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1.The Complete West Wing: Seasons 1-7 (44 Disc Box Set) starring: Martin Sheen, Rob Lowe
directed by: Jason Ensler
November 06, 2006
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Damn you Amazon for not allowing 10 stars! Along with "the Wire" the best television series of this or for that matter any other decade. The scripts are sharp enough to cut diamonds. The characters are the most memorable to hit the screens in years. And with Martin Sheen, Richard Schiff, Alison Janney, Rob Lowe, Alan Alda et al you have the strongest actors on the box. There are also occasions when Aaron Sorkin's scripts are transcendent. Let's hope that Barrack Obama pulls him to write some of the forthcoming inauguration speech (ok it should be great in any case). It would be up there with Kennedy's or Roosevelt. The West Wing, The Wire, The Soprano's, Six Feet Under etc are all evidence that while the American century may be over they still ... Read More:

2.The Complete Fawlty Towers [1975] starring: John Cleese, Prunella Scales, Andrew Sachs, Connie Booth, Bernard Cribbins
directed by: Bob Spiers, John Howard-Davies
October 03, 2005
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DVD : The Complete Fawlty Towers [1975]
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Fawlty Towers is (of course) as good as comedy gets and this package is a bargain. However completists may want to be patient. Rumour has it that John Cleese is preparing commentaries for all 12 episodes in preparation for an extra special re-release. I believe he needs the money to pay for his divorce!

3.Band Of Brothers - Complete HBO Series commemorative gift set (6 Disc Box Set) [2001] starring: John Adams, James Alley Jr., Brendan Carr, Lynn 'Buck' Compton, Dominic Cooper
November 05, 2002
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DVD : Band Of Brothers - Complete HBO Series commemorative gift set (6 Disc Box Set) [2001]
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4.The Jungle Book : 40th Anniversary 2 Disc Special Edition [1967] [1968] directed by: Wolfgang Reitherman
November 05, 2007
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DVD : The Jungle Book : 40th Anniversary 2 Disc Special Edition [1967] [1968]
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In one of Walt Disney's classics, Bagheera the panther offers to take Mowgli, a young boy, to the man village before the evil tiger Shere Khan gets to him.

This family adventure is a classic, made so by a beautiful sentimental plot about human emotions, including loyalty, sensitivity and most importantly love. And these human emotions are decoded through the animals of the jungle.

With the enchanting and fun loving actions of Baloo the bear and the honest and hard actions of Bagheera, do audiences get that true feel of the human spirit, and the facts of life, to have fun, but to face the truth as well, which is also reflected in some of the most catchy and enjoyable songs ever created for a Disney picture.

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5.Blackadder: Complete Collection - BBC Series 1-4 & The Specials starring: Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Tim McInnerny, Brian Blessed, Stephen Fry
directed by: Martin Shardlow, Mandie Fletcher, Richard Boden
October 03, 2005
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DVD : Blackadder: Complete Collection - BBC Series 1-4 & The Specials
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Though it's nice to have the entire Blackadder collection in one neat DVD-set, there's no comparison between Season One (1983) and the subsequent three seasons.

The 1983 series was directed by Rowan Atkinson (Blackadder) and Richard Curtis. Though Brian Blessed is a superb actor, the dialogue is mildly amusing at best. It simply can't hold a candle to the 1985, 1987 and 1989 seasons - all directed by Richard Curtis and Ben Elton. Season 2 is set in the first Elizabethan Era (late 16th century). Miranda Richardson is hilarious as Queen Elizabeth and it also features a young(ish) Stephen Fry as Lord Melchett. Season 3 is probably my favourite; it's set in the Regency period (early 19th century) where Hugh Laurie excels as Prince George. In one classic episode called ... Read More:

6.Little Mermaid (2 Disc Special Edition) [1989] by: Walt Disney
November 06, 2006
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DVD : Little Mermaid (2 Disc Special Edition) [1989]
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joint with Lion King as being the best Disney film ever and another one of my favourite films of all time.
the animation is breathtaking and shows us the greatest set of characters ever.
Arial is the definitive Disney princess...who actually fights for what she believes in and remains a truely beautiful Disney creation.
Sabastean = the most hilarious Disney character after Robin Williams Genie in Aladdin.
Ursula is neck in neck with Sleeping Beauty's Melefacent as the ultimate Disney villain.
a remarkable film and Disney at its most epic and beautiful best that in turn marked a new golden age of Disney animation.
the astonishing Beauty & The Beast, Aladdin, and (my fave)The Lion King followed this masterpiece.
simply amazing

7.Friends: Complete Series 1 - 10 (30 Disc Box Set) [1995] starring: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry
October 02, 2006
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DVD : Friends: Complete Series 1 - 10 (30 Disc Box Set) [1995]
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I must be missing the point with this series,really I must.I watch it,a character makes an inane comment and the audience burst into uncontrollable laughter while I sit there stoney faced.I mean,the series ran for a few years so millions must have loved it.It is so unfunny that it goes beyond my comprehension.I know everyone has different tastes but why is this so popular?From what I have seen it's a group of pretty people sitting around drinking coffee.Then one of them starts to sing an incredibly unfunny song and there it is again,complete hysterics.

I might sound like a miserable swine but when American comedy is done well it is brilliant.'Bilko' was fabulous and 'Frasier' definitely had it's moments.'Friends'is unbelievably overrated in my opinion and gains an extra star because ... Read More:

8.Mary Poppins (2 Disc 40th Anniversary Special Edition) starring: Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, David Tomlinson, Glynis Johns, Hermione Baddeley
directed by: Robert Stevenson
March 07, 2005
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This film follows the character of Mary Poppins the nanny who's practically perfect in every way. This timeless classic has magical and unforgettable songs for the whole family to enjoy. And this special 40th anniversary edition has some brilliant extras from a new short story with Julie Andrews, cut songs and a documentary of the making of the film.


9.Pride And Prejudice : Complete BBC Series - 10th Anniversary Edition [1995] starring: Jennifer Ehle, Colin Firth, David Bamber, Crispin Bonham-Carter, Anna Chancellor
September 12, 2005
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DVD : Pride And Prejudice : Complete BBC Series - 10th Anniversary Edition [1995]
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It's an all time classic. I believe this is the only version of Pride and Prejudice that does the book justice. Jane Austen would be very proud. I love the strength that Lizzy shows. She always holds her own and is not afraid to speak her mind. She is highly intelligent and is a good example. Colin Firth plays his part so brilliantly. The complex relationship between these two is wonderful. The battle of wills. Then to watch it all come toghether in the end always brings a tear to my eye. I have not seen a movie yet that beats this. They don't make them like this anymore.

10.Dumbo (Special Edition) [1941] directed by: Ben Sharpsteen
May 07, 2007
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DVD : Dumbo (Special Edition) [1941]
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I had a teacher who used to call me Dumbo. I assumed he was implying I was mentally retarded but now I see this and realise he was mocking my huge ears which I use to help me fly!

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