed-up Hollywood action star desperate to revive his flagging career. When his sleazy agent (Charles Durning) signs him up for what he believes is a high-profile Royal Shakespeare Company production of King Lear at Stratford upon Avon, Steel thinks he has finally landed the plum role he has been waiting for. However, he soon discovers that he has been tricked into joining an amateur dramatics group for a charity production. Imelda Staunton, Derek Jacobi and Samantha Bond co-star. Features Summary British comedy starring Burt Reynolds as Jefferson Steel, a washed-up Hollywood action star desperate to revive his flagging career. When his sleazy agent (Charles Durning) signs him up for what he believes is a high-profile Royal Shakespeare Company production of King Lear at Stratford upon Avon... Studio E & V Publications Format Blu-ray disc Release date 20090427 Contributors Burt Reynolds (Actor), Imelda Staunton (Actor), Derek Jacobi (Actor), Charles Durning (Actor), Samantha Bond (Actor), Alistair Petrie (Actor), Tony Jayawarden (Actor), Richard James (Actor), Peter Gunn (Actor), Silvia Lombardo (Actor), Michael Wildman (Actor), David Parfitt, Nick Newman, John Ross, Ian Hislop, Jonathan Gershfield, Christian Henson, Andy Cadiff (Director)

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 10 - 15 working days British comedy written and directed by John Michael McDonagh. The story follows frustrated Albuquerque cops Terry (Alexander Skarsgrd) and Bob (Michael Pea) as they attempt to take the law into their own hands. When the rogue duo discover a group of shady individuals are gathering in town for a big heist, they decide to keep the information from their under-pressure police chief and work the case for their own benefit. Having to fraternise with the kind of characters they're more used to locking up, they come across a host of ex-cons and lowlifes more than eager to help them reach their goal. But as the pair delve deeper into the New Mexico underworld, they soon realise they may have bitten off more than they can chew. Interactive Menus Features Summary British comedy written and directed by John Michael McDonagh. The story follows frustrated Albuquerque cops Terry (Alexander Skarsgård) and Bob (Michael Peña) as they attempt to take the law into their own hands... Studio Icon Home Entertainment Format Blu-ray disc Contributors Alexander Skarsgård (Actor), Michael Peña (Actor), Tessa Thompson (Actor), Theo James (Actor), Caleb Landry Jones (Actor), Paul Reiser (Actor), Stephanie Sigman (Actor), Tait Fletcher (Actor), Malcolm Barrett (Actor), Keith Jardine (Actor), John Michael McDonagh, Chris Clark, Flora Fernandez-Marengo, Phil Hunt, Compton Ross, Lorne Balfe, Bobby Bukowski, John Michael McDonagh (Director)

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days After a year of marriage a pair of newlyweds begin to suspect that they've made the wrong choice in this British comedy from first-time director Dan Mazer. Nine months after the wedding that all their friends thought wasn't such a great idea, Nat (Rose Byrne) and Josh (Rafe Spall) are beginning to recognise that perhaps the naysayers were right after all. But as they both agree to try and make a go of it, neither wanting to be the one to admit defeat, Nat begins to fall for the charms of Guy (Simon Baker), one of her clients, whilst Josh realises that he still has the hots for his ex, Chloe (Anna Faris). Interactive Menus Enhanced WS tv Bonus Footage Outtakes Deleted Scenes Commentary: Dan Mazer (Director), Rafe Spall and Kris Thykier (Producer) Other Documentary Features Summary After a year of marriage a pair of newlyweds begin to suspect that they've made the wrong choice in this British comedy from first-time director Dan Mazer... Studio Studio Canal Format Blu-ray disc Release date 20130603 Contributors Anna Faris (Actor), Rose Byrne (Actor), Simon Baker (Actor), Minnie Driver (Actor), Jason Flemyng (Actor), Rafe Spall (Actor), Lee Asquith-Coe (Actor), Stephen Merchant (Actor), Olivia Colman (Actor), Anna Skellern (Actor), Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Kris Thykier, Dan Mazer, Ben Davis, Dan Mazer (Director)

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Leon (Mark Frandel) suffers an identity crisis when he finds out he is not the Jewish son of a curtain net king, but rather the offspring of a Yorkshire pig farmer (Brian Glover). A more welcome complication develops as he divides his romantic attentions between two women - the girl-next-door played by Gina Bellman or the gorgeous Madeleine (Maryam D'Abo). A surprise commercial success, this British comedy was filmed on a profit sharing basis, with the crew working for nothing during the film's production, but receiving a percentage of any box office returns after it was released. Features Summary Leon (Mark Frandel) suffers an identity crisis when he finds out he is not the Jewish son of a curtain net king, but rather the offspring of a Yorkshire pig farmer (Brian Glover)... Studio Network Releasing Format Blu-ray disc Release date 20120326 Contributors Mark Frankel (Actor), Janet Suzman (Actor), Brian Glover (Actor), Connie Booth (Actor), David de Keyser (Actor), Maryam D'Abo (Actor), Gina Bellman (Actor), John Woodvine (Actor), Stephen Greif (Actor), Burt Kwouk (Actor), Jean Anderson (Actor), Bernard Bresslaw (Actor), Annette Crosbie (Actor), Sean Pertwee (Actor), Vadim Jean, Gary Sinyor, Michael Normand, John Murphy, Vadim Jean (Director), Gary Sinyor (Director)

