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1.The Royle Family Album - The Complete Collection [1998] starring: Doreen Keogh, Ralf Little, Craig Cash, Caroline Aherne, Jessica Hynes
directed by: Caroline Aherne, Steve Bendelack
September 01, 2008
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DVD : The Royle Family Album - The Complete Collection [1998]
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For anyone who hasn't watched the royal family the concept of sitting watching a family who are sitting watching tv may seem very non-comical... however i guarantee you will love it!

The casting is genius - led by Jim in his crusty jeans.
The writing is amazing - only this show can make you laugh one minute then be near to tears the next. (watch the queen of sheeba edition - you'll see what i mean)

Buy this - you wont be disappointed.

Enjoy

2.Waking The Dead - Series 6 [2007] by: Waking the Dead
starring: Trevor Eve, Sue Johnston, Wil Johnson
May 19, 2008
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Please, don't get me wrong, I'm not suggesting, that Boyd is dead, far from that. But Waking the Dead is dead, or dying at the very least. Usually I do not like writing negative reviews, with some exceptions, it's just I could hardly believe my own eyes reading the other reviews. So this is a different opinion for a change.

I loved Waking the Dead, I really did. I still miss Mel, I miss Frankie even more. But that is not the problem. All those "ritual killings", well, that's a question of taste, I think, personally, I never like them, as they are usually robbed of any human motivation. But even that is not the point. Trouble is, that when I start to watch a detective series, I expect some interesting case with some really interesting ... Read More:

3.Waking The Dead : Complete BBC Series 5 [2005] by: Waking the Dead
starring: Trevor Eve, Sue Johnston, Wil Johnson, Esther Hall, Félicité Du Jeu
September 10, 2007
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DVD : Waking The Dead : Complete BBC Series 5 [2005]
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I have watched all of the seasons of Waking the Dead through Amazons rental service which saved me from so much disapointment from current TV offering at the moment!
I did not hook into this first time around put off by Trevor Eves wooden performances and the bleak 'basement' they all seem to spend so much time in .
However having watched them now I have good opinion of him and the group of actors who weave their charm and evoke concern and interest in what happens to them. Yes I did cry when one of them is killed.
The frailty and strengths of us humans is well explored and some challenging outcomes resolving in-justice in a couple of the episodes. Not always neat endings which gives it a realistic edge.
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4.Waking The Dead - Series 4 [2001] starring: Trevor Eve, Sue Johnston, Wil Johnson, Claire Goose, Holly Aird
directed by: Andy Hay, Ben Bolt, Philippa Langdale, Suri Krishnamma
January 15, 2007
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Waking The Dead - Series 4 [2001]

Contemporary television drama at its best, although I have not seen all the seasons I feel certain this must be the best, if they come any better than this, WOW.

There is a wonderful atmosphere maintained throughout the season, every complex plot is a well acted and a stunning success, even if there are occasional unlikely coincidences, etc

Detective Superintendent Peter Boyd (Trevor Eve) and psychologist and profiler Grace Foley (Sue Johnson) both well into middle age lead the very much younger team of DI Jordan (Wil Johnson), DS Mel Silver (Claire Goose) and pathologist /forensic scientist Frankie Wharton (Holly Aird).
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5.Jam and Jerusalem: Complete BBC Series One starring: Sue Johnston, Tip Haddem, Pauline McLynn, Delilah Stagg, Joanna Lumley
January 21, 2008
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DVD : Jam and Jerusalem: Complete BBC Series One
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Set in the Devonshire village of Clatterford, Jam and Jerusalem depicts a slightly barmy but ultimately caring bunch of ladies, all members of "The Guild". A terrific cast of Sue Johnston,Joanna Lumley (how can we forget Delilah!),Dawn French et al make these characters so vivid and believable. A huge amounts of laughs and not a little pathos make these episodes watchable over and over again.

6.Brassed Off [1996] starring: Pete Postlethwaite, Melanie Hill, Sue Johnston, Jim Carter, Peter Gunn
directed by: Mark Herman
September 17, 2007
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DVD : Brassed Off [1996]
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A true classic a film that I keep coming back to. Almost an underground film.Don't think of the politics it's only a film about people and their lives.

7.Waking The Dead : Complete BBC Series 1 [2001] starring: Trevor Eve, Sue Johnston
directed by: Jim O'Hanlon, Martin Hutchings, Robert Del Maestro, Gary Love, Ben Bolt (II)
September 12, 2005
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I am a big fan of waking the dead, but had never actually watched the first series. After being given some amazon vouchers, I recently brought this series and was not disappointed at all!

It was good to see the team frst coming together and forming their often strained relationships. Added to that were the gripping storylines and solid acting. One of the most haunting episodes is Small Sacrifice. Not only is it spooky, but quite moving too.

I am eagerly awaiting series seven, but this should certainly keep you going in the meantime!

8.Who Do You Think You Are: Complete BBC Series 1 & 2 Box Set (Including How to Trace Your Family DVD) starring: Jeremy Paxman, Stephen Fry, Sheila Hancock, Bill Oddie, Amanda Redman
September 10, 2007
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DVD : Who Do You Think You Are: Complete BBC Series 1 & 2 Box Set (Including How to Trace Your Family DVD)
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Who do you think you are is a super, even thrilling TV series. Almost like an up to date 'This is your Life' we go beyond the person to find out their family history. What has surprised me is how much suffering there was, and so just how comfortable we are today.
Great TV! Well worth buying.

9.Waking The Dead : Complete BBC Series 2 [2001] starring: Trevor Eve, Sue Johnston, Wil Johnson, Holly Aird, Roger Allam
directed by: David Thacker, Edward Bennett, Maurice Phillips
June 26, 2006
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DVD : Waking The Dead : Complete BBC Series 2 [2001]
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I only caught up with Waking the Dead by seeing a couple of repeats, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I hadn't seen any of series 2.

Yes, I enjoyed it, but with reservations. It's slick and the characterisation is good. As for the plots, well that's another thing. Part of the fun of the genre is that you have to think, but I'm now getting used to the fact that the reason why I'm lost is not because the writing is clever, but because there are too many things about the storylines that simply do not add up. I watched 'Thin Air' last night and I'm still reeling from the absurdity of it all.

I hope that they spent as much money on a team of writers for series 3 as they did on star actors in series 2.

Top marks to Frankie though, as always.

10.Waking The Dead : Complete BBC Series 3 [2001] starring: Trevor Eve, Sue Johnston, Holly Aird, Claire Goose, Wil Johnson
directed by: Jim O'Hanlon, Martin Hutchings, Robert Del Maestro, Gary Love, Ben Bolt (II)
September 25, 2006
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I've bought seasons 1-3. The first season I liked it but the boss guy annoyed the hell out of me. I'm afraid he hasn't improved in seasons 2 and 3. He just seems to be a complete arse and I have no sympathy or connection with the character. The science is great and the storylines are pretty cool too ... but I keep wanting to smack the boss bloke in the chops.

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