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"Just my luck - we're in the middle of a national crisis and my nose has swollen up repulsively."
Adapted from Sue Townsend's bestselling novels, these hit series chronicle the everyday traumas and emotional upheavals of the legendary teenage diarist as he struggles to come to terms with life in the 1980s. Gian Sammarco is the angst-ridden scribbler with literary aspirations, with Julie Walters and Lulu successively portraying his mother, Beryl Reid his opinionated grandma, Stephen Moore his errant father, and Bill Fraser his elderly chum, Bert Baxter.
Adrian certainly has much to contend with. Spots erupting on his chin; Good Samaritan' visits to an OAP who's even more obnoxious than his dog; Barry the school bully and his extortion rackets; warring parents forever on the brink of divorce; and Pandora, the capricious love of his young life...
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Just my luck - we're in the middle of a national crisis and my nose has swollen up repulsively. Adapted from Sue Townsend's bestselling novels, these hit series chronicle the everyday traumas and emotional upheavals of the legendary teenage diarist as he struggles to come to terms with life in the 1980s. Gian Sammarco is the angst-ridden scribbler with literary aspirations, with Julie Walters and Lulu successively portraying his mother, Beryl Reid his opinionated grandma, Stephen Moore his errant father, and Bill Fraser his elderly chum, Bert Baxter. Adrian certainly has much to contend with. Spots erupting on his chin; 'Good Samaritan' visits to an OAP who's even more obnoxious than his dog; Barry the school bully and his extortion rackets; warring parents forever on the brink of divorce; and Pandora, the capricious love of his young life... ...Adrian Mole: The Complete Series - 2-DVD Set ( The Complete Adrian Mole ) ( The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole / The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole )
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Brad
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
At last the brilliant TV series of 'The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole' and 'The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole' is available on DVD! The hilarious exploits of the titluar hero are brought faithfully and hilariously to life in this classic comedy series from the 80s.
Julie Walters is marvellous as Adrian's mum Pauline, Bill Fraser maddeningly grotesque as Bert Baxter, Beryl Reid is wonderful as the corset wearing Grandma, Steven Mackintosh is delighfully slimy as Adrian's so-called 'best friend' Nigel and of course Gian Sammarco is pitch-perfect as our hapless hero.
For me, the series really brought to life the characters in Sue Townsend's books and to this day, when reading any of the subsequent volumes, I picture the actors from this series in my mind.
Julie Walters is marvellous as Adrian's mum Pauline, Bill Fraser maddeningly grotesque as Bert Baxter, Beryl Reid is wonderful as the corset wearing Grandma, Steven Mackintosh is delighfully slimy as Adrian's so-called 'best friend' Nigel and of course Gian Sammarco is pitch-perfect as our hapless hero.
For me, the series really brought to life the characters in Sue Townsend's books and to this day, when reading any of the subsequent volumes, I picture the actors from this series in my mind.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By sal5102
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this dvd as a reminder of the books i loved years ago, and i must say i was expecting for it to be a huge let down... It wasn't, the dvd is good and the actors are great. Buy the dvd - its a good few hours entertainment and will make you want to read the books all over again!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Gail G
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I loved this series when it first came out in the 80's. If you can tolerate the big hair and ugly 80's fashions this is a great series and still very funny.
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Adrian mole DVD
This DVD was brilliant and extremely enjoyable. I've watched it about five times already and I have only had it about a couple of weeks.
Published 5 days ago by cliffandk
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Reliving my teens
What a great DVD. I remember watching this growing up and it still makes me laugh. I love all the books too.
Published 2 months ago by Mindy May
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adrain mole complete series
a very good 80s comedy been after this for ages as we told the kids bout it but they never seen it they are watching it now it came this morn thanks a great buy
Published 10 months ago by kaz
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great Show, but weak DVD
No doubt, Adrian Mole is a fantastic TV-Show - I loved it then and I love it now. BUT: The DVD is rather disappointing: No extras or interviews and even no subtitles (which for me... Read more
Published 10 months ago by clausinski
2.0 out of 5 stars
As a piece of nostalgia, perfect. As entertainment, not so good...
I have to say that I grew up with Adrian Mole (I was 12 when he was 13 3/4!). I loved the books, and loved the TV show. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr. S. Barlow
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The complete Adrian Mole
Saw this on television when i was younger in the 1980's and LOVED then and nothing has changed my view on it. Read more
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