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The complete 1st and 2nd series of A Bit of a Do, as a 4-DVD box set.
Randy revelations and feuding families. Ted Simcock, maker of toasting forks, coal scuttles and door knockers, Laurence Rodenhurst, dentist to the more up-market members of society and Rodney Sillitoe all enjoy A Bit Of A Do, as do their wives, relations and assorted friends. The "do's" range from A White Wedding, to a Dentist Dinner Dance, An Angling Club Christmas Party to the Crowning of Miss Frozen Chicken UK and a Registry Office Wedding to a Funeral and a Civil Wedding!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Superficially, 'A Bit of a Do' is similar to 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' (or perhaps more likely, vice versa) in that we follow the characters through numerous 'acts' that are each a bit of do of one sort or another -- one 'do' per episode.
As you may imagine looking at the cast list and who wrote it, 'A Bit of a Do' isn't as syrupy (nor quite so full of beautiful people) as 'Four Weddings', but in its own earthy way, it's just as funny and altogether more moving at times -- perhaps because of (rather than despite) how prosaic it is.
Although perhaps feeling a little drawn out at times during the second series, the whole piece hangs together very well. It has a rather hammy, am-dram feel to it, but for some, that will be very much part of its charm.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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The 'Bit of a Do' series is David Nobbs' at his satirical best!! This series is one of the few translations to screen that actually does justice to the book. I have waited a long time for this to come out on DVD and can recommend that if you have enjoyed his books or enjoy satirical comedy that this series is for you.
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When Amazon first asked me for a review of this item it hadn't been delivered (04/02/2012) this was still in the seller's estimated delivery dates so I rated the timing of Amazon's request for a review one star. The item arrived shortly after my review was published, it arrived well packaged and in good condition but it was purchased for my sister so I had to wait until she had watched the DVD's before rating the package, she said they all worked fine so I am rating this item four stars, it would have been five stars but I thought the price was a bit high, the Seller did email me recently because they were concerned that I hadn't received their product, so I thank Kevin Williams of Elite Digital UK for that.
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