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Father Ted - The Definitive Collection [1995]

starring: Dermot Morgan, Pauline McLynn, Ardal O'Hanlon, Frank Kelly
directed by: Declan Lowney

Release Date October 29, 2007
Father Ted is one of these things you can watch over and over again, and laugh each time. Whether your waiting at the airport, or just at home with a cup of coffee, it never fails to make you smile.

Along with all 25 episodes, there are commentries from Graham Linehan (writer), Arthur Mathews (other writer) and Ardal O'Hanlon (Dougal). As well as that there is "Ted and Dougal Do Comic Relief", "Ted Fest 2007: A Very Ted Weekend and Two Tribes Go to War" "Interview with the Writers (Part 1 & 2)", "Dougal's Soundtrack" and "Comedy Connections" to name but a few.

As for the actual comedy, you can't get much better. The swearing isn't vulgar and the gags are never cheap. Professional actors aren't missed, as Dermot ... Read More:

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Cold Feet - The Complete Series [1997]

starring: Hermione Norris, James Nesbitt, Robert Bathurst, Helen Baxendale, John Thomson
directed by: Mark Mylod, Tim Whitby, Nigel Cole, Simon Delaney, Paul Kousoulides

Release Date September 01, 2008
Father Ted is one of these things you can watch over and over again, and laugh each time. Whether your waiting at the airport, or just at home with a cup of coffee, it never fails to make you smile.

Along with all 25 episodes, there are commentries from Graham Linehan (writer), Arthur Mathews (other writer) and Ardal O'Hanlon (Dougal). As well as that there is "Ted and Dougal Do Comic Relief", "Ted Fest 2007: A Very Ted Weekend and Two Tribes Go to War" "Interview with the Writers (Part 1 & 2)", "Dougal's Soundtrack" and "Comedy Connections" to name but a few.

As for the actual comedy, you can't get much better. The swearing isn't vulgar and the gags are never cheap. Professional actors aren't missed, as Dermot ... Read More:

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Father Ted - Series 2 - Part 1 [1995]

directed by: Declan Lowney

Release Date October 15, 2001
The programmes themselves are fantasic and worthy of 5 stars....I can't really add to the plaudits written elswhere.

Sadly the DVD is badly let down by a dreadful menu which makes it virtually impossible to chose the episode you want to watch. The interface is just too clever-clever for its own good and has put me off watching this DVD. The entire Father Ted series suffers from these impenetrable menus but this one is the worst.

Sorry folks....

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Cold Feet - The Complete Collection of ColdFeet

starring: Helen Baxendale, James Nesbitt, Fay Ripley, John Thomson, Hermione Norris
directed by: Declan Lowney, Mark Mylod, Nigel Cole

Release Date March 20, 2006
Cold Feet is one of the best british made shows ever-bar none.
I watched series 1-4 when it was first shown on ITV and I bought this complete collection mainly to see series 5 as I never got to watch it[was working away]and what a trip down memory lane it was.
I had forgotten how funny and heart-breakingly sad it can be.The cast is truly superb.Special mention must go to John Thomson as Pete.That bloke cracks me up and have loved him since his Paul Calf 'Fat Bob' days.
This collection saw me through my maternity leave,where i laughted like a drain and cried buckets many an evening.[no it wasn't me hormones]
Do yourselves a favour this winter,buy this collection,get a box of chocs and and wrap yourself up in a nice duvet and ... Read More:

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Paul and Pauline Calf's Cheese and Ham Sandwich [2003]

starring: Steve Coogan, Karen Taylor
directed by: Declan Lowney

Release Date November 17, 2003
Paul and Pauline Calf's 'cheese and ham sandwich' is a laugh a minute,if only for 67 minutes that is.
Filmed live at Liverpool's Neptune Theatre back in 1993,novice Duncan Thickitt,one of Steve other characters introduces first 'dead sophisticated' Pauline and then brother 'i hate students' Paul for their extremely funny,if all too brief,live appearances.
Bonus material can be found in the form of clips from Saturday Zoo,the show that first brought us Paul,a more drunken version that was to be toned down in later years and crop topped and high heeled sister Pauline.
The making of Ham and Cheese is very interesting as Steve along with fellow writters Henry Norman and Tony Burgess explain how the characters developed and how new material was ... Read More:

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Eddie Izzard - Sexie [2003]

starring: Eddie Izzard
directed by: Declan Lowney

Release Date November 26, 2003
Bought this as part of the complete DVD box. I give it two stars because, well, maybe it got better after I switched off ten minutes in. Judging by the other comments - no. Painfully unfunny and the audience don't help with their stony silence. But what's to laugh at? Any of Eddie's shows from the 90s will prove his comedy genius. Don't buy this rotten DVD.

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Cruise of the Gods [2002]

starring: Rob Brydon, Steve Coogan, David Walliams, James Corden, Helen Coker
directed by: Declan Lowney

Release Date June 02, 2003
The cast of this one off comedy film reads like a Who's Who of today's TV movers and shakers. Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, David Walliams, and Man of the moment James Corden all star in a multi layered tale of hero worship. Rob Brydon's charcater used to be in a series called Children of Castor and it is the fans of this fictional cult series that pursue him so reverently. There are various sub plots firing off in different directions but it has to be said, it would have really benefited from some ruthless editing. Two thirds of the way through I started reading a magazine.

Interesting backstory- if you have read Russell Brand's Booky Wook, you will know that he too was on this cruise during his heavy drug user period and he and David Walliams admittetd ... Read More:

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Cold Feet - Series 1 [1998]

starring: Helen Baxendale, James Nesbitt, Fay Ripley, John Thomson, Hermione Norris
directed by: Declan Lowney, Mark Mylod, Nigel Cole

Release Date March 20, 2006
I missed this series when shown on TV this has to be a must see ! I mean all 5 series too !

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Cold Feet - The Complete 1st Series [1997]

starring: Rosie Cavaliero, Liam O'Brien (II), Daniel O'Brien (III), Yasmin Bannerman, Laurie Jenkins
directed by: Declan Lowney

Release Date September 22, 2003
I knew I liked this series when I bought it, I only found out how much after sitting through all 5 series. There is a good mix of comedy, realism (well almost) and some great surreal 'out-take' moments.

Enjoy it but be prepared to buy the next 4 discs!

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Cold Feet - The Complete 3rd Series [1997]

starring: Rosie Cavaliero, Liam O'Brien (II), Daniel O'Brien (III), Yasmin Bannerman, Laurie Jenkins
directed by: Declan Lowney

Release Date November 05, 2001
Always been a fan of English drama series, so much more refined than its American equivalents. Saw the entire series again last weekend after some years and was moved to tears looking frequently in the mirror of my recent past. Absolutely top acting performances with caracters written so unbelievely well. It doesn't get any better than this... Not for many, many years to come.