Thornton Freeland directs this 1930s British comedy starring Jack Buchanan, Walter Rilla and Googie Withers. Having worked hard as an insurance investigator for a number of years, John Forrest (Buchanan) may believe that he is entitled to a quiet retirement. However, when an extremely valuable stash of jewels belonging to Prince Homouska (Rilla) go missing from his former employers, John finds himself called back into action to get to the bottom of the matter. This is much to the annoyance of his wife Alice (Withers), who was arguably looking forward to her husband's retirement more than he was. Can John rediscover his old magic and sort out one last case?    

A delicious double-dose of effervescent vintage comedy-drama starring Britains blondest bombshell, the one-and-only Diana Dors, at her saucy best. Laughter and thrills mingle in MISS TULIP STAYS THE NIGHT as gorgeous Kate Dax (Dors) and her crime-writer husband, Andrew (Patrick Holt), investigate the murder of eccentric spinster Miss Tulip (Cicely Courtneidge) at a remote country cottage. With the help - or hindrance - of bumbling P.C. Feathers (deftly played by British comedy legend Jack Hulbert), will they ever crack their crazy case and finally figure out whodunit? Goals and glamour go together in THE GREAT GAME, a high-scoring drama of football league corruption, shot on location at Griffin Park, historic home of Brentford F.C. With fine performances from James Hayter as Burnville Uniteds unscrupulous team chairman, Thora Hird as his long-suffering assistant, and Dors enjoying herself as man-eating secretary Lulu not to mention a splendid eyeball-rolling turn from John Laurie - the final result is a nostalgic Saturday afternoon treat for movie buffs and football fans alike.      

1960s British comedy drama in which a young woman finds a new career as a beauty queen. Attractive typist Shirley Freeman (Janette Scott) is encouraged by newspaper man Don Mackenzie (Ian Hendry) to enter a beauty pageant while on vacation. After winning she decides to quit her job and become a full-time contestant, proving to be very successful. However, her success won't last forever...      

Morecambe and Wise are perhaps the best loved and most fondly remembered of all British comedy performers and Englands first truly great double act. This collection features all the episodes from the shows fourth series.      

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days BBC comedy anthology series written by and starring 'League of Gentlemen' creators Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton. Each episode is a stand-alone comedy set behind the doors of a different house number nine on a British street. The various characters explored include those trying to sleep on a French overnight sleeper train, staff at a volunteer call centre and the holders of a seance in a Victorian villa. Guest stars on the show include Jack Whitehall, Mark Benton, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Sheridan Smith, Alison Steadman, Claire Skinner, Paul Kaye and David Warner. The episodes are: 'La Couchette', 'The 12 Days of Christine', 'The Trial of Elizabeth Gadge', 'Cold Comfort', 'Nana's Party' and 'Seance Time'. Interactive Menus Behind The Scenes Features Summary BBC comedy anthology series written by and starring 'League of Gentlemen' creators Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton. Each episode is a stand-alone comedy set behind the doors of a different house number nine on a British street... Studio 2 Entertain Format Blu-ray disc Release date 20170213 Contributors Reece Shearsmith (Actor), Steve Pemberton (Actor), Jack Whitehall (Actor), Mark Benton (Actor), Julie Hesmondhalgh (Actor), Sheridan Smith (Actor), Alison Steadman (Actor), Claire Skinner (Actor), Paul Kaye (Actor), David Warner (Actor), Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 10 - 15 working days Simon Pegg stars in this British sci-fi comedy directed by Terry Jones. A group of aliens (voiced by 'Monty Python' members Jones, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle and Michael Palin) are planning to destroy Earth but before doing so test mankind by giving one human, Neil Clarke (Pegg), the power to do absolutely anything. Unbeknownst to him, if he uses the power for good he will save his planet. As he tries to adjust to his new ability he is assisted by his dog Dennis (voice of Robin Williams). Will Neil be able to prove he is worthy of such power and save the Earth from being eliminated? The cast also includes Kate Beckinsale, Joanna Lumley, Rob Riggle, Sanjeev Bhaskar and Eddie Izzard. Interactive Menus Features Summary Simon Pegg stars in this British sci-fi comedy directed by Terry Jones. A group of aliens (voiced by 'Monty Python' members Jones, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam... Studio Lionsgate UK Format Blu-ray disc Release date 20151231 Contributors Simon Pegg (Actor), Rob Riggle (Actor), Terry Jones (Actor), Kate Beckinsale (Actor), Sanjeev Bhaskar (Actor), John Cleese (Actor), Michael Palin (Actor), Joanna Lumley (Actor), Eric Idle (Actor), Eddie Izzard (Actor), Terry Gilliam (Actor), Robin Williams (Actor), Gavin Scott, Bill Jones, Terry Jones, Peter Hannan, Ben Timlett, George Fenton, Terry Jones (Director)